RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Pivotal week for the Girls in Green

Anthony Pyne is joined by Gary Rogers and Conan Byrne to review the weekend's FAI Cup action and look ahead to Ireland's pivotal World Cup qualifier against Finland.

Conan's highlighting of the non-league side's poor record in the cup this year drew plenty of attention at weekend, but Gary believes the LOI sides should be dominating these encounters given the strides being made in the league.

Shamrock Rovers have been handed a tough Europa Conference League draw, with Gary and Conan hopeful that the Hoops' strong home form in Europe this season continues and allows them to secure some profitable victories.

Also making Tallaght a fortress of late are Vera Pauw's senior side, who could secure a World Cup play-off place with victory over Finland on Thursday. The home crowd will be vital as Pauw's in-form players look to take a huge step towards Australia and New Zealand.

Finally, the lads discuss the two 9-0 hidings at the weekend. While neither were ever on receiving end of such a defeat, they give some insight into how Bournemouth keeper Mark Travers may be feeling after picking the ball out of the net nine times at Anfield.

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