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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

World Cup play-offs: Denmark v Rep of Ireland, Northern Ireland v Switzerland

• Four-time winners Italy will face Sweden for place in finals • Croatia will play their first-leg match at home to Greece Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill and Northern Ireland counterpart Michael O’Neill were pleased to avoid four-time winners Italy in Tuesday’s World Cup play-off draw. The two countries were both unseeded for the draw in Zurich and Northern Ireland were paired with Switzerland while the Republic will face Denmark. The two-legged ties will take place between 9 and 14 November, with Northern Ireland at home in the opening leg, while the Republic will host Denmark in their return fixture. Continue reading...


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