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REP OF IRE v CAMEROON RATINGS
Republic of Ireland
Shay Given: Made a number of important saves for his side and had no chance with the goal. 7.
Gary Kelly: A typically industrious display from the Leeds man. 7.
Gary Breen: Replaced the injured Kenny Cunningham but struggled with the pace of Patrick Mboma and Samuel Eto'o. 6.
Jason McAteer: Looked to be hampered by injury and was replaced at the break. 5.
Steve Staunton: The Aston Villa man was caught out for Cameroon's opening goal but defended well. 7.
Ian Harte: Inspired his side with a typically energetic display but almost presented Cameroon with great chance before their equaliser. 7.
Matt Holland: Got to grips with the Cameroon midfield the longer the game wore on and took his goal well. 7.
Kevin Kilbane: Headed wide when presented with a good second-half chance and failed to make an impact. 6.
Mark Kinsella: Had a daunting task to replace Roy Keane and never got a grip of the midfield. 7.
Damian Duff: Another hard-working performance and enhanced his growing reputation. 7.
Robbie Keane: An energetic display from the Leeds United striker and hit the post late on. 7.
Subs:
Steve Finnan (on for McAteer, 46 minutes): Handled himself well in difficult circumstances. 6.
Cameroon
Kalla: Had no chance with Republic goal and looked vulnerable under pressure. 6.
Pierre Wome: Looked composed when his side were on top during the first-half but looked vulnerable when Ireland came at them after half-time. 6.
Alioum: Another player who looked nervous when under attack. 6.
Rigobert Song: A typically industrious display from the former Liverpool man. 6.
Lauren: Was found wanting when run at with pace. 7.
Geremi: The Real Madrid man was impressive both in defence and attack during the first-half but faltered as the game wore on. 7.
Samuel Eto'o: Cameroon's best player and carved out his country's goal. 8.
Marc-Vivien Foe: Hard-working performance from the former West Ham man but lost his way as Ireland came at them. 6.
Salomen Olembe Impressive during the first half but faded as game went on. 6.
Bill Tchato Lively display but also faded as game wore on. 6.
Patrick Mboma: Scored Cameroon's goal and was a constant threat. 6.
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