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Ireland to face Russia, Slovakia, Armenia in European Championships 2012 qualifying

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SEAN O'SHEA,
IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Sunday, February 7, 2010, 10:00 AM
Updated Sunday, February 7, 2010, 3:16 PM

 

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Following today’s draw for the qualifying stages, Ireland is in Group B of the European Championships. The country will play against Russia, Slovakia, FYR Macedonia, Armenia, and Andorra, according to RTE.

Former Ireland international player Ray Houghton was optimistic after the draw. “I'm delighted,” he told RTE. “The other top seeds are further ahead of us but Russia are certainly beatable.

“I actually think we can win it,” he added, “I certainly believe the number one spot is there for the taking.”

Northern Ireland face some tough challenges. They are Group C along with world champions Italy. The group also has Serbia, Slovenia, Estonia and the Faroe Islands.

England are in Group G with Wales, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Montenegro, and Germany is in Group A.

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Posted by Chieftain on Feb 10, 2010, 10:02 AM EST
We will win this group and be a contender for the Euro Cup!
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Posted by Kilsally on Feb 08, 2010, 11:07 AM EST
Northern Ireland face Italy in tough European group http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8502854.stm Northern Ireland's David Healy in action against Italy's Riccardo Montolivo A weakened Northern Ireland side lost 3-0 in Italy in June 2009 Northern Ireland have been drawn against world champions Italy in the European Championship qualifiers. They will also face Serbia, Slovenia, Estonia and the Faroe Islands who are managed by former Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr.
 


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