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For a long time, the World Cup qualifying group D held a four-point match between Serbia, Wales, Ireland and Austria to win the direct ticket for the World Cup next year. But two rounds before the end, Serbia is almost the first, while Austria already needs an absolute miracle to reach at least second place. These will be the end of Wales and Ireland, which will meet on the final day. Before that, it is up to the Irish to master the duty of Moldova.
Ireland :
Only a defeat in eight games has conceded Ireland and yet the team is only third. This is due to the four draws that the Irish have achieved so far, with exactly one-half of all previous qualifying matches having ended with a draw. Ireland were very strong in qualifying and drew three three and one draw from the first four games. Of the last four games Ireland could not win any more. The only defeat so far was the last day when Ireland lost 1: 1 against Serbia. With a victory, Ireland would have catapulted to the top, but then the Irish slipped from place two to three and have only theoretical opportunities on place one and thus the direct qualification for Russia 2018.
The backlog for Serbia is now four. Wales on second place is only one point away, and on Monday, Ireland must go straight to the last group game. There, the Irish can get second place, but a victory against Moldova before it is almost mandatory. In their own country the performances so far were not however exhilarating. There was a win, a defeat and two draws and all this with a goal difference of 2: 2! Against Georgia they won 1: 0 at home, while the team lost 1: 1 against Serbia. From Wales, Ireland were scoreless at home, from Austria 1: 1. There were many goals so far on the green island so far not to marvel.
Moldova:
Moldova played no role at an early stage of the qualification. Even though the group was very much occupied with Serbia, Wales, Ireland and Austria, they had hoped for more in the Moldovia camp than just two points after eight games. Both counters brought Moldova against Georgia. Against the other group opponents, Moldova always lost quite clear with at least two goals difference. At the same time it was indifferent whether Moldova was at home or had to go abroad. In their own country, Moldova is on a 0-1-3 score at 3: 10 goals, also abroad on a 0-1-3 score at 1: 10 goals.
Three of Moldova’s four goals were scored in the two matches against Georgia. The fourth goal was Moldova in the first leg against Ireland, which was lost at home with 3: 3. By the 69th minute Moldova could keep the match balanced, then a double strike of the Irish ensured within seven minutes for the decision. It is very likely that Moldova will lose on Friday in Dublin, but the question is, how many goals will Moldova face against an Irish team that has only met twice in four home games?
Ireland vs Moldova head to head matches
09.10.16 WC Moldova Ireland 1 : 3