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June 16, 2002: Rep. of Ireland 1 Spain 1 (Spain win 3-2 on penalties)

In one of the best games of the tournament, Ireland came from behind to batter Spain with Damien Duff in particular, a star of the show. Robbie Keane scored from the spot in the last minute to level and make up for Ian Harte’s earlier miss. But heartbreak came in the shoot-out.

Asian Nostradamus Predicts Irish Euro Glory

He may wear tin-foil on his head but Santos from Indonesia claims to have predicted the outcome of the last two European Championships based on a vision of a colour. This year, that colour is green and he concludes that glory awaits Giovanni Trapattoni and the Boys in Green this summer. It’s good enough for us. All Hail Santos.

Competition: Win A Póg Match-Up T-Shirt

How would you like to win your own Póg Mo Goal “The Match-Up The World Is Waiting to See” boxing-inspired T-Shirt commemorating Ireland’s historic clash with world champions Spain this summer?