The Republic of Ireland clash with Slovakia tonight at Aviva in Group B of the Euro 2012 qualifiers,yesterday the manager Giovanni Trapattoni surprised many by picking Shane Long ahead of Kevin Doyle up front.
Kick off is at 7.45.
In the other encounters in our group Russia host Macedonia at 5 o’clock while at the same time Andorra host Armenia.
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Ireland, Slovakia and Russia are all tied on 13 points at the top of the group.
Last night the Republic of Ireland under 21’s opened their qualification campaign with a 2-1 win over Hungary at the Showgrounds.
Rhys Murphy and Robbie Brady with the goals.