As a dutchman I still can't believe we didn't qualify for the 2002 world cup. We had such a quality squad back then yet somehow they managed to screw it up, like being 2-0 up against Portugal and then handing them a draw. So many chances in this game as well. Ireland fully deserved to qualify though. I remember being gutted when we lost but finding some solace in the fact that it was against the Irish who fully deserved a little payback for 88, 94 and 96. :D
I was there with my father and uncle. My uncle had got us tickets and asked us to come up to Dublin. Of course we jumped at the chance! When we arrived all in green, ebullient and singing to our hearts content, my uncle turns and says, "we'll be seated with the Dutch. These were the only tickets I could get. So ye may want tone it down." As you can imagine, it was quite awkward being amongst a sea of orange, doing our best not to cheer with too much enthusiasm, casually clapping in a sympathetic manner at their missed opportunities. But when Keane took that ball and passed it on, falling down, the rest can only be described as magic. Well, we jumped up and down, looking each other in the eyes in disbelief, screaming as the home side echoed our cries from the other side of the pitch. I was 11 and it was one of the most beautiful moments I've lived. The supporters around us shook our hands and congratulated us, which we couldn't believe and we nodded back apologetically and respectfully. That was Irish football. We haven't been in a world cup since.
I was in Amsterdam for this game. My main memory is of a very drunk group of lads from Belfast. One of them kept insisting I was Jason McAteer (I've been told there's a resemblance!)....the fact that McAteer was playing on live tv hundreds of km's away didn't sway him! That was a serious Dutch team! I don't remember us having a player sent off or being so jammy! Selective memory for you! Some achievement to qualify out of that group- McCarthy never got the credit he deserved in my opinion.
This game was on the same day U2 played Slane Castle..We watched the game on the big screens before the gig. The place erupted when Mcateers goal went in.
One of the great Irish victories. But we certainly rode our luck that day against a fantastic Dutch side. They probably [certainly?] deserved a goal for the amount of chances they created. Gary Kelly being sent off seems to have been lost in the midst of time. Makes the victory even more impressive. Great finish by McAteer. As another post mentioned it cancels out Wim Keift's dodgy winner in '88. In hindsight its a shame the Saipan scandal undid a lot of the good work in reaching the finals. We could gone a lot further if Mr Keane had stayed or returned!
Just remember Given having a great game and Macca scored just being totally euphoric. Fantastic squad of players and shame we didn't go further in the world cup
A superb win over a great Dutch side, up there with the very best victories in Irish sport. But how the Dutch didn't score is a mystery, they totally dominated the game and the Irish were blessed to win that day
I was at the second U2 concert in Slane that day and when Jayo scored the crowd went mental, then Tim Wheeler took the stage and said"who's goin to Japan" then sang Girl from Mars... it was incredible...
Keane was immense. People forget about Steve Finnan however, a brilliant player for Ireland and Liverpool.
As a dutchman I still can't believe we didn't qualify for the 2002 world cup. We had such a quality squad back then yet somehow they managed to screw it up, like being 2-0 up against Portugal and then handing them a draw. So many chances in this game as well. Ireland fully deserved to qualify though. I remember being gutted when we lost but finding some solace in the fact that it was against the Irish who fully deserved a little payback for 88, 94 and 96. :D
As a Dutch fan my whole life this broke my heart. Probably the best team we’ve had for decades and they never made it to the WC 😢
I was there with my father and uncle. My uncle had got us tickets and asked us to come up to Dublin. Of course we jumped at the chance! When we arrived all in green, ebullient and singing to our hearts content, my uncle turns and says, "we'll be seated with the Dutch. These were the only tickets I could get. So ye may want tone it down." As you can imagine, it was quite awkward being amongst a sea of orange, doing our best not to cheer with too much enthusiasm, casually clapping in a sympathetic manner at their missed opportunities. But when Keane took that ball and passed it on, falling down, the rest can only be described as magic. Well, we jumped up and down, looking each other in the eyes in disbelief, screaming as the home side echoed our cries from the other side of the pitch. I was 11 and it was one of the most beautiful moments I've lived. The supporters around us shook our hands and congratulated us, which we couldn't believe and we nodded back apologetically and respectfully. That was Irish football. We haven't been in a world cup since.
I was at this game and Roy Keane was what won it for us. Best game at Landsdowne I was ever at and I was at alot.
completely forgot gary kelly got sent off. makes the victory ten times as impressive.
We got a good rub of the green alright in 2001. Sweet revenge for Wim Kieft's poxy oul' goal in '88.
Looking at it again....Ireland were incredibly lucky. But the Dutch only had themselves to blame for being this position in the first place.
This Holland was better than the one that reached the finals in 2010
I was in Amsterdam for this game. My main memory is of a very drunk group of lads from Belfast. One of them kept insisting I was Jason McAteer (I've been told there's a resemblance!)....the fact that McAteer was playing on live tv hundreds of km's away didn't sway him! That was a serious Dutch team! I don't remember us having a player sent off or being so jammy! Selective memory for you! Some achievement to qualify out of that group- McCarthy never got the credit he deserved in my opinion.
This game was on the same day U2 played Slane Castle..We watched the game on the big screens before the gig. The place erupted when Mcateers goal went in.
Support for Ireland from CRO🇭🇷, i'm also remember that match !!!
That was a great WC qualifying campaign/WC finals - an absolute roller coaster. We haven't had anything like that since then.
Great day , atmosphere was unreal ground was shaking after goal
One of the great Irish victories. But we certainly rode our luck that day against a fantastic Dutch side. They probably [certainly?] deserved a goal for the amount of chances they created. Gary Kelly being sent off seems to have been lost in the midst of time. Makes the victory even more impressive. Great finish by McAteer. As another post mentioned it cancels out Wim Keift's dodgy winner in '88. In hindsight its a shame the Saipan scandal undid a lot of the good work in reaching the finals. We could gone a lot further if Mr Keane had stayed or returned!
Longest last 2o minutes ever. The Dutch had so many great attacking players.
Just remember Given having a great game and Macca scored just being totally euphoric. Fantastic squad of players and shame we didn't go further in the world cup
A superb win over a great Dutch side, up there with the very best victories in Irish sport. But how the Dutch didn't score is a mystery, they totally dominated the game and the Irish were blessed to win that day
I was at the second U2 concert in Slane that day and when Jayo scored the crowd went mental, then Tim Wheeler took the stage and said"who's goin to Japan" then sang Girl from Mars... it was incredible...
Ireland beating the Dutch was a day to remember.