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Roster | Team Stats | Player Stats
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FINAL
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Ireland
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Spain
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Recap
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Spain wins penalty-kick shootout 3-2
Ireland
Robbie Keane, Made
Matt Holland, Missed
David Connolly, Saved
Kevin Kilbane, Saved
Steve Finnan Made
Spain
Fernando Hierro, Made
Baraja, Made
Juanfran, Missed
Juan Carlos Valeron, Missed
Gazika Mendieta, Made
Match was 1-1 through overtime
IRE - Robbie Keane (PK), 90th min.
SPA - Fernando Morientes, 8th min.
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Recent Ireland lineup.
Allsport |
Now that it's settled that they're without Roy Keane, Ireland's players are trying to put the past week's turmoil behind them. The Irish team must pull itself together in short order after enduring a turbulent week ever since Keane, their star midfielder, was sent home after getting into an obscenity-laced argument with coach Mick McCarthy. (More)
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Player Profile: Shay Given's contribution to the Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes this summer cannot be underestimated. His superlative displays against Iran in last November's playoffs were typical of his form this season and instrumental in securing his country's third finals appearance in four attempts. (