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There are nine matches in European qualifying tonight, but much of our focus will be on Group D, where the Republic of Ireland entertain Serbia, who are two points ahead of them. Two points behind the Irish, Wales are not expected to encounter too much resistance from bottom placed Moldova at the Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau, but may not have it all their own way.

Following their awful performance against Georgia, the expectations of Irish fans are fairly low and even if they hold on to finish second in their group, a play-off place may not be assured. Only eight of the nine teams who finish second in European qualifying will make the play-offs and the Irish are currently two points ahead of the bottom ranked second placed side, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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SOURCE : GUARDIAN SPORTS
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