Person: Konstantin Vassiljev

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Here's how Ireland have fared in past play-offs

This is Ireland’s ninth time to be involved in a play-off for the right to participate at a major tournament.

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Van Persie spares Dutch blushes

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Trapattoni praises Irish desire

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Here We Go Again

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The boys of summer

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Duff: It's an amazing feeling to qualify

Boys in Green complete journey to Euro 2012

Republic of Ireland 1 Estonia 1 (Ireland win 5-1 on aggregate)

Tue, 15 Nov, 2011

Job done as Ireland draw with Estonia

The Republic of Ireland have qualified for the Euro 2012 Championship after drawing 1-1 with Estonia tonight, winning the tie 5-1 on aggregate.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2011

Ward goal sets Ireland up for qualification

HT: Republic of Ireland 1 Estonia 0 (Aggregate: 5-0)

Tue, 15 Nov, 2011

Andrews goal gives Trap's men half-time lead over ten-man Estonia

Estonia 0 Republic of Ireland 1

Fri, 11 Nov, 2011

Wily Ruutli’s charm offensive shields Estonian expectations

UNDERDOGS? Tarmo Ruutli doesn’t know the meaning of the word.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2011

Put ’em under pressure, former Latvia boss Johnson urges boys in green

THE Republic of Ireland should exert constant pressure on Estonia’s defence to force errors that will clinch qualification for the final stages of Euro 2012.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2011

Ruutli the brains behind rise and rise of the talent of Tallinn

ONLY last month, the prospects of Estonia reaching the Euro 2012 play-offs seemed laughable.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2011

Estonia: All you need to know

HOW THEY QUALIFIED

Fri, 14 Oct, 2011

Bosnia and France to slug it out for Euro 2012 place

Bosnia set up a winner-takes-all Group D clash with France in Paris after a 5-0 win over Luxembourg in Zenica, while the French cantered to an equally convincing 3-0 triumph against Albania tonight.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2011

Estonia end Euro hopes for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland 1 Estonia 2

Fri, 07 Oct, 2011

Azzurri ease to win over Estonia

Italy 3 Estonia 0

Fri, 03 Jun, 2011

North put brakes on Italy

FORMER world champions Italy are the latest team to realise you cannot take Northern Ireland lightly.

Sat, 09 Oct, 2010

Newcastle and Spurs celebrate Euro success

It was a mixed night for English clubs in the UEFA Cup First Round First Leg tonight.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2006