Decent score lines in Group B have separated the six teams in the table into two sections. On top are Russia, Republic of Ireland, and Slovakia who all commenced their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with wins. Meanwhile, Macedonia, Armenia, and Andorra have it all to do after suffering defeats on the opening day of the qualifiers.
Euro 2012 Qualifying – Republic of Ireland vs Andorra
Republic of Ireland did what was required to start their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign on a good note. They defeated Armenia with a single goal which came through Birmingham City’s Keith Fahey. The midfielder, who expressed his delight at having scored the match winner, is expected to line up against Andorra on Tuesday. Keith Fahey is eagerly looking forward to the Republic of Ireland vs Andorra clash as he affirmed:
Andorra’s history tells it all. The country played competitive matches over competitive matches during the last decade, but nothing positive ever presented itself to the team and the fans. Goals are few and far between; Andorra aren’t only poor in attack, but dreadful in defense. Victories can be counted; only Albania, Belarus and Macedonia each fell once in Andorra’s pit.
Well, it actually looks like the country is far from being a threat to others. Thinking about qualifying for Euro 2012 would certainly be unrealistic – especially as long as Group B favorites Russia aren’t willing to succumb to any more upsets. The Russians were so close from reaching the 2010 FIFA World Cup but they got stunned by minnows Slovenia in the play-off.
Andorra sit in last place with zero points on 7 games. One better than San Marino of group 3 with null points from 8 games. Ukraine will gladly take these 3 points from this home fixture to get them even with Croatia in second place with 14 points. Group 6 will be a tight finish with both Croatia and Ukraine looking for maximum points in the remaining 4 matches. Group 3 is all but won as England sit atop the group comfortably with a perfect 7-0-0 record thanks new confidence inspired by...