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24 Years Ago Today: We've Dug Up The Stupendous RTÉ Analysis Of Ireland v Romania

Ben Kiely
By Ben Kiely
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24 years ago today, Ireland famously defeated Romania in a dramatic penalty shootout to book their place in the Quarter Finals in Italy.

To commemorate its anniversary, here's RTE's coverage of the historic match.

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The pre-game analysis features a re-cap of all the Irish group stage goals, an interview with legendary striker Frank Stapleton and some expert analysis of Romania's tactics by a young Eamon Dunphy with a hairstyle reminiscent of Goldilocks. T'was the style of the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXo-knrELVU

The panel seemed a little bit nervous in their half time analysis. Ireland, of course ended up winning 5-4 on penalties after Packie Bonner magnificently saved Daniel Timofte's spot kick to earn a quarter final clash against the host nation in the 1990 World Cup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K8YLnMz9lE

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