Claim: In the UEFA Euro 1988 group match, the Irish and Soviets led the group after two games through a 1–1 draw in Hanover wherein Ronnie Whelan scored a spectacular left-foot volley from 18 yards to put the Irish into the lead.
Evidence: The Irish and Soviets led the group after two games through a 1–1 draw in Hanover. Ronnie Whelan scored a spectacular left-foot volley from 18 yards to put the Irish into the lead.