Georgia game to take place in Mainz

The Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying match with Georgia on September 6 is to be played in Mainz, Germany, FIFA have confirmed.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2008 - 14:46

The Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying match with Georgia on September 6 is to be played in Mainz, Germany, FIFA have confirmed.

FIFA have ordered the match to be played in Germany because of security fears in Georgia.

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