If there is one team in need of a crucial string of victories in the Euro 2016 qualifying, it could be Ireland. Irish bettors and pundits ready and eager to put money on their beloved Green Army are still trapped in this suspenseful drama. The chance for at least a play-off spot is so close, like the chance to qualify. And yet the reality seems so far; tough luck for the Boys in Green.
But really now, is there hope?
Yes. But the Green Army is hanging on a very thin, fragile rope.
The Group D action in the Euro 2016 Qualifying actually started well for Ireland. They were set to face two minnows in Georgia and Gibraltar. The Crusaders threatened with a possible draw outcome after an equalizer from Tornike Okriashvili in the 38th minute but Aiden McGeady sealed the first win with a score in the 90-minute mark.
Ireland’s confidence soar sky-high after Gibraltar were routed in a convincing fashion, with Ireland pouring in six unanswered goals. Gibraltar shot itself in the foot after an own goal by Jordan Perez made things worse for Team 54.
By their third fixture, things start to turn sour. Ireland were fortunate they forced a 1-1 draw with Germany, considering how they struggled all game long in finding the end of the net, being able to do so only during extended period, scoring in 90+4′.
Whatever hopes of burying the Germany setback behind was nonexistent after Scotland dealt a crucial blow to Ireland, the Scots eking out a 1-0 victory over the Ireland. That, and Ireland failing to win over Poland, would doom Ireland to the dreaded fourth spot.
But all is not lost. Poland and Germany both have four wins. Scotland have 3, and Ireland 2. All the Boys in Green need to do is start a winning streak to end their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign on a good note and advance to the main event. And it is not mission impossible, especially since they could have easily won against Poland and Germany during their first encounter.
Let us just hope Ireland gets lucky this time around.
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