1.  But they came out fighting in the second half, challenging Irish goalkeeper Alan Kelly with a constant stream of shots on goal.

2.  Irish goalkeeper Shay Given dominated in the penalty area, easily intercepting crosses intended for Smicer and fellow striker Pavel Kuka.

3.  Irish goalkeeper Shay Given had to make two early saves from powerful shots by winger Arminas Narberkovas and then full-back Tomas Zlukas.

4.  The Iranians had three good chances in reply with Irish goalkeeper Shay Given saving twice from Ali Karimi.

5.  Yugoslavia started the match with several swift attacks as free-kick specialist from Lazio Rome Sinisa Mihajlovic tested Irish goalkeeper Shay Given twice.

6.  Inspirational midfielder Michael Ballack picked him out with a superb pass and Klose got ahead of Ian Harte to direct the ball past Irish goalkeeper Shay Given.

7.  Luis Garcia beat Irish goalkeeper Pat Bonner with two sweetly-struck shots from the edge of the penalty area.