Heartbreak for Ireland as late Gilardino strike forces draw

Republic of Ireland 2 Italy 2

Heartbreak for Ireland as late Gilardino strike forces draw
Sat, 10 Oct, 2009 - 23:18

Republic of Ireland 2 Italy 2

Giovanni Trapattoni came within three minutes of a famous World Cup victory over his native Italy as the reigning champions got out of jail tonight.

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