USA Cup · Sunday 11 June 2000 · East Rutherford, United States
Republic of Ireland
South AfricaRepublic of Ireland 2–1 South Africa (11 Jun 2000): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Republic of Ireland winDrawSouth Africa win
Based on Elo ratings (Republic of Ireland 1696, South Africa 1665) and the outcomes of 8,191 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Republic of Ireland and South Africa.
- Republic of Ireland won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- South Africa won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Republic of Ireland 1696, South Africa 1664 — an evenly matched game.
Republic of Ireland: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs United States6 Jun 2000 · USA Cup
- 2–2 vs Mexico4 Jun 2000 · USA Cup
- 1–2 vs Scotland30 May 2000 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Greece26 Apr 2000 · International Friendly
- 3–2 vs Czech Republic23 Feb 2000 · International Friendly
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 2–4 vs Mexico7 Jun 2000 · USA Cup
- 0–4 vs United States3 Jun 2000 · USA Cup
- 1–0 vs Malta28 May 2000 · International Friendly
- 3–0 vs Mauritius29 Apr 2000 · COSAFA Cup
- 1–0 vs Lesotho22 Apr 2000 · World Cup Qualification