Home shorts as worn by the Irish when they reached the Euro 96 play-offs. Ireland and Holland would face off at Anfield to determine the final team to compete at Euro 96. The Boys in Green secured their second place finish thanks to their superior goal difference ahead of rivals Northern Ireland. Holland came out 2-0 winners with Patrick Kluivert scoring the decisive goals. The game turned out to be Jack Charlton's last in charge as he bid goodbye to the Ireland faithful having overseen the most successful period in Irish international football