| 09.09.1981 | Rotterdam | De Kuip | 46 000 |
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NETHERLANDS | 2:2(1:1) | IRELAND | |
| Schrijvers Piet, Wijnstekers Bennie, Krol Ruud(c), Brandts Ernie, Van de Korput Michel, Thijssen Frans, Mühren Arnoldus "Arnie", Rep Johannes "Johnny", Geels Ruud, van Kooten Kees, La Ling Tschen | McDonagh Seamus, Langan David, O'Leary David, Lawrenson Mark, Devine John, Robinson Michael, Martin Michael, Grealish Anthony, Heighway Steven, Brady Liam(c), Stapleton Frank |
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| Coach:Rijvers Kees | Eoin Hand |
| Scorers:11' Thijssen Frans, 65' Mühren Arnoldus "Arnie" | 40' Robinson Michael, 66' Stapleton Frank |
| Substitutions:46' in Peters Jan out Geels Ruud, 60' in Van de Kerkhof René out La Ling Tschen |
60' in Ryan Gerald out Heighway Steven, 74' in Whelan Ronnie out Martin Michael |
| Cautions: | 72' Martin Michael |
| Referee:Vojtech Christov (TCH) | Assistant referee:Fausek Jaromir (TCH), Josef Poncek (TCH) |
