FIFA World Cup · Saturday 1 June 2002 · Niigata, Japan
Republic of Ireland 1–1 Cameroon (1 Jun 2002): Result & Goals
Goals
- 39'
Patrick M'BomaCameroon - 52'
Matt HollandRepublic of Ireland
Pre-match prediction
37%30%33%
Republic of Ireland winDrawCameroon win
Based on Elo ratings (Republic of Ireland 1826, Cameroon 1843) and the outcomes of 7,687 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 Cameroon.
- Republic of Ireland won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- Cameroon won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Republic of Ireland 1826, Cameroon 1843 — an evenly matched game.
Republic of Ireland: last 5 matches
- 1–2 vs Nigeria16 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs United States17 Apr 2002 · International Friendly
- 3–0 vs Denmark27 Mar 2002 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Russia13 Feb 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Iran15 Nov 2001 · World Cup Qualification
Cameroon: last 5 matches
- 2–2 vs England26 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Denmark17 May 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Austria17 Apr 2002 · International Friendly
- 2–2 vs Argentina27 Mar 2002 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Senegal10 Feb 2002 · Africa Cup of Nations