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Like the team from the Duvalier-ruled Haiti at the 1974 World Cup, whatever [Zimbabwe] do on the field is likely to be overshadowed by the actions of the regime back home. But to target them for the acts of their government is as illogical as considering Ali Bacher and Mike Proctor racists merely because they played at a time when South Africa was ruled by oppressors like Hendrik Verwoerd and John Vorster.

-- CricInfo's Dileep Premachandran (in response to Andy Flower's calls for sporting sanctions against Zimbabwe)

"We did our best to throw it away, but we fought back in the last eight to ten overs to give ourselves a chance. To get it back to a tie was outstanding."

-- Irish captain Trent Johnston

"The guys fumbled at the end. There was a lot of tension. We dropped too many catches and gave away runs. But we will learn to relax and that will get us through next time."

-- Zimbabwe captain Prosper Utseya

"We played 25% below what we're capable of. The emotions were up and down, but this is a team that fights all the way."

-- Ireland coach Adrian Birrell