Date: 21-06-1990
Stage: first round
Place: PALERMO
Running time: 95 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI : english/spanish/italian
My rating: **
Notes: Houghton,McGrath,Aldridge, Gullit,Kieft,VanBasten
MATCH SUMMARY
Thursday, 21 June 1990, 21:00
Stadio La Favorita, Palermo
Attendance: 33,288
Meteo: Clear, 24°C
NETHERLANDS
Hans van Breukelen
Berry van Aerle
Ronald Koeman
Frank Rijkaard
Adri van Tiggelen
Jan Wouters
Gerald Vanenburg
Ruud Gullit
Marco van Basten
John van ‘t Schip
Erwin Koeman
Coach: Leo Beenhakker (NED)
60′ ↓John van ‘t Schip ↑Wim Kieft
REP. IRELAND
Pat Bonner
Chris Morris
Steve Staunton
Mick McCarthy
Kevin Moran
Paul McGrath
Ray Houghton
Andy Townsend
John Aldridge
Niall Quinn
Kevin Sheedy
Coach: Jack Charlton (ENG)
Referee: Luigi Agnolin (ITA)
Goals:
11′ Ruud Gullit NED
72′ Niall Quinn IRL
Match overview
Netherlands and Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 in Palermo, with both teams progressing to the knockout stage. Gullit gave the Dutch an early lead, but Quinn equalised in the second half. The result meant both sides finished level on points and goal difference in Group F.
Trivia
This match was notable for the remarkable similarity in records between the two teams, with identical points, goal difference, and goals scored. A drawing of lots determined the final group positions, with the Netherlands finishing second and Ireland third.
