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."
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Wolrd Cup Qualifiers 2014: Russia vs Luxembourg
Russia will be householder Luxembourg at Stadium Centralniy in World Cup qualifying 2014 play on Saturday, September 06, 2013.
Russia -The world number 16- has been 4-2 in 6 World Cup qualifying games so far, declaring 12 points. The Russians have beat Azerbaijan and Israel when going 1-1 to Northern Ireland and Portugal.
The Russians started tourney with a 2-0 destroy to Northern Ireland and win Israel 4-0 in 2nd game of qualifiers. The winning maintained while Russia overthrowed Azerbaijan and Portugal in 2 1-0 results but the team was weak to install on that achievement as it lost 1-0 to Portugal in 5th qualifier. In 6th match to Northern Ireland, Russia had a main opportunity to rush Portugal with 2 matches in hand. However, flopped poorly in a 1-0 loss to Northern Ireland. When this match is unseemly to do much for Northern Ireland, it could hurt Russia's opportunities at winning the group.
Russia is 2 points down Group-F head Portugal.
Luxembourg has yet to gain a game in World Cup qualifying, drawing with Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan and deceiving to Portugal and Israel. The flank is on the underside of the Group-F table with 3 points.
Start: Sep. 6, 2013 - 10:30 AM(ET)
Live Stream: ESPN3
Location: Centralniy Stadium (Kazan, Russia)
Russia -The world number 16- has been 4-2 in 6 World Cup qualifying games so far, declaring 12 points. The Russians have beat Azerbaijan and Israel when going 1-1 to Northern Ireland and Portugal.
The Russians started tourney with a 2-0 destroy to Northern Ireland and win Israel 4-0 in 2nd game of qualifiers. The winning maintained while Russia overthrowed Azerbaijan and Portugal in 2 1-0 results but the team was weak to install on that achievement as it lost 1-0 to Portugal in 5th qualifier. In 6th match to Northern Ireland, Russia had a main opportunity to rush Portugal with 2 matches in hand. However, flopped poorly in a 1-0 loss to Northern Ireland. When this match is unseemly to do much for Northern Ireland, it could hurt Russia's opportunities at winning the group.
Russia is 2 points down Group-F head Portugal.
Luxembourg has yet to gain a game in World Cup qualifying, drawing with Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan and deceiving to Portugal and Israel. The flank is on the underside of the Group-F table with 3 points.
Start: Sep. 6, 2013 - 10:30 AM(ET)
Live Stream: ESPN3
Location: Centralniy Stadium (Kazan, Russia)
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