STAT: Savour this victory, because Ireland beating the world champions doesn't happen often

History tells us we probably won't experience another win like this for a long time.

Ireland scored one of their most famous results ever by beating World Cup holders Germany 1-0 in the Euro 2016 qualifiers. A magnificent finish from super-sub Shane Long in the second half earned the Boys In Green a memorable win and at the very least a play-off spot for Euro 2016. Ireland beating the reigning world champions is an extremely rare occurrence. In fact, it has only happened twice before. https://twitter.com/damien_omeara/status/652222403079184384 Ireland beat West Germany two times when they were reigning world champions. They first accomplished that feat in 1956 by thrashing West Germany 3-0 in a friendly at Dalymount Park. The Boys In Green last defeated zee German world champions 2-0 in a friendly in Hanover in 1994.

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STAT: Savour this victory, because Ireland beating the world champions doesn’t happen often

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History tells us we probably won't experience another win like this for a long time.

History tells us we probably won't experience another win like this for a long time.

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History tells us we probably won't experience another win like this for a long time.

History tells us we probably won't experience another win like this for a long time.

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