Claim: In the UEFA Euro 1988 group match, the Irish and Soviets led the group after two games in Hanover wherein Ronnie Whelan scored a spectacular left-foot volley from 18 yards to put the Irish into the lead; yet, it resulted to the Soviets’ win.
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. Adams equalised and England had chances to go ahead, but a goal before half-time and late in the game assured the Soviet Union would finish in first place in the group.