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00:00Photographs, let's check on the two teams, Ireland, well, it's not unnatural, it's the one that started against Italy and did so well, but I don't think there's any doubt at all that there will be substitutions at some point, that's an absolute certainty, five in midfield as Jack employed against the Italians, Tommy Coyne, the lone man up front.
00:19The Mexicans, as I say, they've left the legendary forward Hugo Sanchez out at 35, they thought he might struggle in this sort of heat, but he'll be on in the second half, I've no doubt at all about that, Hermosilio, Rodriguez, and Alves, all strikers, it's a really very positive team selection that the Mexicans have made, but it's a game they have to win.
00:40The referee is a 43-year-old teacher from Switzerland, Kurt Roethlisberger, very experienced, in fact he refereed the England-Ireland game at the very start of the 1990 World Cup in Cagliari, 43-year-old, no matter how fit he is, Mr Roethlisberger, it's a real big test for him to keep up with the game.
01:06So the refereeing, I must say, has been pretty good in this World Cup so far, and I noticed that the General Secretary of FIFA, Sepp Bracker, has said, I give it eight out of ten so far, and he's usually a pretty hard taskmaster, so the Irish in white today, remember.
01:24Getting the ball to Terry Feele, staunting away on the far side.
01:33And a goal kick.
01:36Little, little triangles.
01:44Out goes Coyne.
01:47Staunting on the far side, and as soon as that ball was out there, Phelan made the break, and Phelan's made a good break, he's coming in now!
01:54And, oh, so close there.
01:57Tommy Coyne just couldn't quite get the contact that's required, gets a bang in the head.
02:02But what a great move by Phelan.
02:06As soon as that ball came across that side of the field, he was away, and he hurled in an absolutely inch-perfect cross.
02:13And sadly for Ireland, Tommy Coyne couldn't quite get on the end of it.
02:17A bit disappointed there with Stan Staunton, and he's had three or four good situations to produce balls into the box.
02:26We've seen Phelan do it on a couple of occasions, and you think with the left foot like Staunton's, he should be producing, he's produced one there from a throw-in, albeit.
02:33And so very close indeed, the Campos is claiming a handball there.
02:41Andy Townsend really flying in there.
02:45Well, that's a great support, a long ball in, it's actually the Mexican defender that's got the touch on.
02:50That's a great save.
02:51In all fairness, Campos shouldn't be claiming handball, he should be taking the credit for his save.
02:56A corner then for Ireland.
02:58John Sheridan with this one.
03:07Yes, they post Big Alves at 6'4", that near post, and it takes a perfect delivery to get past him, and Alves is making a tremendous break forward now.
03:18Ambrose now.
03:20Garcia.
03:23And they're putting a few things together.
03:25This is Bernal.
03:28And the city is there.
03:33My goodness, the Irish were in trouble then.
03:37Alves and the number 10, Luis Garcia.
03:41Couldn't quite get to it.
03:43That is a let-off, Brian.
03:45Coming towards half-time now.
03:48Important that the Irish concede nothing in the last couple of minutes or so of this half.
03:52I don't think there's any question Jack's going to have to use the likes of McAteer, you know, the energy people in his side.
03:57He's going to have to bring him on earlier, if you know.
04:00This is a good-looking break.
04:01And a super goal.
04:02And a super goal.
04:05Luis Garcia.
04:071-0 Mexico.
04:08A crushing goal for Ireland.
04:15The man has certainly threatened to do it all that first half.
04:19Hermosilio playing it back.
04:21Luis Garcia striking a super ball.
04:26That's as good a goal as you'll see in the tournament.
04:29A great driving run off the right-hand side.
04:31A little ball into Hermosilio.
04:33Very aware.
04:34Back to Luis Garcia.
04:35One pull of a trigger.
04:37One and no chance.
04:38That is a great ball.
04:39And I have to say, fully deserved.
04:46Well, that's the sight.
04:48The Irish certainly didn't want to see around this stadium.
04:51I also just wonder, Brian, how much that was caused.
04:54Terry Phelan had just made a long forward run.
04:57And then was left with the problem of dealing with the run from the right-hand side.
05:02And I just wonder whether he hadn't got his full recovery back then.
05:08Well, the last couple of minutes of the first half, just as we were saying, it's so important.
05:14The Big Jacks team hold on to what they've got against an excellent Mexican side.
05:21Then they really struck.
05:28Well, they're going to have to dig very, very deep into their reserves now.
05:32Of stamina and spirit and skill, the Irish.
