Georgia News

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Del Bosque relieved with victory over Georgia

Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | September, 12 2012

Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque was a relieved man after Roberto Soldado's 85th minute goal secured the world champions a win in their opening World Cup 2014 qualifier in Georgia on Wednesday night.

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Ketsbaia preparing for 'best team of all time'

Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | September, 11 2012

Georgia manager Temuri Ketsbaia has claimed avoiding defeat against "the best team of all time" would be an achievement as his side prepare to face Spain in Tuesday night's World Cup Group I qualifier in Tbilisi.

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Israel coach targets vital victory over Georgia

March, 28 2011

Israel coach Luis Fernandez feels victory over Georgia in Tel Aviv on Tuesday would re-ignite their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.

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Ketsbaia appointed Georgia coach after Cuper exit

November, 6 2009

Temuri Ketsbaia has been appointed head coach of the Georgia national team following the departure of Hector Cuper earlier this week.

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Kaladze apologises for own-goal brace

September, 6 2009

Georgia captain Kakha Kaladze has apologised for scoring two extraordinary own goals to give Italy a flattering 2-0 win in World Cup qualifying Group Eight.

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Mainz to host Georgia's qualifier with Ireland

August, 28 2008

Georgia will play their home World Cup qualifier against Ireland on September 6 in the German city of Mainz, FIFA announced on Thursday.

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Georgia-Ireland tie will be played in Germany

August, 27 2008

The Georgian Football Federation have confirmed that their World Cup group eight qualifier against the Republic of Ireland will take place in Karlsruhe, Germany.

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Trappatoni has sympathy for Georgia

August, 20 2008

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has admitted he feels sympathy for World Cup opponents Georgia after they were forced to give up their home advantage.

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Georgia qualifier switched to neutral venue

August, 19 2008

Georgia's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland is to be switched to a neutral venue owing to security concerns in the wake of recent events in Georgia, FIFA have confirmed.

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Nations waiting on Georgia decision

August, 12 2008

A decision on whether Georgia will be able to fulfil their friendly match against Wales next week is expected today, while FIFA and UEFA have also been asked by the Football Association of Ireland to rule on whether the Republic's World Cup qualifier next month can take place in the war-torn region.

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