Igor Bugaev

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Moldova manager Igor Dobrovolski: “We want the team to play as confidently and as aggressively as possible.” Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Disappointing campaign holds little promise for Moldova

Group D’s basement side Moldova have picked up just two points so far during this qualification campaign – but a third on Friday night would surely c(...)

Moldova’s Igor Bugaev celebrates scoring against Ireland last year. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Here’s everything you need to know about Moldova
  • Soccer
  • October 5, 2017, 11:37

The Republic of Ireland head into Friday night’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova knowing anything other than victory over the Group D basement boy(...)

Ireland’s goalkeeper Darren Randolph after the victory in Moldova. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Darren Randolph: We showed our resilience once again when it was needed most

Republic of Ireland keeper Darren Randolph is making no apologies for being greedy as he targets World Cup qualification. When the 29-year-old was as(...)

James McClean celebrates scoring his second and the Republic of Ireland’s third goal during the World Cup qualifying Group D game at the Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire
James McClean’s double wipes away Moldova challenge

Moldova 1 Republic of Ireland 3 For a team that, even by their own manager’s admission, struggles to “wipe the floor,” this two-goal defeat of Moldov(...)