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15/03/1890
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British Home Nations Championship
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Ireland (IRE)
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England (ENG)
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H/T
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1
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9
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0-3
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Referee:
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James E. McKillop (SCO)
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Umpires:
| Morton Peto Betts (ENG), William J. Morrow (IRE) | |||
Venue:
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Ulster Ground, Ballynafeigh Park, Belfast
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Attendance:
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5,000
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Goals:
| IRE: Reynolds (70) | |||
IRELAND:
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Trainer:
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N/A
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Captain:
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A.R. Elleman (Game 1. Won 0, Drew 0, Lost 1)
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Credits/Sources:
George Glass
IFFHS
The British Home Football Championships 1884-1984 (Richard Samuel, 2003)
Comments
http://www.iffhs.de/?3f4b05ffcd85bcca952b9b95205fdcdc3bfcdc0aec70aeeda315
On March 15, 1890, the Football Association unwisely decided to field two parallel national teams, one playing against Wales and the other against Ireland. Since England easily won both matches, not much of an objection could be raised. The side which beat Ireland (9:1) was the first national team to consist entirely of professionals. The other team, which beat Wales in Wrexham (3:1) still included six amateurs.