Post by Sean on Oct 5, 2004 17:51:42 GMT
Ireland to play friendlies with Croatia, Portugal
DUBLIN, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Ireland will play Croatia in a friendly international at Lansdowne Road on November 16, the Football Association of Ireland said on Tuesday.
The FAI also announced a second home friendly against Euro 2004 hosts and runners-up Portugal on February 9.
"The friendlies announced today will provide a good challenge for the team in our preparations for the key World Cup qualifiers next year," said chief executive officer Fran Rooney in a statement.
Croatia's last visit to Dublin was a friendly in August 2001 which ended in a 2-2 draw. Portugal and Ireland met in the qualifying campaign
DUBLIN, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Ireland will play Croatia in a friendly international at Lansdowne Road on November 16, the Football Association of Ireland said on Tuesday.
The FAI also announced a second home friendly against Euro 2004 hosts and runners-up Portugal on February 9.
"The friendlies announced today will provide a good challenge for the team in our preparations for the key World Cup qualifiers next year," said chief executive officer Fran Rooney in a statement.
Croatia's last visit to Dublin was a friendly in August 2001 which ended in a 2-2 draw. Portugal and Ireland met in the qualifying campaign