05:38You would not recognise this Mexican side from the ponderous one that lost to Norway in Washington the other night.
05:47You wouldn't recognise them for the side that started the game, Brian.
05:50The first ten minutes or so, they looked awful.
05:52Nervous.
05:53Hesitant.
05:54Were allowed to put the passing together like they're doing now.
05:56And they've grown from that.
05:58I mean, at the moment, the Irish sides are looking to be draggled completely.
06:10Ramirez.
06:13Ireland can't even get a sniff of the ball at the moment.
06:16But Mexican players enjoying this.
06:22Suarez.
06:22They'll probably send it back to Campos.
06:29Ramirez again.
06:30Oh!
06:32In the end, he got it away, but only as far as Sheridan.
06:35That was a foul there by Del Olmo.
06:40And he's going to get a yellow card for that.
06:42Thoroughly warranted, too.
06:43The one thing we don't want any delay, we want that ball in there.
06:49It's noticeable, McGrath's coming up for this one.
06:52Bab, Bab, two.
06:53They've left just Terry Phelan back.
06:55Here's the foul again.
06:56Bad challenge, this.
06:57Bad challenge.
06:59Dreadful challenge.
07:00Now, let's see if Ireland can sort something out.
07:02Right on half-time.
07:04Staunton and Irwin behind it.
07:07Both McGrath and Bab up from their defensive duties.
07:12You're pointing, Ron.
07:13There's a chance of a penalty in the way Suarez is trying to put in them.
07:17Oh, Steve.
07:18Steve's delivery hasn't been anything like...
07:20I mean, I expect quality of the highest from him.
07:23And his delivery hasn't been anything like his usual high standard.
07:26That had to go into the danger zone at this stage of the game.
07:29Up goes Townsend.
07:31Away by Suarez.
07:33Up goes Alves.
07:35Ireland's throw.
07:38Half-time whistle.
07:39And it really all turned unpleasant towards the Irish with Big Jack with plenty to talk about at the half-time interval.
07:49They started so well, but then the Mexicans took a grip on it.
07:52And then Luis Garcia with that superb goal just before half-time.
07:56Mexico 1, Ireland 0.
07:58I think a television executive, yes.
08:00Or a FIFA man.
08:01Yes, now we can start.
08:03Obviously, the American networks have joined us.
08:05And away we can go.
08:06The American's talking about the American networks.
08:17They're absolutely delighted and surprised, I think, by the ratings they're getting for this World Cup soccer.
08:24It's also in terms of atmosphere.
08:27I think this is the fourth one I've done alongside you, Brian.
08:29But it's certainly the best crowd sort of involvement or participation I've ever been to.
08:35And the ESPN, the sports network here for the USA-Columbia game, outdrew, as they put it, the highest rating baseball game of the season.
08:44St. Louis against Cincinnati, which opened the baseball season here.
08:48So, they're surprised and delighted.
08:51And I gather, of course, that millions and millions of you are watching at home as well, staying up late into the night in the early hours, losing your sleep.
08:58But I hope enjoying your foot.
09:00There's no support play around him.
09:02You know, I've noticed Ray Houghton's tucked into a little, if you like, old-fashioned inside right position.
09:07As if he's going to try and make a few more penetrating runs.
09:10Phelan underneath this one.
09:12Well, that was surely a foul.
09:14That was, he was hustled there unfairly by Luis Garcia.
09:19He just ran straight at Phelan.
09:21Good play again.
09:26And just wide.
09:28Aspay with a shot.
09:32But there wasn't an Irish tackle coming in there.
09:36And he went past Paul McGrath, not the easiest thing to do.
09:38Got there before Phil Babb.
09:41And wide of Paki Bonner's goal.
09:43I must admit, when Aspay hits this, I mean, big Paul there really has been beaten.
09:47Tired legs.
09:49Let's hope patience pays off for Ireland.
09:52Paul McGrath.
09:54Up to Howden, a nice little touch by him.
09:56Oh, what a good ball.
10:00Alves is through now.
10:03Oh, and he's missed a glorious chance.
10:06And Ireland reprieve there.
10:08And Bonner having a word with men in the midfield who allowed Alves that amount of space and the ball to get through to him.
10:14They've had two good chances now in the last two minutes.
10:17Neither of them have come off.
10:19And Ireland breathe again.
10:22You know what's happened?
10:23Alves has moved into that second striking position.
10:26Townsend.
10:27Here's Paul McGrath.
10:31Looks okay.
