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The Republic of Ireland women’s side have a crucial upcoming play-off against Kazakhstan, with the first tie in Astana and the return leg at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. If the Irish will make it through, they will face either Belgium or Poland, with the winner of that round travelling to Brazil next summer for the World Cup Finals. – Friday,
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