| Ireland drew France in the play-offs for a place in the 2010 World Cup. The last-minute Italian leveler in their group encounter would be rued if they fail to overcome the French. But, they way the Irish are playing now, I would not bet against them.
A hint of conspiracy though as Portugal get Bosnia-Herzegovina and it's impossible to see Cristiano Ronaldo miss the plane to South Africa.
Russia should go through after getting drawn with Slovenia, while Greece can upset the Ukraine if they can avoid defeat away.
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