Netherlands v Republic of Ireland, 09 September 1981
| Score | 2-2 |
| Referee | Vojtech Christov |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup Group 2 |
| Venue | Stadion de Kuip, Rotterdam |
| Attendance | 48,000 |
View Netherlands v Republic of Ireland head to head
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Netherlands
Manager: Kees Rijvers
Goals:
| Frans Thijssen | 11 |
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| Arnold Muhren | penalty | 64 |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Piet Schrijvers
Defender
Ernie Brandts
Defender
Ruud Krol
(captain)
Defender
Michel van de Korput
Defender
Bennie Wijnstekers
Midfielder
Arnold Muhren
Midfielder
Frans Thijssen
Forward
Ruud Geels
Forward
Tscheu-La Ling
Forward
Johnny Rep
Forward
Kees van Kooten
Substitutions:
| Jan Peters for Ruud Geels | 46 |
| René van der Kerkhof for Tscheu-La Ling | 59 |
Cards:
2
Republic of Ireland
Manager: Eoin Hand
Goals:
| Michael Robinson | 40 |
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| Frank Stapleton | 71 |
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Starting lineup:
Seamus McDonagh
Goalkeeper
Dave Langan
Defender
Mark Lawrenson
Defender
David O'Leary
Defender
Liam Brady
Midfielder
(captain)
John Devine
Midfielder
Tony Grealish
Midfielder
Steve Heighway
Midfielder
Mick Martin
Midfielder
Michael Robinson
Forward
Frank Stapleton
Forward
Substitutions:
| Gerry Ryan for Steve Heighway | 0 |
| Ronnie Whelan for Mick Martin | 74 |
Cards:
| Mick Martin | Y |