8.12.15

Ireland v Italy 1927


Having played 3 matches at the  Olympics, in June 1924 The Irish Free State entertained the USA in Dublin. These matches are frequently omitted from the list of internationals played by the Republic of Ireland.
In March 1926 The Irish Free State were beaten 3-0 by a strong Italian side in Turin.
The programme pictured above is for the 'return' match.
This was not considered a full international by the Italians, and the side was designated as Italy B (or Nazionale Cadetti). It was a decent side however, and all 11 starters would in time become full internationals.

GK
Frank Collins 
Jacobs
FB
Frank Brady  c
Shamrock Rovers
FB
Alec Kirkland 
Fordsons
HB
William Glen 
Shamrock Rovers
HB
Michael O`Brien 
Derby County
HB
Thomas Muldoon 
Aston Villa
F
Bill Lacey 
Shelbourne
F
Harry Duggan 
Leeds United
F
Christopher Martin 
Bo`ness
F
Bob Fullam 
Shamrock Rovers
F
Joe Kendrick 
Everton
               


GK
Mario Gianni 
Bologna
FB
Mario Zanello
Pro Vercelli
FB
Delfo Bellini 
Genoa
HB
Pietro Genovesi
Bologna
HB
Luigi Burlando 
Genoa
HB
Alberto Giordani 
Bologna
F
Federico Munerati 
Juventus
F
Antonio Vojak 
Juventus
F
Pietro Pastore 
Milan
F
Enrico Rivolta 
Internazionale
F
Luigi Cevenini c
Juventus
Sub.
Gianangelo Barzan (Milan) replaced Zanello


Bob Fulam and Federico Munerati were the goalscorers as Italy won 2-1 watched by an crowd of approximately 20,000.