Ireland's National Team in the Quarterfinals of the 1990 World Cup

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Ireland National Team in the Quarterfinals of the 1990 World Cup

The Irish team showcased their ambitions at the 1990 World Cup, starting with the group stage, which was a real success for them. They advanced to the knockout stage of the tournament, finishing second in their group without winning a single match. In Group F, their opponents were:


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England was the favorite of the group, and most expected them to take first place. Although the Netherlands had failed to qualify for the previous two championships, their high chances were attributed to experience and preparation. Ireland, on the other hand, was expected to struggle with Egypt for third place.

However, the Irish surprised everyone by drawing 1:1 with England in their first match. The next match against Egypt also ended in a goalless draw, and the final encounter with the Netherlands finished 1:1. Due to the identical results in the group, Ireland advanced to the playoffs by drawing lots, finishing in second place.

Knockout Stage of the World Cup


In the Round of 16, the Irish faced Romania, who had not progressed beyond the group stage in previous World Cups. Despite this, the match did not produce a winner in either regular or extra time, and the fate of the winner was decided by a penalty shootout, where Ireland won 5:4. If you are interested in the possibility of betting during matches, you can place a live football bet.

The next opponent for the "green army" was the Italian national team, which at that time was one of the strongest teams and won the bronze medals of the tournament. The Irish were not going to give up and fiercely defended their goal while also trying to attack. However, the only goal by Salvatore Schillaci in the 38th minute determined the outcome of the match, and Ireland exited the tournament with a score of 1:0, not reaching the semifinals. On 1xBet, you can bet on the scorers and the timing of their goals.

The 1990 World Cup remains the most successful for the Irish national team on the international stage. In 1994, the team qualified again and advanced from the group but was eliminated in the Round of 16, a result they also achieved in 2002. Since then, Ireland has been unable to qualify for the World Cups. If you believe that the team can surpass its achievements in 2026, now is the time to place a live bet on football.
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