Republic of Ireland v Estonia result – Draw puts Ireland in Euro 2012 Visit SkyBet Save For Later Posted by Leigh Copson 15 Nov 2011 Tweet Stephen Ward of Republic of Ireland is mobbed after scoring the opener as Robbie Keane celebrates goal during the EURO 2012 Qualifier Play Off Second Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Estonia at Aviva Stadium on November 15, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. (credit: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Euro 2012 newsPortugal v Bosnia-Herzegovina result – Portugal romp into Euro 2012Montenegro v Czech Republic result – Czechs through to Euro 2012Croatia v Turkey result – Croatia reach Euro 2012 after draw Share it Pin It The Republic of Ireland secured their place in Euro 2012 as a 1-1 draw with Estonia wrapped up a convincing 5-1 aggregate win.Ireland suffered play-off heartache in France two years ago, but they made sure there would be no repeat of that disappointment this time around.The hosts held a commanding 4-0 lead from the first leg in Tallinn and could have put the game to bed inside the opening 10 minutes, but Robbie Keane was denied by a fine stop from Pavel Londak before firing another chance wide with only the Estonian goalkeeper to beat.The opening goal finally came on the half-an-hour mark when Kevin Doyle’s header was parried by Londak, but unfortunately for the Estonian the ball fell to Stephen Ward and he made no mistake with his finish.Shay Given was finally forced into a save just before the break, denying Vladimir Voskoboinikov, while at the other end Londak did well to deny a shot from Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan.Estonia did salvage some pride from the game when Given could not keep out a Konstantin Vassiljev strike from 30 yards, but they would have fallen behind again had Londak not kept out a powerful header from Richard Dunne.Whelan and Given then combined to deny Martin Vunk as Ireland settled for a 1-1 draw and place in next summer’s European Championship.Giovanni Trapattoni’s men are 10/3 with SkyBet to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2012, but the firm also acknowledge they may find it tough just getting out of their group, making Ireland 2/5 to go out in the group stage in Poland and Ukraine.Sky Bet’s Alexander Di Michele told Bettingpro.com: “The odds are stacked against them to get out of their group whoever they draw as they will probably be in the bottom pool of seeds.“But they are a tough side to break down under Trapattoni and will be no pushover.” Read our SkyBet review Get a £10 free bet (no deposit) plus £50 free (cash match) at Skybet Like Like Post to wall 157 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles Euro 2012 Latest Schedule and Fixtures List25 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for Euro 2012 England Euro 2012 betting: Jack Butland 25/1 to play after John Ruddy withdrawal25 May 2012Rookie goalkeeper Jack Butland has been called up to the England squad for Euro 2012 after John Rud Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 squad - James McClean tipped to start21 May 2012Sunderland winger James McClean could start the Republic of Ireland’s first Euro 2012 match against Carles Puyol doubtful for Euro 201208 May 2012Barcelona captain Carles Puyol could miss Euro 2012 after his club announced he requires knee surge Dutch name provisional squad for Euro 201207 May 2012Premier League goalkeepers Tim Krul and Michel Vorm have been named in the provisional 35-man Nethe Republic of Ireland squad named for Euro 201207 May 2012Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has been omitted from the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2012 a More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags Euro 2012 Betting, Euro 2012 Odds, Euro 2012 Play-Off Results, Republic Of Ireland 1 Estonia 1, Republic Of Ireland V Estonia Result
