Republic of Ireland v Brazil, 23 May 1987
| Score | 1-0 to Republic of Ireland |
| Referee | Georges Sandoz |
| Competition | International Friendly |
| Venue | Lansdowne Road, Dublin |
| Attendance | 30,000 |
View Republic of Ireland v Brazil head to head
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Republic of Ireland
Manager: Jack Charlton (11)
Goals:
| Liam Brady | 33 |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Pat Bonner
Defender
John Anderson
Defender
Mick McCarthy
(captain)
Defender
Kevin Moran
Defender/Midfielder
Paul McGrath
Midfielder
Liam Brady
Midfielder
Liam O'Brien
Midfielder
Kevin O'Callaghan
Midfielder
Ronnie Whelan
Forward
John Aldridge
Forward
John Byrne
Substitutions:
| Dave Langan for Ronnie Whelan | 60 |
| Ken De Mange for Mick McCarthy | 63 |
| Niall Quinn for Liam O'Brien | 79 |
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Brazil
Manager: Carlos Alberto Silva
Goals:
Starting lineup:
Carlos
Goalkeeper
Josimar
Defender
Ricardo Rocha
Defender
Silas
Midfielder
Valdo
Midfielder
Mirandinha
Forward
Muller
Forward
Geraldao
(captain)
Substitutions:
| Romario for Mirandinha | 0 |
| Rai for Marangon Carlos Eduardo Edu II | 66 |
| João Paulo for Muller | 73 |