Injuries mar Ireland's Socceroos win

Ireland’s preparations for next month’s crucial European Championship qualifiers were hit by a double injury blow at Lansdowne Road last night.

Injuries mar Ireland's Socceroos win
Wed, 20 Aug, 2003 - 09:46

Ireland’s preparations for next month’s crucial European Championship qualifiers were hit by a double injury blow at Lansdowne Road last night.

Boss Brian Kerr was forced to withdraw Matt Holland early in the 2-1 friendly win over Australia then saw star striker Robbie Keane stretchered off in first-half injury time.

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CourtsSoccerHeathrowPlace: Lansdowne RoadPerson: Brian KerrPerson: Matt HollandPerson: Robbie KeanePerson: KerrPerson: KeanePerson: Mark SchwarzerPerson: RobbiePerson: Nick ColganPerson: Ian HartePerson: Mark VidukaPerson: ColganPerson: VidukaPerson: AustraliansPerson: HartePerson: John O’SheaPerson: Clinton MorrisonPerson: NickPerson: Marco BrescianoPerson: Danny TiattoPerson: O’SheaPerson: MorrisonPerson: Tony VidmarPerson: Frank FarinaPerson: Harry KewellPerson: KewellPerson: FarinaEvent: European championshipOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: SocceroosOrganisation: AustraliaOrganisation: RussiaOrganisation: Switzerland
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