Senior Men

Republic of Ireland Senior International

The Republic of Ireland were drawn in Group B of the qualifying campaign for the 2012 European Championships alongside Russia, Slovakia, FYR Macedonia, Armenia and Andorra. Ireland lost only once, to Russia, in the course of their ten match campaign and finished second on 21 points after ten matches, two behind Russia. Ireland qualified triumphantly for the EURO finals in Poland/Ukraine June 2012 by beating Estonia 5-1 over a two-legged play-off. Ireland will play Croatia, the reigning World and Euro champions Spain and Italy in Poland in the finals. Ireland's good form means they were ranked 19 in the February FIFA rankings.

Senior Fixtures
Group B Table

HOME		AWAY	DATE	VENUE
Rep of Ireland	v	Croatia	10/08/2011	Aviva Stadium
Rep of Ireland	v	Slovakia	02/09/2011	Aviva Stadium
Russia	v	Rep of Ireland	06/09/2011	russia
Andorra	v	Rep of Ireland	07/10/2011
Rep of Ireland	v	Armenia	11/10/2011	Aviva Stadium

	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	PTS
	Russia	10	7	2	1	17	4	23
	Republic of Ireland	10	6	3	1	15	7	21
	Armenia	10	5	2	3	22	10	17
	Slovakia	10	4	3	3	7	10	15
	FYR Macedonia	10	2	2	6	8	14	8
	Andorra	10	0	0	10	1	25	0
Last Updated 11/10/'11

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