Andorra -v- Rep of Ireland
- Frankie Lally
- Fri, Oct 07 2011
Ireland travel to Andorra on Friday night with the aim of collecting all three points to keep their Euro 2012 qualifying bid on track (kick-off 8.30).
The Boys in Green currently occupy second spot in Group B but know a win over Andorra and Armenia next Tuesday, will at the very minimum, secure a play-off spot.
With Russia tackling Slovakia on the same night, Giovanni Trapattoni's men could claim top spot if the Russians slip up.
The Ireland boss has no injury worries but does have centre-back Richard Dunne, who put in a Man of the Match performance in Russia, suspended.
Darren O'Dea will partner Sean St-Ledger at the back while Wolves' Stephen Ward keeps his place at left-back.
Andorra have yet to win a game in Group B and their last competitive win came five years ago against Macedonia.
There is a slight glimmer of hope however for the Andorrans, their single goal in qualifying came against Ireland back in September when Ireland won 3-1 at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland
Injured: None.
Doubtful: None.
Suspended: Richard Dunne.
Andorra
Injured: None.
Doubtful: None.
Suspended: None.
Referee: Libor Kova?ik (CZE)
Paddy Power Odds: Andorra 22/1; Draw 10/1; Ireland 1/12.
Extratime prediction: Andorra 0-3 Ireland
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