Estonia V Ireland - Friday, 11th November 2011 - Euro 2012 Play Off 1st Leg

**tetsujin1979** · 13/10/2011, 11:23 AM

and the countdown to the Irish media annointing the Estonians as the combination of Brazil 1970, United 1968, and the current Barcelona side begins in 5...4..3..

**Straightstory** · 13/10/2011, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

It'll be the 15th of November. The first leg will be either the 11th or 12th.

Correct.

**DannyInvincible** · 13/10/2011, 11:23 AM

First leg will be on the 11th of November, according to an FAI update on Facebook.

**Noelys Guitar** · 13/10/2011, 11:23 AM

Sorry guys got my dates wrong 11th or 12th away game. 15th home game

**koneinc** · 13/10/2011, 11:24 AM

2nd leg 15th...?

Am I right in thinking anyone who was at the Aviva on Tuesday v Armenia has priority on tickets for the 2nd leg? (I think I heard them announce this at the end of the match?)

**boovidge** · 13/10/2011, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by koneinc

2nd leg 15th...?

Am I right in thinking anyone who was at the Aviva on Tuesday v Armenia has priority on tickets for the 2nd leg? (I think I heard them announce this at the end of the match?)

correct

**Tipp Townie** · 13/10/2011, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Sorry guys got my dates wrong 11th or 12th away game. 15th home game

Noely, whats with your calendar these days?!

**dynamo kerry** · 13/10/2011, 11:25 AM

great draw, my money is on Estonian fans to be pretty pleased too..
however - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonia..._football_team

looking over this and their qualifying record, I reckon they have over achieved (I've even seen their coach say as much) and while Ihate the favourites tag for this Irish team, an away draw and home win should be doable - an away goal in the pocket will be essential though.

**MagicMon** · 13/10/2011, 11:26 AM

Be good. But if you can't be good, be lucky.

No excuses now: the lowest ranked opponent, home leg second. This kind of tie is made for the 'professional' approach that Ireland have currently. All we need now is the rub of the green with injuries and the players not to do anything stupid in the first leg.

**boovidge** · 13/10/2011, 11:27 AM

Also, thanks Northern Ireland for losing to Estonia to give us, on paper, an easier tie. I'm sure they're delighted.

**Stuttgart88** · 13/10/2011, 11:27 AM

Estonia lost 4 times in qualification. Amazing. Beat NI twice though.

**koneinc** · 13/10/2011, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by boovidge

correct

You beauty! Booking my flight now and match tickets as soon as they're released! (when are they released?)

**Crosby87** · 13/10/2011, 11:27 AM

So no Doyle for game one and RK is a question mark at this point? Hopefully we can stay healthy.
Anyone know of suspensions/injuries for the Stonies?

**Noelys Guitar** · 13/10/2011, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Tipp Townie

Noely, whats with your calendar these days?!

Blatter sent it to me TT after my very nice email to him awhile back. He wants us to turn up on the wrong days.

**Deckydee** · 13/10/2011, 11:29 AM

Best chance we have had a long time.

**Noelys Guitar** · 13/10/2011, 11:31 AM

I really hope we have a huge travelling army out there. There is no doubt the atmospheree got to the Spanish ref on Tuesday night. The fans will have a huge part to play in both legs.

**Sullivinho** · 13/10/2011, 11:32 AM

Delighted. These fellas have lost four times during this qualification already, including a 2-0 in the Faroes. Surely the weakest playoff opponent we've ever had. No excuses for not qualifying.

On the flipside, I think they'll be at their happiest having drawn us too. Bring it on.

**French Toasht** · 13/10/2011, 11:32 AM

From fans point of view, probably the cheapest location we could have got too. Talinn is a great old spot aswel.

**French Toasht** · 13/10/2011, 11:35 AM

They do seem a paradox it must be said.

Like they almost lost twice to the Faroes but then beat both Serbia and Slovenia away. Definately the best draw we could have hoped for, but no doubt it will still be a nail biter.