Euro 2012 Qualifiers : Russia beats Ireland 3-2
DUBLIN, Oct. 8, 2010 (AMP) — Poland Ukraine 2012 (Qualifiers) : Russia defeated Ireland by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2012 UEFA European Championship on Friday night.
The result put the Irish top of Group B with 6 points. Russia is second with 6 points. In their next game, Ireland will meet third-placed Slovakia on October 12, while Russia will face Macedonia.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Ireland at the Euro
- 1 appearances (1988)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
Russia at the Euro
- 3 appearances (first in 1996)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
Ireland
2:3
Russia
2:3 (0:2)
- 8 October 2010
- 19:45
- Dublin
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6 |
| Russia | 6 |
 Slovakia | 6 |
 Macedonia | 4 |
 Armenia | 1 |
 Andorra | 0 |
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