Ireland aiming for second in group, says Houghton

The Republic of Ireland have been pitted against reigning world champions Italy in Group Eight of the World Cup Qualifying phase today, where they will also line up against Bulgaria, Cyprus, Georgia and newcomers Montenegro.

Sun, 25 Nov, 2007 - 17:55

The Republic of Ireland have been pitted against reigning world champions Italy in Group Eight of the World Cup Qualifying phase today, where they will also line up against Bulgaria, Cyprus, Georgia and newcomers Montenegro.

But it is the match against the Azzurri which is sure to grab the headlines.

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