In the UEFA Euro 1988 group match, the Irish and Soviets led the group after two games inHanover wherein Ronnie Whelanscored a spectacular left-foot volley from 18 yards to put the Irish into the lead; yet, it resulted to the Soviets win.
The Irish and Soviets led the group after two games through a 11 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. 
