Friday, September 6, 2013

World Cup Qualifiers 2014: Ireland vs Sweden

Republic of Ireland vs Sweden takes place that nigh in a 2013 World Cup qualifier.
The game takes place at the Aviva Stadium(Dublin) and is scheduled to start at 19:45 BST.
In the UK, the game airs live on Sky Sports 2/Sky Sports 2 HD

Ireland could hand Richard Dunne his first race begin since Euro 2012, when Mark Wilson (foot) is also in contention.
Anthony Pilkington (knee) has been passed fit and may also feature.
Sweden travel to Dublin with doubts over Celtic defender Mikael Lustig (ankle), while Andreas Granqvist is suspended.
But Fulham winger Alex Kacaniklic (fitness) should be favorable for the Group-C match.

What they've said ahead of kick-off:
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni:
"Sweden aren't powerless, but the centre-backs are slow. They are tall and fine. However we are maybe a bit fast for them.

"They're not weak. However no team is unbeatable."

Sweden coach Erik Hamren:
"It will be a tough match. They are hard to beat. Kazakhstan will also be a tough match. They would have beaten Ireland but for two late goals, and Austria drew 0-0 there."