Eventful 50th for Duff

It is no wonder Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr yesterday hailed Damien Duff as “immense” and “a special talent” as the Chelsea winger produced a mesmeric performance to put Portugal in the shade.

Eventful 50th for Duff
Wed, 09 Feb, 2005 - 21:30
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Republic of Ireland 1 Portugal 0.

It is no wonder Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr yesterday hailed Damien Duff as “immense” and “a special talent” as the Chelsea winger produced a mesmeric performance to put Portugal in the shade.

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