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Captain Keane Scores To Lift Carling Nations Cup
Share Republic of Ireland 1 – 0 Scotland Robbie Keane netted the goal that allowed the Republic of Ireland to lift the Carling Nations Cup at Scotland’s expense on an evening when it was always going to be winner takes all. And in so doing, he netted his 49th goal in international football, equalling the British Isles record of Sir Bobby Charlton, England’s...
by Daniel Pitcher at May 29th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
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Republic of Ireland Embarrass Northern Rivals
Share Republic of Ireland 5 – 0 Northern Ireland Stephen Ward and Simon Cox both marked their full Republic of Ireland debuts with goals in the 5-0 rout of neighbours Northern Ireland in the Carling Nations Cup. Captain Robbie Keane was also on target, scoring twice, once from the penalty spot, as Giovanni Trapattoni’s side cruised to victory in front of just...
by Daniel Pitcher at May 25th, 2011 at 08:05 am
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Carling To Sponsor New Four Nations Tournament
Share The Football Association of Ireland unveiled that beer brand Carling as the sponsor if the inaugural Carling Nations Cup which will see the Republic of Ireland take on Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales at the brand new Aviva Stadium early next year. The Nations Cup, which kicks off on Tuesday February 8 2011, will be the first senior international tournament hosted...
by Daniel Pitcher at August 14th, 2010 at 11:08 am