"Heimir Hallgrimsson says Ireland have no reason to fear Czechia in the first bout of Ireland's battle to get to the World Cup finals as he's desperate to reward Irish fans for their support with a home tie in the play-off final."
"Ranked 44th in the world, Czechia were rated below Ireland's other possible opponents in the draw (Poland and Wales) and they are in chaos after a poor qualifying campaign so Hallgrimsson says he's ready to take on whatever comes as he asks the squad to try and retain the upbeat feeling currently with his squad."
Ireland consider Czechia a manageable opponent in the opening play-off tie on the path to the World Cup finals. The team aims to secure a home tie in the play-off final as a way to reward loyal supporters. Czechia enter the fixture ranked 44th in the world and were rated below Poland and Wales among possible opponents. Czechia's recent qualifying campaign is characterized as poor and has left the side in disarray. The Ireland squad is encouraged to retain current optimism and readiness to face any challenge that arises on the route to qualification.
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