10:34Ball comes through to Keane.
10:38He changed his mind there.
10:39Sheridan might have a chance here.
10:41Oh, and it just wouldn't fall for him.
10:44That was a great opportunity for John Sheridan.
10:47The big thing is, Brian, they've put football all the way through.
10:51A lovely ball from Roy Keane.
10:53Sheridan.
10:54John Sheridan doesn't realise how much time he's got, you know.
10:58Good challenge.
10:59Quick one there by Baff.
11:00Just held him up.
11:01He's been a giant for them today.
11:05Rodriguez.
11:06I think Aldridge is coming on as well.
11:13Nice little boarding there for Bernal.
11:17Erwin's waiting on the other side there.
11:20With Aspie.
11:23Oh, Aspie's got the better of Dennis Erwin.
11:26It's another goal.
11:28And it's that man again.
11:30Luis Garcia 2-0.
11:31No chance for Bonner there.
11:37Dennis Erwin completely outwitted by Aspie.
11:42And that really has cost Ireland that second goal.
11:50Yes, Erwin here slackens up Aspie a little bit.
11:53Doesn't see him off.
11:55But once again, snap finishing.
11:57One touch, turns, hit it.
11:58Goalkeeper Bonner, no chance.
12:01Substitution's being made.
12:02Staunton's coming off.
12:04Number 21.
12:07Is Jason Magatier who's coming on.
12:11Mexican celebrations.
12:13And a big effort now needed.
12:17The Marlon Houghton's.
12:18Well, Houghton's coming off and Staunton's coming.
12:21No?
12:21No, Houghton will come to this side of the field.
12:23Houghton's coming to this side of the field.
12:24Aldridge is coming on as well.
12:26Sorry, Ron.
12:26Aldridge is coming on also.
12:28For Coyne.
12:32Well, Coyne has gone off.
12:34And the referee hasn't yet allowed Aldridge on.
12:38Bureaucracy gone daft this.
12:41And Ireland really need everybody.
12:42He doesn't stop arguing.
12:46Aldridge will be sent off before he gets on.
12:48And Aldridge eventually has to be calmed down by Morris Settlers.
12:55With all fairness to John, he's got enough experience to know that he can't get away with that sort of.
13:00Well, here come Ireland again with John Sheridan.
13:03You fucking cheat.
13:05I'm going to report it by you.
13:06And here's Phelan.
13:10Keane.
13:12Houghton can't get to that.
13:14Are we going to get a substitution now?
13:18Tommy Coyne who's already off.
13:20Ireland at that time playing with ten men because they wouldn't allow Aldridge on.
13:24The team needing badly is the recognised goal scorer.
13:28But this is what they mustn't allow.
13:29They mustn't allow these Mexicans to do what they did the first half.
13:31Just pop the ball about.
13:33Move it about and tie you out.
13:35Aspyr.
13:36Oh, there's a real pattern.
13:38A great save.
13:39Again from that man, Luis Garcia.
13:41A super save by Paki Bonner.
13:45Phelan's away.
13:47Two Mexicans tried to get him.
13:50Andy Townsend.
13:51The bra.
13:56Aldridge.
13:58Played on again.
13:58McAteer on the far side.
14:00The flag had stayed down.
14:01That's a good truster.
14:02And a goal by Aldridge.
14:06John Aldridge has done exactly what Jack Charlton wanted him to do.
14:10And terrific work by McAteer before it.
14:14Well played Ireland.
14:15There was a tremendous amount of guts about that one.
14:18Here's McAteer with his fresh legs.
14:20And an inch-perfect cross.
14:22There's Aldridge with his fresh legs.
14:24And there's a sight to behold for Ireland.
14:2783 minutes gone.
14:29Mexico 2.
14:30Ireland 1.
14:32The lovely old thing, Brian, when McAteer crosses that you never, ever thought John Aldridge would miss that.
14:38There's plenty to do with a copybook header.
14:40And Oona, you know, that might be so, so important.
14:44Some super football.
14:46A little combination there between McAteer and Sheridan that led up to the goal.
14:51So it's Mexico's throw on the far side.
14:58I mean, you would not have bet a penny on them getting back in the game, would you?
15:01Now all of a sudden, they've got to chase them.
15:03And do we hope now for another one?
15:08Must make sure they stay tight at the back.
15:10That's an absolutely, maybe, life-saving goal by John Aldridge.
15:14I mean, two seconds ago, they could have almost been at the competition with the...
15:19And Alvis' shot is saved by Bonner.
