World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Ireland hold Italy to 2-2
DUBLIN, Oct. 10, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (European Qualifiers) : Ireland tied 2-2 with Italy (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Italians top of Group 8 with 21 points. Ireland is second with 17 points. In their last game, Italy will meet Cyprus on October 14, while Ireland will face Montenegro.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Italy at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
- 16 appearances (first in 1934)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) Runners-up (1970, 1994) Third Place (1990) Fourth Place (1978)
Ireland
2:2
Italy
2:2 (1:1)
- 10 October 2009
- 20:00
- Dublin
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Italy | 21 |
| Ireland | 17 |
 Bulgaria | 11 |
 Cyprus | 9 |
 Montenegro | 8 |
 Georgia | 3 |
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