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17th May 2021

The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz | Day 353

Patrick McCarry

We’re through the looking glass here, people.

With the GAA back in a big way, The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz is choc-a-bloc with great questions that focus on more recent history.

In tribute to Alisson Becker’s goal against West Brom, our records round is all about goal-scoring goalies.

Good luck, and let us know how you get on.

ROUND 1: TV & MOVIES
What GAA pundit is worried about the rise of 'cotton wool frees' in hurling?
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What GAA pundit told The Sunday Game that he believes football's advance mark is 'a cop-out'?
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Name the Australian rugby star who made an appearance on this week's House of Rugby Ireland show
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Name the recent British & Irish Lions squad call-up that also appeared on House of Rugby Ireland this week
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Name the 2006 movie starring Dwayne Johnson and Xzibit about a coach that used American football to help troubled youths
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ROUND 2: GEOGRAPHY
In what city is the 2021 European Champions Cup Final taking place?
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In what city is the 2021 Champions League Final taking place?
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What country is Leinster forward Scott Fardy from?
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What country is Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker from?
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In what country did Conor McGregor make his UFC debut?
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ROUND 3: RECORDS
Inspired by Alisson, we're looking at goalscoring goalkeepers. What country did Rene Higuita score 3 international goals for?
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For what club did Peter Schmeichel score against Everton in 2001?
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Before Alisson scored against West Brom, this guy was the last goalie to get a Premier League goal. What is his name?
(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
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Name the Ireland goalkeeper that scored a long-range goal during his loan spell to Weymouth
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Name the goalkeeper that scored an equaliser (only to concede a winner in injury time) against Charlton Athletic, in 2004
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ROUND 4: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Who footballer scored 3-6 in National League action, at the weekend?
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Who scored Leicester City's winner against Chelsea in the FA Cup Final?
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Who is this former Republic of Ireland striker, pictured in Spain during his stint with Real Sociedad?
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What Brazilian fighter defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 262 to claim the vacant lightweight belt?
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What Dublin forward (pictured here) scored their first goal, against Roscommon, from the penalty spot at the weekend?
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