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Ireland 6-1 USA

Ireland have made the perfect start to the World Cup qualifiers in Buenos Aires by hammering the USA.

A hat-trick from Michael Watt and a brace from Stephen Butler gave Ireland a five goal half-time lead.

USA got one back in the 53rd minute but Mitch Darling hit Ireland's sixth goal two minutes later.

 
RTÉ.ie Sport: Stephen Butler hit a brace for Ireland
Stephen Butler hit a brace for Ireland
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