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.