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  • Republic of Ireland Captain Shay Given stands by his goal post.
  • Italy's Fabio Quagliarella (C) celebrates with teamate Alberto Gilardino
  • Italy's Fabio Cannavaro waves to supporters
  • Bulgaria's Stanislav Angelov (L) vies for the ball with Georgia's Luka Razmadze (R)
  • Bulgaria's Plamen Nikolov (top) vies for the ball with Georgia's Levan Kobiashvili

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    Fixtures and Results

    10 Oct 09MontenegroMNE2:1 (1:1)GEOGeorgia
    14 Oct 09Republic of IrelandIRL0:0MNEMontenegro
    14 Oct 09ItalyITA3:2 (0:1)CYPCyprus
    14 Oct 09BulgariaBUL6:2 (6:1)GEOGeorgia

    Standings

    MPWDLPts
    ItalyItaly1073024
    Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland1046018
    BulgariaBulgaria1035214
    CyprusCyprus102359
    MontenegroMontenegro101639
    GeorgiaGeorgia100373

    Analysis

    Italian job looks straightforward
    Italy, the FIFA World Cup holders, start out on the long road in defence of their crown in a section which includes Bulgaria and Republic of Ireland.

      Quotes

      Donadoni (ITA): They're tough opponents
      Roberto Donadoni, Italy (Coach): "Bulgaria, Ireland, Georgia, Montenegro don't have a great football tradition but they are difficult opponents. On paper Bulgaria should be the one to push us closest for qualification."

      Group Goal Counter
      Latest Scorer
      GEO Levan KOBIASHVILI
      BUL:GEO
      6:2
      Top Scorers
      GF
      IRL Robbie KEANE6
      BUL Dimitar BERBATOV5
      ITA Alberto GILARDINO4
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