8 greatest moments in Irish football

#3 Robbie Keane (2002)

Keane leaves Golden Ball winner, Oliver Kahn on the turf after his late equaliser against Germany

Ireland were losing 1-0 in their second group game against Germany when the game went into injury time. Ireland had played well but couldn't get the equaliser and it looked to be a missed opportunity.

However, in the dying minutes, the ball was played long and Niall Quinn headed it into Keane's path and he rifled it past Oliver Kahn from close range to earn Ireland a famous point which meant a two-goal or better win over Saudi Arabia in the final game would be enough for the Irish to progress.

Keane scored again in a 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia and also netted a stoppage-time penalty to take the last 16 tie with Spain into extra time. He also went on to become the Irish record holder for most caps (146) and most goals (68).