Irish hold Germans with late goal

Robbie Keane scored an equaliser deep into injury time to keep Ireland's World Cup hopes still alive.
Keane finish - Images from the match

Ireland rally to hold Cameroon

Ireland outplayed Cameroon in the second session but had to settle for a 1-1 draw in their group E match.
Irish eyes are smiling - Images from the match

Ireland showed they were made of sterner stuff by qualifying against formidable opposition. And if past performance is any indicator, the Irish should reap gains at this finals.

Their strength lies in midfield, where the inspirational Roy Keane regulates the traffic. The Irish team is hardworking and capable of striking up a good rhythm when the occasion demands.

However, Cameroon and Germany may pose problems. They can afford to take it easy against Saudi Arabia.

Defenders:
Steve Staunton, Steve Finan, Kenny Cunningham, Gary Breen, Ian Harte, Gary Kelly, Richard Dunne, Andy O'Brien.

Midfielders:
Jason McAteer, Roy Keane, Mark Kinsella, Matt Holland, Kevin Kilbane, Mark Kennedy, Lee Carsley.

Forwards:
Robbie Keane, Niall Quinn, Clinton Morrison, Damien Duff, David Connelly.

Qualifying campaign

D 2-2 Netherlands (a) D 1-1 Portugal (a) W 2-0 Estonia (h) W 4-0 Cyprus (a) W 3-0 Andorra (a) W 3-1 Andorra (h) D 1-1 Portugal (h) W 2-0 Estonia 0-2 (a) W 1-0 Netherlands (h) W 4-0 Cyprus (h) Play-off W 2-0 Iran (h) L 0-1 Iran (a)

June 16, 2002