World Cup: Ireland qualify despite 1-0 loss in Tehran

A late winner for Iran was not enough to rob the Republic of Ireland of a place at next year's World Cup finals.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2001 - 15:56

A late winner for Iran was not enough to rob the Republic of Ireland of a place at next year's World Cup finals.

Stout Irish defending kept the Iranians at bay for most of the game.

Full-time: Iran 1, Ireland 0 (aggregate Iran 1, Ireland 2)

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