Slovakia vs. Armenia [Archive]

Colbert Report

03/09/2011, 1:20 AM

Slovakia are massive favourites to win at home Tuesday. I think this is the key fixture left in the group, if Slovakia win it then we'll need incredible luck to pip them for second.

DannyInvincible

03/09/2011, 1:34 AM

I think Slovakia could be more likely to drop points away to Macedonia, so maybe it's not so crucial. Our own fixture on Tuesday is the big one really. Two points from these two games just isn't enough. The difference now from before the Slovakia game is that I think we have to go all-out for a win in Moscow or I fear another cul-de-sac. That might suit us, like it did in Paris. If we draw, there's a huge chance we'll finish third, level on points with Slovakia and Russia. Qualification is still within our own hands now and if we win on Tuesday, we're off to the finals irrespective of how Slovakia or Russia do in their other games, just so long as we beat Andorra away and Armenia at home. Simples. Well, maybe not... but that's what we have to be aiming for.

SwanVsDalton

03/09/2011, 1:37 AM

Big time DI. Have to go for it now. I'm extremely interested to see how Trap responds to it.

DannyInvincible

03/09/2011, 1:58 AM

I think I'd rather feel pride in this team that they went out for a victory with the aim of topping this group in Moscow, took it by the scruff of the neck, gave it their all and lost, rather than go through another lacklustre draw which really keeps minimal hopes alive of making at best another play-off at which we'll probably only stumble yet again. I don't think that's a knee-jerk response or whatever, nor do I think it reckless/foolish to view this game as an all-or-nothing affair. It really is that crucial. To even just feel deserving of a place in the finals, I think going out to win this is what we have to do.

bwagner

03/09/2011, 9:31 AM

u cant win with no midfield guys...we can bluff and bluff and scrap draws galore or the odd win but we simply will not beat russia with the midfield we have...no hope

DannyInvincible

03/09/2011, 10:37 PM

Am I correct in thinking that this game kicks off at 7:15PM our time on Tuesday evening?

Colbert Report

04/09/2011, 3:39 AM

Am I correct in thinking that this game kicks off at 7:15PM our time on Tuesday evening?

Russia vs. Ireland is on at 4:00pm Irish time
Slovakia vs. Armenia is on at 7:15 pm Irish time
Macedonia vs. Andorra is on at 7:00 pm Irish time

Hibs4Ever

04/09/2011, 8:03 AM

Slovakia are massive favourites to win at home Tuesday. I think this is the key fixture left in the group, if Slovakia win it then we'll need incredible luck to pip them for second.

Their games at home to Russia and away to Macedonia are much tougher than this

Noelys Guitar

04/09/2011, 12:50 PM

Armenia already hammered Slovakia so why would this not be at least as tough a game as the games against Russia (who Slovakia beat away) and Macedonia (who Slovakia beat at home)? I was chatting with a few Armenian's on Friday night about their game and they believe they can still clinch the second spot. Might be pie in the sky but they believe they can still qualify. I wouldn't put my pre-foreclosure property on Slovakia winning on Tuesday. Whose going to score their goals?

holidaysong

04/09/2011, 12:57 PM

Is Slovakia vs. Armenia on Setanta or anything? I remember them showing key games involving our group rivals in previous campaigns.

BonnieShels

04/09/2011, 1:11 PM

Had a quick look there. Nothing on Setanta 1 or Setanta Ireland. SI are showing England v Wales live.

Sullivinho

04/09/2011, 1:15 PM

Their games at home to Russia and away to Macedonia are much tougher than this

Yeah, I'd arrange the scale of difficulty in the order of 1. Russia (h), 2. Macedonia (a), 3. Armenia (h) on Slovakia's behalf and wish them the worst of luck. :)

Is Slovakia vs. Armenia on Setanta or anything? I remember them showing key games involving our group rivals in previous campaigns.

Can't see anything on their TV listings but no doubt there'l be streams to be had, not least in this very thread.

holidaysong

04/09/2011, 1:18 PM

England vs. Wales in on UTV / ITV1 anyway so it's a pity they aren't showing the Slovakia game instead.

BonnieShels

04/09/2011, 1:22 PM

England vs. Wales in on UTV / ITV1 anyway so it's a pity they aren't showing the Slovakia game instead.

I reckon their concern is advertising revenue rather than our qualification chances.

Cymro

04/09/2011, 5:05 PM

Obviously the commercial lure of Gary Speed's boys has proved irresistable for them.

IsMiseSean

05/09/2011, 8:35 PM

This isn't a banker for Slovakia, Armenia still have a playoff place to play for.
After watching our home performance against Slovakia I'm sure they'd fancy their chances in Dublin...

