| 06.09.1997 | Reykjavik | Laugardalsvöllur | 3 911 |
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Iceland | 2:4 (1:1) | Ireland Republic | |
| [1] Finnbogason Kristian, [2] Sigurdsson Larus, [8] Danielsson Einar, [4] Jonsson Sigurdur, [5] Gunnarsson Brynjar, [10] Gudjohnsen Arnor, [7] Bergsson Gudni(c), [3] Hreidarsson Hermann, [9] Sigurdsson Helgi, [6] Kristinsson Runar, [11] Sverrisson Eyjolfur | [1] Given Shay, [5] Cunningham Kenneth, [2] Kenna Jeffrey, [4] Harte Ian, [11] Kilbane Kevin, [6] Keane Roy, [7] Townsend Andy(c), [8] McLoughlin Alan, [3] Staunton Steven, [10] Kelly Gary, [9] Connolly David |
| Coach:Thordarson Gudjon | McCarthy Michael |
| Scorers:44' Gunnarsson Brynjar, 47' Sigurdsson Helgi | 13' Connolly David, 55' Keane Roy, 65' Keane Roy, 79' Kennedy Mark |
| Substitutions:67' in [16] Dadason Rikhardur out Sigurdsson Helgi, 70' in [14] Gudmundsson Tryggvi out Danielsson Einar, 89' in [17] Gudjonsson Bjarni out Gunnarsson Brynjar |
46' in [12] Kennedy Mark out Kilbane Kevin, 64' in [18] McAteer Jason out Kenna Jeffrey, 88' in [16] Cascarino Tony out Townsend Andy |
| Cautions:88' Sverrisson Eyjolfur | 29' Kenna Jeffrey, 47' Townsend Andy |
| Expulsions:72' Sigurdsson Larus | 84' Kennedy Mark |
| Referee:Kulusic Ante (CRO) Fourth Official:Siric Zeljko (CRO) |
Assistant referee:Saric Stjepan (CRO), Petek Ivan (CRO) |
