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Place of Birth: Cork, Munster, Ireland
About Peter Desmond
- Peter Desmond (23 November 1926 in Cork, Ireland – July 1990) was an Irish footballer.
- Desmond played for several clubs in the League of Ireland and the English League.
- As an international, Desmond also played for Ireland. Desmond made all four appearances for Ireland while playing for Middlesbrough.
- He made his international debut in a 3-0 win against Finland on 8 September 1949 at Dalymount Park in a World Cup qualifier.
- Desmond was also a member of the Ireland team that defeated England 2–0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first non-UK team to beat England at home.
- Ireland took the lead in the 33rd minute when Desmond, after collecting a pass from Tommy O'Connor, was brought down in the England penalty area; Con Martin then converted the subsequent penalty kick.
- Desmond made just two more international appearances for Ireland.
- They came on 9 October 1949 in a 1-1 draw with Finland and on 13 November 1949 in 3-1 defeat to Sweden.
- Both these games were World Cup qualifiers.
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