June 7: Ireland Vs Portugal
Irish player Steven Staunton scored directly from a corner kick. Tommy Coyne scored a second Irish goal in the 89th minute.
| June 7, 1992 |
Republic of Ireland | 2–0 | Portugal | Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 41,227 Referee: Dias (USA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton 39' Coyne 89' |
(Report) |
Ireland: Peyton, Steve Staunton, McCarthy, O. Leary, Morris, Houghton, McLoughlin, McGrath, Phelan (McGoldrick 89’), Kelly (Tommy Coyne 58’), Niall Quinn (Aldridge 87’)
Portugal: Vítor Baía, Leal (Magalhães 71’), J. Couto (João D. Pinto 46’), Samuel, Fernando Couto, João V. Pinto, Semedo (Paulo Sousa 75’), Rui Filipe, Vítor Paneira (Filipe 46’), Luís Figo (Domingos 46’), Jorge Cadete
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