Russia and Ireland are both in control of their own destinies in Euro 2012 qualification, but that's unlikely to be the case after today. Even if this match ends in a draw, Slovakia becomes the team in the driver's seat if they're able to win their match against Armenia later today. Russia currently leads the group, while Ireland and Slovakia are tied on points. Ireland will go top if they're able to get the upset win tonight in Moscow. Here are the lineups.
Russia Vs. Ireland, Euro 2012 Qualifying: Lineups
Russia lineup (4-4-1-1): Malafeev; Anyukov, A. Berezutsky, Ignashevich, V. Berezutsky; Zhirkov, Semshov, Shirokov, Zyryanov; Arshavin; Kerzhakov
Substitutes from: Shunin, Pogrebnyak, Torbinskiy, Pavlyuchenko, Bilyaletdinov, Glushakov, Shiskin
Ireland lineup (4-4-2): Given; Kelly, Ward, O’Dea, Dunne; Whelan, McGeady, Andrews, Duff; Doyle, Keane
Substitutes from: Westwood, Foley, Delaney, Lawrence, Hunt, McCarthy, Cox
The match kicks off at 11:00 am ET, 7:00 pm local time. It’s not available via conventional means in the USA, which is, quite honestly, enough reason for neutrals to cheer for Ireland in this one. I apologize to this website’s one and only Slovakia supporting editor.
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