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No wait we're through!!
Russia score in injury time to beat Romania 1-0.
We'll need our draw.
Correction: Goal disallowed! 0-0
We're through.
Last edited by DeLorean; 23/03/2019 at 3:30 PM.
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No wait we're through!!
First team to qualify, and with a game to spare!
Wow, that's fantastic! This team looks like it could really make an impact in the finals, with or without the six other star strikers who could have played. And to think, a few of us (myself included) were worried that the U19s were being sacrificed so that Stephen Kenny could have his pick for the U21 game against Luxembourg... how little we knew. Well done to all involved.
Just looking at how the rest of the elite round groups are ahead of the final set of fixtures tomorrow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_U...ation#Groups_2
Group 2
Greece top the group ahead of England, who they beat on Saturday. Any one of the top three (Greece, England, Czech Republic) can qualify. England possibly have the easier fixture against an already eliminated Denmark, while hoping that Greece and the Czechs can cancel each other out.
Group 3
Norway top the group after beating Germany on Saturday. With eliminated Hungary facing Germany, Norway face hosts Croatia on the final day
Group 4
All comes down to the final fixture between the Netherlands (who Ireland beat in the Qualifying round) and Spain. Netherlands have the advantage of being hosts.
Group 5
Hosts France face table toppers Israel to determine who goes through. Israel haven't conceded in the group so far, they conceded in every game in the qualifying stage, and only need a draw to qualify
Group 6
The only group with two teams with two wins. Scotland face hosts Portugal, with Scotland only topping the table on goals scored.
Group 7
The only group where every team can still qualify, although it would be a surprise if either Ukraine or Serbia did qualify. Hosts, and top scorers, Italy face lowest scorers Serbia, while Belgium, who have the best defence, will play Ukraine
Lineup for the final game against Russia announced
Live stream: https://www.ok.ru/video/1458873573095
We're 1-0 up with a goal right on half-time.
McGuinness scores a good header from a freekick to go 1-0 up just on the brink of halftime. Tom Gaston has been good defensively at right back. Bolger is Ireland's best player by a long way so far today. They've lost a little cohesion by making so many changes which is understandable. I really rate Festy Ebosele but he hasn't got into the game at all so far.
Mark McGuinness with the goal. Anyone know his connection to Ireland?
2-0! Strong run and absolute cracker of a finish from Ali Reghba - holding off three Russians en route. Lethal.
England and Germany both fail to qualify. Ourselves, Armenia, Czech Republic, Italy, Norway, France, Portugal 2-0 up over Scotland so looks like them and one of Holland/Spain are the 8 who have qualified.
"We lost because we didn't win"- Ronaldo
Whisper it, but they've a chance. A serious chance. England going out is huge.
Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!
Wow, nine changes and we still beat Russia 2-0! In Russia! That's awesome. So... six competitive games over the weekend... six competitive victories.. not too shabby at all
Russia didn't score a single goal at home in the entire group. Madness. Crazy to think a few years ago we went from having a great group with Hendrick, Doherty and Brady to really struggling. Hopefully this is a sign we have a couple of good groups coming through.
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