Republic of Ireland 1-0 Holland
Date Played – 1st September 2001
This world cup qualification match played at Lansdowne road was a thriller which guaranteed the Republic of Ireland a place in the 2002 world cup finals. Damien Duff and Robbie Keane were outstanding for the Irish. The crucial goal in the match fell to Jason McAteer after 67 minutes. Matt Holland, Kevin Kilbane, Ian Harte, Gary Kelly and Shay Given were all part of the side in that match.