Republic of Ireland vs Austria live stream soccer world cup qualifying video sopcast online on HD TV.
Republic of Ireland Details:
Qualification history
It took Republic of Ireland fully six decades to qualify for a FIFA World Cup™. Their breakthrough tournament was Italy 1990, when – under Jack Charlton’s inspirational management – they made it through a group including Spain, Northern Ireland and Hungary, beating La Roja en route. Four years later, Charlton’s side once again qualified alongside the Spanish, edging out then European champions Denmark, while in 2002 – with Mick McCarthy at the helm – they made it to Korea and Japan at the Netherlands’ expense. However, the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary campaigns both ended in disappointment, and the Irish will be eager to avoid a third successive qualifying failure.
FIFA World Cup finals history
The mere mention of Italy 1990 still brings a smile to Irish faces, with memories vivid of the team’s fairy tale run to the quarter-finals, via draws against England, the Dutch and a heart-stopping penalty shootout win over Romania. The hosts ended Charlton’s side’s hopes on that occasion, but they were back in the latter stages four years later, having beaten the Italians 1-0 in a famous group opener at New York’s Giants Stadium. And the Republic maintained their 100 per cent record of qualifying from the group stage in 2002, Robbie Keane’s last-gasp equaliser against Germany providing a joyful prelude to the disappointment of defeat to Spain on penalties in the last 16.
The current crop
The Republic have progressed significantly under the tutelage of Giovanni Trapattoni, with the Italian’s trademark defensive framework providing a platform for noticeably improved results. Trapattoni also boasts plenty of attacking talent with the likes of Robbie Keane, Aiden McGeady and Kevin Doyle at his disposal, and having come so close to reaching South Africa 2010 in that infamous play-off against France, the Irish will be hopeful of earning a ticket to Brazil 2014.
The key players
No-one has made more appearances or kept more clean sheets for the Republic than Shay Given, and the long-serving No1 remains one of the best keepers in the business. Further forward, Keane – the team’s all-time record goalscorer – is finally under competition for his starting spot from the likes of Kevin Doyle and Shane Long, while Aiden McGeady’s skill and craft makes the Spartak Moscow winger well worth watching.
Coach: Giovanni Trapattoni
Best performances in a FIFA competition: FIFA U-20 World Cup Malaysia 1997 (Third place), FIFA World Cup Italy 1990 (Quarter-finals)
Former stars: Liam Brady, Paul McGrath, Roy Keane
Austria Details:
Qualification history
Seven-time FIFA World Cup™ contenders Austria rank as outsiders in the race for a berth at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. The team from the Alpine republic missed out on the last three editions of the global showdown after failing to make an impression in qualifying. The main reason why their last appearance at the finals dates back to 1998 is a lack of consistency, with stirring displays too often followed by below-par performances.
FIFA World Cup finals history
The glory days for the Austrian national team are a fading memory. After finishing fourth at the second edition of the tournament in Italy in 1934, the team representing the nation of eight million achieved their best-ever placing 20 years later with third place at the 1954 finals in Switzerland. The best result in the next five appearances was seventh at Argentina 1978. Their most recent tilt at the title at France 1998 ended at the group stage.
The current crop
Austria are striving to assemble a healthy blend of promising young talent and battle-hardened veterans. Aleksandar Dragovic, David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic are showing immense promise at a young age, and all have made the breakthrough into the senior team. They are balanced by experience in the shape of much-travelled keeper Jurgen Macho, centre-back Emanuel Pogatetz, midfield battler Christian Fuchs and striker Stefan Maierhofer, who provide the spine of the team and a stable platform for the young guns to show off their skills.
The key players
Still a youth in footballing terms, Alaba already rates as the figurehead of a new Austrian generation. Assuming he continues his steady progress, the defensive midfielder could anchor the team for a full generation. Striker Arnautovic has an authentic nose for goal, but has been held back at times by disciplinary problems on and off the field. Pogatetz, a rock-solid defender, already has experience of the game at club level in Russia, England and Germany, where he currently plays.
