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International Football Friendly match at Goodison Park, Liverpool
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International Football Friendly match at Goodison Park, Liverpool
International Football Friendly match at Goodison Park, Liverpool.
Ireland defeat England 0-2 becoming the first foreign team to defeat England on their own soil.
Ireland pose for a team photograph before kick off.
Left to Rt. Back Row.. Lord. W. trainer. Martin. C. (Aston Villa). Aherne. T. (Luton Town) Godwin. T. (Leicester City)... Moroney. T. (West Ham U) Walshe. W. (Manchester City). Front Row. Corr. P. (Everton)...O Connor. T. (Shamrock Rovers) Carey. J. (Manchester U) Desmond. P. (Middlesboro)... Farrell. P. (Everton) Walsh. D. (West Brom A.).
21st September 1949
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21587436
© Mirrorpix
1949 Eire Professional Republic Of Ireland Squad Team Teams
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An iconic moment in football history captured on this print from Memory Lane Prints. The International Football Friendly match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, took place on 21st September 1949 and marked a significant milestone for Ireland. In an astonishing turn of events, Ireland defeated England with a remarkable scoreline of 0-2, becoming the first foreign team to achieve such a victory on English soil. Before kick-off, the Irish squad gathered together for a team photograph that immortalized their triumph. Standing proudly in the back row are Lord W. , trainer Martin C. from Aston Villa, Aherne T. from Luton Town, Godwin T. from Leicester City, Moroney T. from West Ham United and Walshe W. representing Manchester City. In the front row stand Corr P. , an Everton player who played a crucial role in securing the win against England; O'Connor T. , hailing from Shamrock Rovers; Carey J. , proudly representing Manchester United; Desmond P. , part of Middlesbrough's lineup; Farrell P. , another Everton star player; and Walsh D. , who showcased his skills while playing for West Bromwich Albion. This image captures not only the historic victory but also showcases the camaraderie and determination that propelled Ireland to success that day. A true testament to the power of teamwork and passion within international football.
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