Despite allowing two late goals, Russia held on for a 3-2 win over Ireland, bouncing back from a loss in Moscow to Slovakia, putting five nations within two points of the lead in Group B.
Despite allowing two late goals, Russia held on for a 3-2 win over Ireland, bouncing back from a loss in Moscow to Slovakia, putting five nations within two points of the lead in Group B.
Russia’s win combines with Armenia’s 3-1 triumph over the Slovaks to leave three teams – Russia, Ireland and Slovakia – with six points atop the group. Macedonia and Armenia each have four points, with Andorra bottom, without a point through three matches.