Ray Houghton: I remember thinking to myself 'just hit it, why not?'

"When you score at a World Cup you're forever remembered.” So said Ray Houghton today as he reflected on the impact of his goal which gave Ireland a famous victory over Italy in Giants Stadium at the US ’94 World Cup.
Ray Houghton: I remember thinking to myself 'just hit it, why not?'
Thu, 07 May, 2020 - 18:57
Liam Mackey

Picture: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
Picture: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

"When you score at a World Cup you’re forever remembered.” So said Ray Houghton today as he reflected on the impact of his goal which gave Ireland a famous victory over Italy in Giants Stadium at the US ’94 World Cup.

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