World Cup 1990 : Ireland and Netherlands qualify for the Round of 16
PALERMO, Jun. 21, 1990 (AMP) — Italy 90 : Ireland tied 1-1 with the Netherlands (halftime: 0-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Stadio Renzo Barbera in Palermo.
The Dutchs started off well by taking the lead thanks to Dutch midfielder Ruud Gullit in the 10th minute. However, even though they were leading 1-0 at half time, they could not prevent a comeback by Ireland with a saving goal from Irish forward Niall Quinn in the 71st minute.
Netherlands and Ireland both advance to the Round of 16.Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Ireland at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974, 1978)
Ireland
1:1
Netherlands
1:1 (0:1)
- 21 June 1990
- 21:00
- Palermo
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 England | 4 |
| Ireland | 3 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
 Egypt | 2 |
Matches
World Cup History
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