This Saturday, September 2, 2017 (9:00 AM Pacific) Georgia will host the Republic of Ireland at the Boris Paichadze Stadium for a match in the UEFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers. While Georgia is already practically eliminated from making the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Ireland is one of the top teams in Group D of the competition.
How to Watch Georgia vs the Republic of Ireland
The Georgia vs Republic of Ireland match will be broadcast this Friday, September 2 at 9:00 AM Pacific:
TV Schedule: Fox Sports 2
Watch Live Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free)
Match Preview
Georgia is currently fifth in Group D of these UEFA World Cup qualifiers with only three points from the first six games. Group D is highly competitive with four teams still in contention for the top spot in the group and Georgia has almost no chance of contending for a World Cup spot.
The Crusaders have an interesting squad with players who play all across Europe and even one MLS Player, Valeri Qazaishvili of the San Jose Earthquakes. The squad does still not compare to Ireland’s squad as there is a very clear quality gap between the two teams.
The Republic of Ireland is currently second in Group D with 12 points just behind on goal differential to first-place Serbia. Martin O’Neill has a solid side that all plays in England with the exception of Jonny Hayes of Scottish side Celtic and Kevin Doyle of MLS team Colorado Rapids. Some of the more intriguing players on The Green Army include Robbie Brady, James McClean, James McCarthy and Shane Long but the absence of Seamus Coleman due to injury is a big blow to the team.
The Boys in Green defeated Georgia 1-0 the first time the two teams met in Dublin and this should be another three points for Martin O’Neill’s team.
