Date: 16-06-1990
Stage: first round
Place: PALERMO
Running time: 98 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI : english/spanish/italian
My rating: *
Notes: Bonner,McGrath,Aldridge, Ramzy,Hassam
MATCH SUMMARY
Sunday, 17 June 1990
Della Favorita, Palermo
Attendance: 33,288
Meteo: N.A.
REP. IRELAND
Pat Bonner
Mick McCarthy
Kevin Moran
Chris Morris
Steve Staunton
Paul McGrath
Ray Houghton
Kevin Sheedy
Andy Townsend
John Aldridge
Tony Cascarino
Coach: Jack Charlton (IRL)
() 51′ Chris Morris
64′ ↓John Aldridge ↑Alan McLoughlin
84′ ↓Tony Cascarino ↑Niall Quinn
EGYPT
Ahmad Shoubeir
Ibrahim Hassan
Hany Ramzy
Hesham Yakan
Rabieh Yassin
Magdy Abdelghany (c)
Osama Orabi
Magdy Tolba
Ahmed El-Kass
Hossam Hassan
Ismail Youssef
Coach: Mahmoud El Gohary (EGY)
() 72′ Ahmad Shoubeir
59′ ↓Magdy Tolba ↑Taher Abouzeid
76′ ↓Ahmed El-Kass ↑Gamal Abdelhamid
Referee: Marcel Van Langenhove (BEL)
Goals:
None
Match overview
Republic of Ireland and Egypt played out a goalless draw in Palermo, with Ireland enjoying more possession but struggling to break down Egypt’s disciplined defence. Both sides remained in contention for progression after this cautious Group F encounter.
Trivia
This match is remembered for its tactical discipline and few clear chances. Egypt’s defensive organisation frustrated the Irish, and both teams left the pitch with hopes of advancing still alive.
