Belgium v Republic of Ireland, 11 May 1930

Score3-1 to Republic of Ireland
RefereeRamon Melcon
CompetitionInternational Friendly
VenueStade Edmond Machtens, Brussels
Attendance18,000

1  Belgium

Manager: Victor Loewenfeld

Goals:

Desire Bastin 20 G

Goals:

Jimmy Dunne 20 G
Jimmy Dunne 33 G
John Joe Flood 77 G

Comments:

Bill Lacey set the long-standing record as the Republic of Ireland's oldest-ever player in this game at 40 years and 225 days.

1  Belgium

Manager: Victor Loewenfeld

Goals:

Desire Bastin 20 G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Arnold Badjou
Defender Theo Nouwens
Midfielder Pierre Braine (captain)
Midfielder Jean De Clercq
Midfielder Auguste Hellemans
Forward Fernand Adams
Forward Louis Versijp

Goals:

Jimmy Dunne 20 G
Jimmy Dunne 33 G
John Joe Flood 77 G

Comments:

Bill Lacey set the long-standing record as the Republic of Ireland's oldest-ever player in this game at 40 years and 225 days.