Peter Desmond
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Peter Desmond was an Irish footballer
. Desmond played for several clubs in the League of Ireland
and the English League. As an international, Desmond also played for Ireland.
Desmond made all four appearances for Ireland while playing for Middlesbrough
. He made his international debut in a 3-0 win against Finland
on September 8, 1949 at Dalymount Park
in a World Cup
qualifier. Then on September 21, 1949, together with Con Martin
, Johnny Carey
and Peter Farrell
, he was a member of the Ireland team that defeated England
2–0
at Goodison Park
, becoming the first non-UK
team to beat England at home. Together with Tommy Moroney
, he was one of two Corkmen in the team. Ireland took the lead in the 33rd minute when Desmond, after collecting a pass from Tommy O'Connor
, burst into the England penalty area and was brought down. Con Martin
then converted the subsequent penalty kick. Desmond made just two more international appearances for Ireland. They came on October 9, 1949 in a 1-1 draw with Finland
and on November 13, 1949 in 3-1 defeat to Sweden
. Both these games were World Cup qualifiers.
Football (soccer)
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. Desmond played for several clubs in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
and the English League. As an international, Desmond also played for Ireland.
Desmond made all four appearances for Ireland while playing for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
. He made his international debut in a 3-0 win against Finland
Finland national football team
The Finland national football team represents Finland in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Finland....
on September 8, 1949 at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
in a World Cup
1950 FIFA World Cup
The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II...
qualifier. Then on September 21, 1949, together with Con Martin
Con Martin
Cornelius Joseph Martin , commonly referred to as Con Martin, is a former Irish footballer. Martin initially played Gaelic football with Dublin before switching codes and embarking on a successful soccer career, playing for, among others, Drumcondra, Glentoran, Leeds United and Aston Villa...
, Johnny Carey
Johnny Carey
John Joseph "Johnny" Carey , also known as Jackie Carey, was an Irish footballer and manager. As a player Carey spent most of his career at Manchester United, where he was team captain from 1946 until he retired as a player in 1953...
and Peter Farrell
Peter Farrell
Peter Desmond Farrell was an Irish footballer who played as an a right-half for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Everton and Tranmere Rovers. As an international, Farrell also played for both Ireland teams - the FAI XI and the IFA XI...
, he was a member of the Ireland team that defeated England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
2–0
England v Ireland (1949)
England v Ireland. On 21 September 1949 at Goodison Park, Liverpool, the home of Everton, England were defeated 2-0 by Ireland in a friendly international...
at Goodison Park
Goodison Park
Goodison Park is a football stadium located in Walton, Liverpool, England. The stadium has been home to Everton F.C. since its completion in 1892 and is one of the world's first purpose-built football grounds...
, becoming the first non-UK
United Kingdom
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team to beat England at home. Together with Tommy Moroney
Tommy Moroney
Tommy Moroney is a former Irish soccer and rugby union player. Moroney played soccer for Cork United, West Ham United, Evergreen United and Ireland. In 1949 he was a member of the Ireland team that defeated England 2–0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first non-UK team to beat England at home...
, he was one of two Corkmen in the team. Ireland took the lead in the 33rd minute when Desmond, after collecting a pass from Tommy O'Connor
Tommy O'Connor
Thomas O'Connor , also known as Tommy O'Connor or Tom O'Connor, was an Irish footballer who played for Shamrock Rovers...
, burst into the England penalty area and was brought down. Con Martin
Con Martin
Cornelius Joseph Martin , commonly referred to as Con Martin, is a former Irish footballer. Martin initially played Gaelic football with Dublin before switching codes and embarking on a successful soccer career, playing for, among others, Drumcondra, Glentoran, Leeds United and Aston Villa...
then converted the subsequent penalty kick. Desmond made just two more international appearances for Ireland. They came on October 9, 1949 in a 1-1 draw with Finland
Finland national football team
The Finland national football team represents Finland in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Finland....
and on November 13, 1949 in 3-1 defeat to Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
. Both these games were World Cup qualifiers.
Sources
- The Boys In Green - The FAI International Story (1997): Sean Ryan http://www.amazon.ca/dp/1851589392