15:25Many of green shirts around, though.
15:27Ireland are finding it hard to break out now.
15:29Gutierrez.
15:32But you see, it's done something to...
15:34Oh, Andy Townsend.
15:36That wasn't what was required.
15:38But Babb did well again.
15:41Keane has done well here.
15:44Andy Townsend on the break now.
15:48Looking long towards Aldridge.
15:53Just wouldn't fall for a white chirper.
15:55Bernal.
15:56With a little ball to Suarez.
15:58Gutierrez.
16:02Need Phelan to win that header.
16:04There was a foul on him.
16:07The edge of his box with the clearance.
16:09We're in the last minute of the game.
16:11Should be some time added on.
16:13That's a good ball played by Keane.
16:14It opens up a bit of space down here for Phelan.
16:17And Ireland yet find a dramatic last-minute equaliser.
16:22Townsend nodding it forward.
16:23Howden's in there.
16:24Schlerden's in there.
16:25Townsend with a shot.
16:26Oh, good save by Kempos.
16:29Struck superbly.
16:36Late in the game.
16:37Put everything into it.
16:39What a great...
16:40Why the hell couldn't that goalkeeper instead of making shirts.
16:42I mean, that is...
16:44That would have been a magnificent finale.
16:48But who knows, they still might pull it out of the bag.
16:50You've seen the Irish produce miracles in the past.
16:52Here they come again.
16:53Irwin chasing, but it's Alves who's come back to help out.
16:56And then deliberately gets in Irwin's way.
17:00That's...
17:00How that can't be an indirect free kick to Ireland, I don't know.
17:03Or even a penalty or anything.
17:09Time added on at the end of 90 minutes.
17:16McGrath steers it forward.
17:18Mexico get it away.
17:20It's important for all our excitement that Ireland concede nothing themselves.
17:26Here's Phelan.
17:27Their one thought now is to drive their aching bones forward a bit more.
17:33But here's the man who's caused so much pain.
17:36Luis Garcia, number 10.
17:38Both the Mexican girls.
17:40Alves.
17:43Ambris the captain.
17:47Whistles everywhere around this citrus bowl now.
17:51Mostly from Mexicans.
17:54And Ambris puts it away.
17:55A throw to Ireland.
17:57A lot of ground to be made up there.
17:58Deep in their own half.
17:59They've got to get the ball back.
18:00They've got it.
18:00Roy Keane will hump it forward.
18:04Up towards Algrich.
18:06Being jostled there by Suarez.
18:09A free kick to Ireland.
18:11And they're waving.
18:12You can see Andy Townsend waving everybody forward.
18:16Phil Bag has gone forward.
18:17And only Paki Bonner now.
18:19And Terry Phelan are staying back, Roy.
18:21I can't understand why Roy Keane's not in there.
18:23He's an excellent header of the ball.
18:24He's actually behind the ball.
18:25He's getting up there now.
18:26But I wish he'd hurry up.
18:27Because time is precious now.
18:29Sheridan needs to deliver a good one here.
18:35It's towards Phil Bag.
18:37Wait a minute.
18:38Might come into McAteer.
18:40It was a hand ball.
18:41It certainly hit the Mexicans' hand.
18:43But it was ball against hand.
18:45And I think the referee was probably right.
18:48But he's given a corner.
18:56Made nearly two minutes of time.
18:57And it on.
18:58A last gasp attempt now for Ireland.
19:00Can somebody find a crucial touch?
19:05They can't.
19:06Referee looking hard at his watch.
19:11The Mexicans not hurrying to take this throw.
19:17Past the 47-minute mark.
19:19The 92-minute mark.
19:26Howton going in.
19:28It wouldn't quite fall for McAteer.
19:31Good jumper game by Andy Townsend.
19:33He seems to have got stronger the lane of game.
19:35The stronger the game has gone on.
19:36What a great pity that goal.
19:37I think he came five or ten minutes earlier.
19:39You could see the Irish team storming.
19:42It's all over.
19:44Ireland have lost.
19:45It's a 2-1 victory for Mexico.
19:47It really opens up this group now.
19:50But what it also shows is that Ireland are still full of spirit.
19:53They're still in there fighting.
19:55And their game against Norway now becomes a crucial one.
19:58Luis Garcia with both the Mexican goals really put Ireland on the rack.
20:03And then Jason McAteer with a supercross and a great header by John Aldrich made it 2-1.
20:102-1 to Mexico.
20:11That's the final score here in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
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