"I'm delighted for everyone", he told assembled reporters, "They're (Holland) going to the Europeans so to get a result like this is fantastic. To play here is just a great experience for me and it will be a big benefit to us all. I've played a few games now but I've got to keep my head down and continue."
Since making his debut against Canada last autumn, Reid has started seven of Brian Kerr's last eight games - a great stamp of approval for the young Dubliner.
Coventry City's Graham Barrett burst onto the international stage with a finely struck goal in a August 2002 friendly win in Finland. Nearly two years later two combative displays against Jamaica and Holland might have played him into World Cup qualifier reckoning.
" It was brilliant and without a doubt the highlight of my career so far", said Barrett, still jubilant after the 1-0 win. "It was a wonderful experience to be involved in a game like that. It’s been a fantastic experience and I want more of it. I enjoyed the game and I think I did quite well but it was a team performance and everyone deserves the credit."
"It's great having the senior players around, Robbie (Keane) and Kenny (Cunningham) have helped me a lot. It’s been a great week for me personally to get my first start, score a goal and get three caps. I’ve really enjoyed it and I’ve been made feel very comfortable."
Keane himself was pragmatic after his 20th strike in 52 internationals. "In the first half especially we kept the ball well and played like we were at home."
"To score against one of the best teams in the world is good," stated the Spurs man, who assumed a fair whack of leadership on the field, "I was pleased to score – but to win is more important."