Ireland can grind out crucial victory

Ireland captain Seamus Coleman scored a late winner against GeorgiaCredit: Mike Hewitt

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There is little margin for error in Group D of World Cup qualifying with four nations locked together on four points and Ireland know anything less than victory could be catastrophic in Moldova.

Bookmakers rate the Irish odds-on to triumph and they look worth backing at 8-15 to obtain a crucial win against the worst side in the six-team group.

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Mark LangdonRacing Post Sport

Published on 8 October 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 18:00, 8 October 2016

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