2002 World Cup Qualifiers - Appearances Made and Goals Scored

In Group 2 of the 2002 World Cup qualifiers the Irish team was drawn in a tough group with Portugal, Holland, Estonia, Cyprus and Andorra. This was the last full qualification campaign for Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager. Despite the difficulties presented by the teams in the group Ireland finished an impressive qualification campaign in second place behind Portugal on goal difference. Ireland began the group matches with impressive results - two draws - away to the Netherlands and Portugal. McCarthy's men finished the campaign defeating Holland 1-0, when reduced to ten men, and a 4-0 win over Cyprus at Lansdowne Road (now the Aviva Stadium).

Finishing in second place meant an Ireland-Iran two match play-off. Ireland qualified for the 2002 World Cup finals in Japan and South Korea by an aggregate score of 2-1. Mick MCarthy's delight at becoming only the second Irish manager to lead the Republic to a major football finals competition dissolved as the infamous Saipan incident unfolded.

Irish Player Appearances in World Cup 2002 Qualifiers

Mick McCarthy used 26 different Irish players in twelve matches during qualifiers. The following players appeared for the Republic of Ireland during the 2002 World Cup qualification campaign matches.

Irish Goal Scorers During World Cup 2002 Qualifiers

The following players scored goals for the Republic of Ireland during the 2002 World Cup qualification campaign matches.

Number of Appearances and Goals Scored in Irish World Cup Qualifying Campaigns

Irish European Championship Qualifying Group Results

Number of Appearances and Goals Scored in Irish Euro Championship Finals Qualifying Campaigns

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