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Republic Of Ireland Look To Take Next Step On Road To Russia

The road to Russia takes the Republic Ireland to Tbilisi for a World Cup qualifier against Georgia this evening.

With three wins and three draws from their six games to date in qualifying, Ireland go into the match joint-top of Group D with Serbia on 12-points.

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Kick-off is at 5pm.

Serbia host Moldova also at 5pm ahead of visiting Dublin on Tuesday.

Wales face Austria in the other game in the group today with kick-off in Cardiff at 7.45pm.

Northern Ireland took another step closer to qualification with a 3-0 win at San Marino last night.

The victory leaves Michael O’Neill’s side seven points clear of rivals the Czech Republic in second place in Group C.

Scotland beat Lithuania by the same scoreline while England struck three late goals in a 4-0 defeat of Malta.

Elsewhere, Cork City have been made to wait to lift the League of Ireland Premier Division title.

John Caulfield’s side suffered a 2-1 loss at Shamrock Rovers last night while defending champions Dundalk beat St Pat’s 6-0

Cork’s lead at the top is still 14 points and they can win the League against Dundalk in the next round of games.

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