Coach: Marcel Koller
Best performances in a FIFA competition: Men's Olympic Football Tournament Berlin 1936 (Runners-up), FIFA World Cup Switzerland 1954 (Third place), FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 (Fourth place)
Former stars: Toni Polster, Andreas Herzog, Hans Krankl
Date:26/03/13
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Venue:Dublin
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Republic of Ireland Details:
Qualification history
It took Republic of Ireland fully six decades to qualify for a FIFA World Cup™. Their breakthrough tournament was Italy 1990, when – under Jack Charlton’s inspirational management – they made it through a group including Spain, Northern Ireland and Hungary, beating La Roja en route. Four years later, Charlton’s side once again qualified alongside the Spanish, edging out then European champions Denmark, while in 2002 – with Mick McCarthy at the helm – they made it to Korea and Japan at the Netherlands’ expense. However, the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary campaigns both ended in disappointment, and the Irish will be eager to avoid a third successive qualifying failure.
FIFA World Cup finals history
The mere mention of Italy 1990 still brings a smile to Irish faces, with memories vivid of the team’s fairy tale run to the quarter-finals, via draws against England, the Dutch and a heart-stopping penalty shootout win over Romania. The hosts ended Charlton’s side’s hopes on that occasion, but they were back in the latter stages four years later, having beaten the Italians 1-0 in a famous group opener at New York’s Giants Stadium. And the Republic maintained their 100 per cent record of qualifying from the group stage in 2002, Robbie Keane’s last-gasp equaliser against Germany providing a joyful prelude to the disappointment of defeat to Spain on penalties in the last 16.
The current crop
The Republic have progressed significantly under the tutelage of Giovanni Trapattoni, with the Italian’s trademark defensive framework providing a platform for noticeably improved results. Trapattoni also boasts plenty of attacking talent with the likes of Robbie Keane, Aiden McGeady and Kevin Doyle at his disposal, and having come so close to reaching South Africa 2010 in that infamous play-off against France, the Irish will be hopeful of earning a ticket to Brazil 2014.
The key players
No-one has made more appearances or kept more clean sheets for the Republic than Shay Given, and the long-serving No1 remains one of the best keepers in the business. Further forward, Keane – the team’s all-time record goalscorer – is finally under competition for his starting spot from the likes of Kevin Doyle and Shane Long, while Aiden McGeady’s skill and craft makes the Spartak Moscow winger well worth watching.
Coach: Giovanni Trapattoni
Best performances in a FIFA competition: FIFA U-20 World Cup Malaysia 1997 (Third place), FIFA World Cup Italy 1990 (Quarter-finals)
Former stars: Liam Brady, Paul McGrath, Roy Keane
Austria Details:
Qualification history
Seven-time FIFA World Cup™ contenders Austria rank as outsiders in the race for a berth at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. The team from the Alpine republic missed out on the last three editions of the global showdown after failing to make an impression in qualifying. The main reason why their last appearance at the finals dates back to 1998 is a lack of consistency, with stirring displays too often followed by below-par performances.
FIFA World Cup finals history
The glory days for the Austrian national team are a fading memory. After finishing fourth at the second edition of the tournament in Italy in 1934, the team representing the nation of eight million achieved their best-ever placing 20 years later with third place at the 1954 finals in Switzerland. The best result in the next five appearances was seventh at Argentina 1978. Their most recent tilt at the title at France 1998 ended at the group stage.
The current crop
Austria are striving to assemble a healthy blend of promising young talent and battle-hardened veterans. Aleksandar Dragovic, David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic are showing immense promise at a young age, and all have made the breakthrough into the senior team. They are balanced by experience in the shape of much-travelled keeper Jurgen Macho, centre-back Emanuel Pogatetz, midfield battler Christian Fuchs and striker Stefan Maierhofer, who provide the spine of the team and a stable platform for the young guns to show off their skills.
The key players
Still a youth in footballing terms, Alaba already rates as the figurehead of a new Austrian generation. Assuming he continues his steady progress, the defensive midfielder could anchor the team for a full generation. Striker Arnautovic has an authentic nose for goal, but has been held back at times by disciplinary problems on and off the field. Pogatetz, a rock-solid defender, already has experience of the game at club level in Russia, England and Germany, where he currently plays.
Coach: Marcel Koller
Best performances in a FIFA competition: Men's Olympic Football Tournament Berlin 1936 (Runners-up), FIFA World Cup Switzerland 1954 (Third place), FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 (Fourth place)
Former stars: Toni Polster, Andreas Herzog, Hans Krankl
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