Swiss boss hopes to repeat history

SWITZERLAND will be hoping to repeat recent history on Wednesday when they travel to Dublin for a decisive World Cup qualifying match against Ireland.

Following their impressive 1-1 draw at home to France on Saturday the Swiss can virtually guarantee top spot in European qualifying group four - and an automatic berth at next year’s finals in Germany - by beating the Irish at Lansdowne Road.

Unbeaten in 12 games, Koebi Kuhn’s men will also be on something of a roll against the Republic. They beat Ireland home and away during their successful qualifying campaign for Euro 2004 before drawing 1-1 in their September 2004 World Cup qualifier in Basel.