Match-worn / match-issued shirt Ireland #18 – Ireland vs. Slovakia (EURO 2012 qualifier)
Product detailed description
Product description
We are adding a beautiful piece for collectors of British and Irish football. This is an original match shirt of the Republic of Ireland national team with the number 18, originating from the EURO 2012 qualifier against Slovakia. The match was played on 2 September 2011 in Dublin. The shirt, from the iconic "Tailored by Umbro" range, stands out with its elegant green design featuring a collar and thin gold pinstripes. On the chest sits a special match embroidery reading "SLOVAKIA 2011" beneath the national crest. Its authenticity is underscored by official patches on the sleeves (EURO 2012 qualifying and the UEFA Respect campaign).
Shirt details
- Team: Republic of Ireland
- Number: 18
- Match: Ireland vs. Slovakia 0:0 (EURO 2012 qualifier)
- Date and venue: 2 September 2011, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Manufacturer: Umbro
- Condition: Match shirt (Match-worn / Match-issued) from the players' dressing room.
- Specifics: Detailed match embroidery on the chest ("SLOVAKIA 2011"), official UEFA patches on both sleeves. No nameplate on the back (common practice with some national-team kits).
Provenance and authenticity
This shirt comes directly from the private collection of Michal Hipp, then assistant coach of the Slovak national team. It was obtained in the traditional post-match exchange immediately after the final whistle in Dublin. You can therefore be absolutely certain that you are holding an original artefact from the heart of an official international match.