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Supporters arriving in Orlando are quietly confident ahead of the Republic of Ireland's game against Mexico.

Anticipation is high for Ireland's match against Mexico at the World Cup finals. The Irish soccer team had won their opening game 1 - 0 against Italy thanks to a goal scored by Ray Houghton. How would they fare in their second game of the campaign?

RTÉ News gets the views of Irish supporters arriving in Orlando two days ahead of the game at the Citrus Bowl.

An RTÉ News report broadcast 22 June 1994.
The reporter is Peter Collins.