O'Shea In Action for Ireland

Injured

By David Hobbs
September 6 2003

Manchester United defender John O’Shea was in action for Ireland as they drew with Russia 1-1, in the European Championship Qualifiers at Lansdowne Road. O’Shea only spent a brief spell on the pitch, as he injured his knee on the 26th minute, and had to be replaced by Ian Harte. Match Report

John O'Shea Injured, As Ireland Draw 1-1 With Russia

Manchester United defender John O’Shea was in action for Ireland as they drew with Russia 1-1, in the European Championship Qualifiers at Lansdowne Road.

O’Shea only spent a brief spell on the pitch, as he injured his knee on the 26^th minute, and had to be replaced by Ian Harte. Damien Duff scored Ireland’s only goal, ten minutes later.

The Russians equalized just before half time from a Sergei Ignashevich six-yard header.

Meanwhile, United’s young Welsh striker Matthew Williams was in action for Wales U21, as they lost 8-1 to Italy U21.

Williams came on for Jimmy Shoulder’s team on the 22^nd minute.

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