Person: Jaba Kankava

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Player ratings as Ireland left frustrated by Georgia

Ireland are top of the group with two games to play - starting with a tough tie in Switzerland on Tuesday.

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McCarthy’s first competitive home game sees Republic Of Ireland on their way to victory

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Stubborn Gibraltar will rely on set-pieces and breakaways to snatch a goal

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Dnipro advance as Seleznyov sinks Napoli

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Poland switch on power<

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Georgia take first points from Gibraltar

McGeady gets Ireland off to a winning start

Aiden McGeady launched Martin O’Neill’s competitive reign as Republic of Ireland boss in style with a match-winning Euro 2016 qualifier double in Georgia.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2014

Georgia boasts a proud past but uncertain future

Once upon a time, Georgia had a team to be feared.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Three Georgians to be wary of

Soccer writer, Ger McCarthy, highlights the three Georgian players he feels will deserve some special attention from the Irish players.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2014

Follow up: Ukrainian player tells of teammate's efforts to save player's life

Last weekend we brought you

the incredible story of Jaba Kankava saving an opposing player’s life during a Ukrainian league game.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

The Briefing - Your Friday morning news catch up

Welcome to your Friday morning briefing. Let us ensure you're up to speed on what's happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

Footballer's life saved by opposing player

This is incredible.

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014

Comeback sees Croatia claim top spot

Croatia 2 Georgia 1

Fri, 03 Jun, 2011

Rossi confident Azzurri will locate shooting boots

GIUSEPPE ROSSI is confident Italy will rediscover their goalscoring touch in tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Georgia.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2009

Rossi confident of end to Italy drought

Giuseppe Rossi is confident Italy will rediscover their goalscoring touch in tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier in Georgia.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2009

Like father, like son as Smolarek secures shock Polish win over Portugal

TWO first-half goals from striker Ebi Smolarek gave Poland a shock 2-1 win over Group A favourites Portugal in Chorzow.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2006

Shearer and Bellamy lead Magpies to win

Newcastle United 2 Dinamo Tbilisi 0

Fri, 05 Nov, 2004