Republic of Ireland 2002 Home L/S Jersey

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Year: 2002Team: Republic of IrelandManager: Mick McCarthyMajor Competition: 2002 FIFA World Cup — South Korea & JapanWorld Cup Stage: Round of 16Group: Group E — Germany, Cameroon, Saudi ArabiaGroup Record: 1 Win, 2 Draws — UnbeatenRound of 16: Spain 1–1 Republic of Ireland — Spain won 3–2 on penalties

The Republic of Ireland 2002 home shirt is closely associated with the country's memorable campaign at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Mick McCarthy's side qualified through the UEFA play-offs after finishing second in a difficult qualifying group containing Portugal and the Netherlands, then defeated Iran 2–1 on aggregate to secure a place at the finals.

Ireland opened the World Cup with a 1–1 draw against Cameroon, with Matt Holland scoring the equaliser. Their second match produced one of the defining moments of the tournament when Robbie Keane scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Germany to secure another 1–1 draw. Ireland then defeated Saudi Arabia 3–0, with goals from Robbie Keane, Gary Breen and Damien Duff, to advance from Group E unbeaten.

In the Round of 16, Ireland faced Spain. Fernando Morientes gave Spain an early lead before Robbie Keane converted a 90th-minute penalty to make it 1–1. After extra time produced no further goals, Ireland were eliminated 3–2 in the penalty shootout. Despite the defeat, the tournament remains one of the most celebrated World Cup campaigns in Republic of Ireland history.

The campaign was also shaped by the highly publicised departure of captain Roy Keane from the squad before the tournament following the Saipan dispute. As a result, although Roy Keane was central to Ireland's qualification campaign, he did not play at the 2002 World Cup finals.

ROBBIE KEANE 10 is the strongest overall printing choice for the Ireland 2002 Away Retro Football Jersey.

Keane was Ireland's leading scorer at the 2002 FIFA World Cup with three goals. His dramatic late equaliser against Germany secured a crucial 1–1 draw, before he scored again in the 3–0 victory over Saudi Arabia. In the Round of 16, Keane converted a late penalty against Spain to force extra time and later scored Ireland's opening penalty in the shootout.

DUFF 9 is the strongest alternative. The tournament established Damien Duff as one of Ireland's most exciting attacking players, and he scored the final goal in the 3–0 victory over Saudi Arabia that secured qualification for the knockout stage.

STAUNTON 5 is the strongest heritage choice. The experienced defender captained Ireland during the tournament and was appearing at his third World Cup after also representing the country in 1990 and 1994.

2002 World Cup Squad