May 30: USA Vs Ireland
The United States defeated Ireland in the opening game. While the score of this game would suggest a United States dominance, the game was much closer than 3-1. The match was scoreless at halftime. Ireland scored first when Mick McCarthy headed in a cross from Steve Staunton in the 51st minute. The United States scored three minutes later when Marcelo Balboa scored from a set play. The United States scored again when Fernando Clavijo passed to Tab Ramos, who scored from 20 yards. Clavijo came on for Chris Henderson who went off injured after himself replacing Peter Vermes at half time. John Harkes scored the United States's third goal in the 87th minute.
| May 30, 1992 |
United States | 3–1 | Republic of Ireland | RFK Stadium Attendance: 35,696 Referee: Seiffert (Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa 54' Ramos 70' Harkes 87' |
(Report) | McCarthy 51' |
United States: Tony Meola, Marcelo Balboa, John Doyle, Thomas Dooley, Paul Caligiuri, Brian Quinn, John Harkes, Tab Ramos (Janusz Michallik 79’), Bruce Murray (Roy Wegerle 46’), Hugo Perez (Earnie Stewart 53’), Peter Vermes (Chris Henderson 46’, Fernando Clavijo 59’)
Ireland: Gerry Peyton, Chris Morris (Denis Irwin 78’), Kevin Moran, Mick McCarthy, Terry Phelan, Ray Houghton, Roy Keane (Alan McLoughlin 78’), Paul McGrath, Andy Townsend, Steve Staunton (Tommy Coyne 60’), Niall Quinn
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