Republic of Ireland v Belgium, 24 April 1949
| Score | 2-0 to Belgium |
| Referee | Victor Sdez |
| Competition | International Friendly |
| Venue | Dalymount Park, Dublin |
| Attendance | 28,018 |
View Republic of Ireland v Belgium head to head
Goals:
Starting lineup:
Full back
Johnny Carey
(captain)
Centre Half/Goalkeeper
Con Martin
Wing half
Eddie Gannon
Winger
John O'Driscoll
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Belgium
Manager: Bill Gormlie
Goals:
| Victor Lemberechts | 54 |
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| Joseph Mermans | 84 |
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Starting lineup:
Henri Meert
Goalkeeper
Leon Aernaudts
Defender
Jules Henriet
Defender
(captain)
Jan Van der Auwera
Defender
Freddy Chaves
Midfielder
Henri Coppens
Midfielder
Victor Mees
Midfielder
Rene Thirifays
Midfielder
Victor Lemberechts
Forward
Joseph Mermans
Forward