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Euro 2012 seeding done as Spain, England, Portugal & France could be in one group
Ukraine and Poland have been seeded due to their status as co-hosts. Spain and the Netherlands complete Pot 1. La Roja and the Oranje are currently superior to any other team in the competition in terms of coefficients.Pot 2 sees Germany, Italy, England and Russia lined up. The Germans boast of showcasing the best football in the world since the past 12 months, the Italians claim to have found their new talisman in the form of Italy’s “problem child” Mario Balotelli, the Three Lions are looking forward to life at Euro 2012 without Wayne Rooney and the Russians want to keep progressing in the world of football.
Republic of Ireland vs Estonia Preview
In Estonia, they brushed aside the hosts with 4 goals and a clean sheet. A brace from skipper Robbie Keane and goals from Andrews and Walters inspired the Irish to their emphatic triumph. Back home, Trapattoni’s men might have it easier as the Estonians have thrown the towel.Captain Piiroja told UEFA.com in a dejected mood: “It's very hard to explain our feelings at the moment as we had high expectations. We were unlucky and they were better than us – that's it.
“It's very hard to play against a good team with only nine players. We would like to win in Dublin or to get a decent result, but it is over now for us anyway. The fairytale is over.”
Estonia vs Republic of Ireland Preview
Irish fans around the world suffered a heartbreak the last time their national football team featured in a two-legged playoff tie. This happened back in November 2009 when Thierry Henry’s infamous hand ball for France forced the Republic of Ireland to accept disqualification from the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Estonia do not seem as dangerous as France but coach Trapattoni doesn’t want to be fooled by Estonia’s underdog status.
“There is no room for complacency as we prepare for our two games next month,” the Italian told UEFA.com.
UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers play-off draw: Portugal, Turkey in tough ties
Pot 1 had the likes of Croatia (coefficient 32.723), Portugal (31.202), the Republic of Ireland (28.203) and the Czech Republic (27.982) as seeded teams. Pot 2 had Turkey (27.601), Bosnia and Herzegovina (27.199), Montenegro (21.876) and Estonia (20.355) the unseeded teams. On Thursday afternoon, the draw which took place in Krakow produced exciting matchups.Turkey vs Croatia will represent a repeat of the dramatic Euro 2008 quarter-final where the Turks produced a stunning comeback to beat their opponents through a penalty shoot-out. The Croatians will be out to redeem themselves this time.
Republic of Ireland vs Wales Preview
The game will be played at the newly built Aviva Stadium, and is the first senior international tournament to be hosted in Ireland.The Nations Cup is a new tournament, and will be played in a league format with all teams playing each other once. After the Republic of Ireland and Wales go head to head on Tuesday, Northern Ireland and Scotland will clash at the same venue on Wednesday.
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni outlined his team’s ambition when the tournament was unveiled. “The Carling Nations Cup is a competition that we would very much like to win,” said the Italian.
The Republic manager also outlined his excitement for the tournament when speaking to BBC Sport ahead of the Wales game. “This competition provides our players with familiar and tough opponents, and the added competitive edge to the tournament is the perfect preparation for the Euro qualifying campaign,” Trapattoni told BBC Sport.
Slovakia vs Republic of Ireland Report
Slovakia started brightly and had two goal scoring chances spurned by Kornel Salata and Juraj Kucka in the opening 15 minutes. The Republic made them pay for their wasteful finishing when Sean St Ledger gave the visitors a 1-0 lead. A well delivered free kick by Keith Fahey caused problems in the Slovakian defense, and defender St Ledger prodded home the loose ball.Slovakia battled back gamely and almost leveled the scores when an error by winger Aiden McGeady allowed Radoslav Zabavnik to drill in a cross that Erik Jendrisek failed to convert. The Slovakian pressure paid off in the 36th minute when they netted an equalizing goal from a Marek Hamsik corner. The corner was flicked on at the near post and defender Jan Durica headed home to level the scores at 1-1.
Slovakia vs Republic of Ireland Preview
Both teams opened group play with back to back wins, but both are coming off defeats for this game. Slovakia opened Group C play with a 1-0 win over Macedonia, and an impressive win by the same score line at Russia. They received a setback when they were defeated 3-1 at Armenia last Friday. The defeat to underdogs Armenia will rankle and they will be looking to bounce back immediately with a home game here.More bad news from the Armenia game came with the fact that central defender Martin Skrtel received a yellow card that will see him suspended for this fixture. Miroslav Stoch, who scored the winning goal against Russia will also be out with injury. “Bad news, but we have to accept it,” coach Vladimir Weiss told the UEFA website.
Republic of Ireland vs Russia Report
Ireland started well and almost took the lead when Robbie Keane chipped against the crossbar, the Republic were punished for the miss moments later when Russia scored to take a 1-0 lead. Andrey Arshavin had his free kick saved by Shay Given, but an alert Sergei Ignashevich squared the ball across goal for Kerzhakov ro roll home a deflected shot.
