World Cup 2022: Could a Finnish double give Ireland some hope?
Ireland will face Finland in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.
Stephen Kenny's side are currently bottom of Group A, with just one point from their first three games. Finland, meanwhile, are third with four points.
A win for Ireland would reignite their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup, but they will need to be at their best to beat a Finland side who have impressed in recent months.
Finland have won their last two games, against Kazakhstan and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
They are a well-organized and disciplined side, and they will be confident of getting a result in Dublin.
Ireland, on the other hand, have been struggling for form. They have lost their last two games, against Serbia and Luxembourg, and they have not scored a goal in their last three matches.
However, Ireland have a good record against Finland, having won four of their last five meetings.
They will also be buoyed by the fact that they will be playing at home.
The match is likely to be a close one, and it could go either way.
Here is a look at some of the key talking points ahead of the game:
- Can Ireland get back to winning ways?
- Will Finland continue their good form?
- Who will be the key players for both sides?
- How big of an impact will the home crowd have?
Conclusion:
The Republic of Ireland will be hoping that a Finnish double can give them some hope of qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar next year.
Stephen Kenny's side have endured a difficult start to their Group A campaign, but they will be confident of getting a positive result against Finland on Tuesday night.
Finland are a well-organized and disciplined side, but Ireland have a good record against them and will be buoyed by the fact that they will be playing at home.
The match is likely to be a close one, but Ireland will be hoping that they can get back to winning ways and reignite their hopes of reaching the World Cup.
