Football: DUFF IS VI-KING FOR THE DAY; INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY: IRELAND 1 NORWAY 0, FROM LANSDOWNE ROAD Damien puts Norway to the sword.. but all eyes are on Tbilisi as sorry Russians slump to a surprise defeat.(Sport)

From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: May 1, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: Michael Scully

THE SCENT of victory from Tibilisi to Dublin was sweet for the boys in green as Damien Duff showed his class on his return to Lansdowne Road last night.

With Georgia on their minds, Ireland took care of business efficiently on their return to action in Dublin as Duff's 18th minute goal put paid to Norway's challenge in a meaningless friendly that became a worthwhile exercise.

Malkhaz Asatiani's winner for the Georgians agains...

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