All this talk of a boycott and the Ireland are playing Qatar tonight

[Jedi boro]

Hmmm maybe not then eh.

 

[ForssAwakens]

Why should the national team be judged against the standards that are being implemented in the country in its workers rights

 

[Jedi boro]

It’s all part of the PR assault for Qatar 2022 as it’s a friendly.

 

[TeaCider]

Qatar are unofficially in Ireland's qualifying group.

It's a 5 team group, whilst most qualifying groups are 6, and every team in it is also playing 2 friendlies against Qatar to give their imported team practice before the World Cup.

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

Hmmm maybe not then eh.

Are you boycotting the world cup?

 

[rob_fmttm]

Potentially a very difficult game for Stephen Kenny to try and break his duck. Qatar won the Asian Cup didn't they.

 

[TeaCider]

Potentially a very difficult game for Stephen Kenny to try and break his duck. Qatar won the Asian Cup didn't they.

They beat the mighty Luxembourg, so Ireland have no chance.

 

[rob_fmttm]

Yes, although it says in the match report beat 10-men Luxembourg 1-0. Maybe the Irish can cling to that, the extra man.

 

[Abel Tasman]

Ireland 1 up with the boards favourite players on the scoresheet.

 

[Cardiffdaffs]

Qatar have equalised I see.