Duffy Features In Wales Win

Last updated : 09 October 2005 By Covsupport

Coventry City defender Richard Duffy came on as a 51st minute substitute in a 3-2 win for Wales in Northern Ireland. In an entertaining affair in Belfast, Wales led 2-0 at the break with John Hartson having a penalty saved. Northern Ireland who had Coventry kid James Quinn in their side pulled it back to two apiece before a stunning free kick from Ryan Giggs gave Wales a rare victory.

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