The photo above shows Repulic of Ireland footballer Niall Quinn waving a final goodbye
to the Irish fans after the Republic's defeat against Spain at the 2002 World Cup. It was
the popular striker's 91st and final appearance for his country in an International career
spanning a remarkable 16 years. He retired as Ireland's record goalscorer with a total of 21.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 1:1 GERMANY (0:1) Robbie Keane (05.06.02 Ibaraki - 35,854)
Shay Given, Steve Finnan, Gary Breen, Steve Staunton (c - 87 Kenny Cunningham),
Ian Harte (74 Steve Reid), Gary Kelly (73 Niall Quinn), Mark Kinsella, Matt Holland,
Kevin Kilbane, Robbie Keane, Damien Duff
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 3:0 SAUDI ARABIA (1:0) Robbie Keane, Gary Breen, Damien Duff
(11.06.02 Yokohama - 65,320)
Shay Given, Steve Finnan, Gary Breen, Steve Staunton (c), Ian Harte (h-t Niall Quinn),
Gary Kelly (80 Jason McAteer), Mark Kinsella (89 Lee Carsley), Matt Holland,
Kevin Kilbane, Robbie Keane, Damien Duff
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 1:1 SPAIN (0:1) Spain won 3-2 on penalties Robbie Keane penalty
(16.06.02 Suwon - 38,926)
Shay Given, Steve Finnan, Gary Breen (2nd c), Steve Staunton (c - 50 Kenny Cunningham),
Ian Harte (82 David Connolly), Gary Kelly (55 Niall Quinn), Mark Kinsella (89 Lee Carsley),
Matt Holland, Kevin Kilbane, Robbie Keane, Damien Duff