Throughout Irish football history, there have been figures who have caused harm to the national team, leaving a lasting impact on the psyche of fans. Names like Wim Kieft in 1988, Goran Stavrevski in 1999, William Gallas in 2009, and Gerson Rodrigues in 2021 are etched in memory for scoring crucial goals against Ireland.
Armin Krings almost joined this list with his goal for Luxembourg in a Euro '88 qualifier. Although his goal was not as devastating as Gallas's strike in 2009, it served as a wake-up call for the Irish team on their journey to a major finals appearance.
Krings, who only scored one goal in his international career, found the net against Jack Charlton's Ireland, posing a threat to their Euro '88 qualification hopes.
Source: The Irish Independent
