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THANKS ARMENIA; GROUP B ROUND-UP
The Mirror, UK
September 7, 2011 Wednesday
Slovakia 0 Armenia 4 ThE Republic of Ireland will be guaranteed
a play-off to earn a place at Euro 2012 if they win next month's
qualifiers against Andorra and Armenia.
Armenia's shock 4-0 win over Slovakia on Tuesday was a further boost
for the Republic after Giovanni Trapattoni's side had earned a 0-0
draw in Moscow.
The Republic face minnows Andorra away on October 7 before facing
Armenia in Dublin four days later.
however, Armenia have now also moved into the frame for qualification.
Russia lead the Group on 17 points - two ahead of the Republic with
Armenia and Slovakia a further point off the pace.
The next round of games on October 7 sees Armenia hosting Macedonia,
Slovakia at home to Russia with the Republic playing in Andorra.
Four days later, the group concludes with the Republic's home game
against Armenia, Russia hosting Andorra and Slovakia travelling
to Macedonia.
Two remaining Republic wins would be enough to win the group if Russia
lose in Slovakia.
Armenia scored all their goals in the second-half in Tuesday's win
in Zilina.
Yura Movsisyan put Armenia ahead in the 57th minute with henrik
Mkhitaryan (70), Gevorg Ghazaryan (80) and Artur Sarkisov (90) adding
the further goals.
Meanwhile, Mirko Ivanovski's goal gave Macedonia a 1-0 win over
Andorra in their Euro 2012 Group B qualifier on Tuesday, securing a
first victory for new coach John Toshack, above.
Ivanovski struck just before the hour after the hosts had wasted a
succession of chances.
Former Wales and Real Madrid manager Toshack was named coach last
month, taking over from Mirsad Jonuz who was sacked.
The Mirror, UK
September 7, 2011 Wednesday
Slovakia 0 Armenia 4 ThE Republic of Ireland will be guaranteed
a play-off to earn a place at Euro 2012 if they win next month's
qualifiers against Andorra and Armenia.
Armenia's shock 4-0 win over Slovakia on Tuesday was a further boost
for the Republic after Giovanni Trapattoni's side had earned a 0-0
draw in Moscow.
The Republic face minnows Andorra away on October 7 before facing
Armenia in Dublin four days later.
however, Armenia have now also moved into the frame for qualification.
Russia lead the Group on 17 points - two ahead of the Republic with
Armenia and Slovakia a further point off the pace.
The next round of games on October 7 sees Armenia hosting Macedonia,
Slovakia at home to Russia with the Republic playing in Andorra.
Four days later, the group concludes with the Republic's home game
against Armenia, Russia hosting Andorra and Slovakia travelling
to Macedonia.
Two remaining Republic wins would be enough to win the group if Russia
lose in Slovakia.
Armenia scored all their goals in the second-half in Tuesday's win
in Zilina.
Yura Movsisyan put Armenia ahead in the 57th minute with henrik
Mkhitaryan (70), Gevorg Ghazaryan (80) and Artur Sarkisov (90) adding
the further goals.
Meanwhile, Mirko Ivanovski's goal gave Macedonia a 1-0 win over
Andorra in their Euro 2012 Group B qualifier on Tuesday, securing a
first victory for new coach John Toshack, above.
Ivanovski struck just before the hour after the hosts had wasted a
succession of chances.
Former Wales and Real Madrid manager Toshack was named coach last
month, taking over from Mirsad Jonuz who was sacked.