Noelys Guitar

05/09/2011, 10:35 PM

Mkhitaryan the Armenian midfielder was brilliant against Slovakia in the home game. Ran the show and scored a great goal. I'd be happy to have a player of that quality playing for us in midfield. Hopefully he runs the show tomorrow night and Armenia win or draw.

ArdeeBhoy

06/09/2011, 12:12 AM

This isn't a banker for Slovakia, Armenia still have a playoff place to play for.
After watching our home performance against Slovakia I'm sure they'd fancy their chances in Dublin...

There is no way Armenia will come 2nd in our group...

zero

06/09/2011, 12:23 AM

i think there are a few surprises left in this group - i reckon armenia will take a point off either slovakia or us. we created very little against them away and i can see a similar situation in dublin.

for all that slovakia knocked the ball around nicely against us they lack a decent front man. holosko got the nod v us but wasn't a major threat. vittek doesn't have a great record either, bar a good world cup.

it may all be academic in any case depending on results tomorrow.

AlaskaFox

06/09/2011, 8:08 AM

There is no way Armenia will come 2nd in our group...

There is, but it involves beating us and beating Slovakia, and Russia beating us and Slovakia. Or something as achievable as that.

ArdeeBhoy

06/09/2011, 8:33 AM

But they won't, not withstanding what zero said.

AlaskaFox

06/09/2011, 8:45 AM

I know, I was pointing out exactly what they needed to do. Which is impossible.

IsMiseSean

06/09/2011, 1:23 PM

There is no way Armenia will come 2nd in our group...

The point I'm trying to make is that Armenia are going into the game knowing they still have a chance (albeit a slight one) of making the playoffs, which can only be good for us hoping that they do us a favour tonight..

Stuttgart88

06/09/2011, 1:48 PM

I agree. They play a much more enterprising brand of football than we do and have every chance of getting room in Slovakia's table-football formation. They scored 4 at home against them (or was it 3?).

paul_oshea

06/09/2011, 2:35 PM

3 but like most of those teams away from home Dif entity

Fergie's Son

06/09/2011, 5:34 PM

When is kick off?

tommy_c12000

06/09/2011, 5:36 PM

19.15

zero

06/09/2011, 5:38 PM

a few streams listed here but i reckon <50% chance they'll actually work.

http://www.footballstreaming.info/streams/todays-links/

Metrostars

06/09/2011, 5:43 PM

There is no way Armenia will come 2nd in our group...

Actually if they win their last 3 games they could WIN the group (if Russia doesn't beat Slovakia).

Hibs4Ever

06/09/2011, 5:43 PM

Bet365 are showing it too

elroy

06/09/2011, 6:04 PM

Come on Armenia!!!

Fergie's Son

06/09/2011, 6:09 PM

So we want an Amernian win or a draw? Make Russia and Slovakia take lumps out of each other.

dantheman

06/09/2011, 6:12 PM

http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/82345/1/watch-slovakia-vs-armenia.html

Slovakia in White!

Noelys Guitar

06/09/2011, 6:15 PM

http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/82345/1/watch-slovakia-vs-armenia.html

Great link Dan

dantheman

06/09/2011, 6:20 PM

So we want an Amernian win or a draw? Make Russia and Slovakia take lumps out of each other.

0-0 would be perfect.

Two wins and we'd be guaranteed a top 2 finish, or a group win should Slovakia beat Russia

Noelys Guitar

06/09/2011, 6:22 PM

Yikes

DannyInvincible

06/09/2011, 6:22 PM

Not sure how Slovakia contrived to miss that.

geysir

06/09/2011, 6:24 PM

Anyone else stuck in a groundhog day?

paul_oshea

06/09/2011, 6:25 PM

All Slovakia then?

dantheman

06/09/2011, 6:27 PM

Anyone else stuck in a groundhog day?

Yep its gone already for me

tricky_colour

06/09/2011, 6:27 PM

I'm having a bit of trouble with that link freezing.

Fergie's Son

06/09/2011, 6:28 PM

Looking at the permutations provided by Alaska Fox, we really need Armenia to get a draw here. If Slovakia win and then draw with Russia then we are likely out.

DannyInvincible

06/09/2011, 6:29 PM

Back working again. Thought I was stuck in a loop for a minute. Back working again. Thought I was stuck in a loop for a minute. Back working again. Thought I was stuck in a loop for a minute. Back working again. Thought I was stuck in a loop for a minute. Back working again. Thought I was stuck in a loop for a minute.

DannyInvincible

06/09/2011, 6:30 PM

Looking at the permutations provided by Alaska Fox, we really need Armenia to get a draw here. If Slovakia win and then draw with Russia then we are likely out.

Well, Slovakia can always drop points away to Macedonia as well, but, of course, I'd rather Armenia chipped into their maximum potential tally tonight as much as possible.