Republic of Ireland vs Russia Preview
The Republic of Ireland are the early Group B leaders after consecutive wins against Armenia and Andorra to start their qualifying campaign. Forward’s Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle have both opened their goal scoring accounts, and will lead the Irish attack here in their toughest test of the group stage so far. The Republic of Ireland will be buoyed by the fact they have lost only one of their previous 14 competitive home games.Trappatoni this week acknowledged that Russia are the “top seeds” in Group B and spoke confidently of his teams preparation for this tie. “We have prepared well and will not make it easy for them as we continue to lay the foundations to qualify for the European Championship finals,” Trappatoni told the UEFA website.
Aston Villa center back Richard Dunne and Blackburn Rovers midfielder Keith Andrews are injury doubts for the Irish.
Euro 2012 Qualifying – Republic of Ireland vs Andorra Match Preview
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:
Euro 2012 Qualifying – Armenia vs Republic of Ireland Match Preview
Republic Of Ireland To Start Well vs Armenia As ‘Life Continues’
Both countries have fallen in Group B where Russia and Slovakia are expected to fight the real fight and still the top two automatic qualifying spots. Ahead of Friday’s Euro 2012 fixture, the Irish are poised to take away all three points from their counterparts. Just as much as football seems to be unpredictable, the Boys in Green won’t attempt to underestimate the Armenians.
However, their mission looks to be far easier than tricky. Republic of Ireland comfortably defeated Paraguay and Algeria earlier in May as they used friendly matches to prepare for the Euro 2012 qualifiers. Yes, the Irish lost to Brazil in March this year, and to Argentina a few weeks ago. But then, comparing the fact that Giovanni Trapattoni’s men fail against titans but usually pull out good results against lower profiled teams, confident fans will be quick to underline one opinion:
Republic of Ireland vs Argentina - Match Preview
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When Germany defeated Argentina by four goals it was clear some things were to change if the Albiceleste was to fly once again at the top of Global Football. The president of Argentina's Football Association forced Maradona to modify his coaching if he wanted to stay, but El Diez decided to leave without making such a fuzz. The Irish team is aware Argentina is going through a footbalistic crisis and so an aggressive formation is expected to stop Argentina's ball flow. Sergio Aguero's absence is almost confirmed, will Batista receive a victory welcome gift on Irish ground?
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Republic of Ireland vs Algeria - International Friendly Match Preview
With their minds firmly set on kicking off their World Cup campaign in style through a great start against Slovenia on June 13, the Algerians may not be at full strength on Friday evening. Their intentions, like any other World Cup participant at the moment, is to warm-up and test their strengths and weaknesses as the team’s coaching staff are yet to make any final decision concerning tactics, and squad choices.
Playing against the Republic of Ireland should benefit the Desert Foxes, then. Giovanni Trapattoni’s men are seriously looking to overcome the huge disappointment they suffered late last year when France controversially disqualified them from the finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The Irish will have to battle it out against top emerging sides Russia and Slovakia during the 2012 European Championship qualification campaign which will commence later this summer.
Republic of Ireland vs Paraguay – International Friendly Match Preview
Now although it is said to be a friendly encounter, the host will be playing with the avid desire of winning at the end of the 90 minutes. The Republic of Ireland controversially lost their place to France in the finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Now, the team is firmly looking ahead to the 2012 European Championship. As legendary coach Giovanni Trappatoni explained, the Irish will use tonight’s encounter as a great occasion to prepare for the future. The Italian manager said:
"I’ve been saying since the past two years, when you wear this shirt, there is no such thing as a friendly game because it's our pride and the mentality of our country that are important. We have to build our mentality. I’m not arrogant, but we are sure we have a strong team."
France v Republic of Ireland European World Cup Play-off Match Preview
France analysis – the job must be done
An away goal and a clean sheet found during ninety minute of unconvincing football could just be the perfect result to push France’s way through to the finals of the World Cup in South Africa next year.
Last Saturday, Les Bleus managed to hand the Irish their first home defeat in the World Cup qualifiers through Nicolas Anelka’s 62nd minute goal.
France’s ability to triumph away from home despite playing poorly somehow shows how lucky of a side they are.
Republic of Ireland v France European World Cup play-offs Match Preview
How the Republic of Ireland qualified into the play-offs
Unbeaten, yes – but not perfect. Four wins, no defeats, six draws.
The Republic of Ireland had an average run that put them through to the play-offs and stand the chance of qualifying to the finals of the World Cup which will take place in South Africa next year.
However, things could have been different and much more historic for the Irish if they had recorded two victories in October instead of two draws against Group 8’s leaders Italy and Montenegro respectively.
Republic of Ireland v Italy European World Cup qualifiers Match Preview
The Republic of Ireland's table status
The Irish stand second in Group 8 with sixteen points from eight matches.
They’ve won as much games as they’ve drawn.
Like Italy, they share an unbeaten record in the table. The Republic of Ireland are far ahead of third-placed Bulgaria who have eleven points but they trail Italy by four points.