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Ireland fans in festive spirit before Spain clash

Poland, Jun14:  Hordes of green-clad Ireland fans are refusing to let their team's perilous position at the European Championship dampen the festive atmosphere ahead of its clash with Spain.Ireland needs at least a point from

India TV News Desk Published : Jun 14, 2012 17:57 IST, Updated : Jun 14, 2012 18:06 IST
ireland fans in festive spirit before spain clash
ireland fans in festive spirit before spain clash

Poland, Jun14:  Hordes of green-clad Ireland fans are refusing to let their team's perilous position at the European Championship dampen the festive atmosphere ahead of its clash with Spain.




Ireland needs at least a point from Thursday's Group C match against the defending champion to avoid an early elimination. But the team won't be short of support, with several thousand fans ready to deck Gdansk's PGE Arena in green, white and orange.

Irish supporter Joanna Faughnan bought tickets for all three group matches and says the trip is “definitely worth it” despite the disappointment of the opening 3-1 defeat against Croatia.

Most observers expect Spain to steamroller Ireland, but fan Fionn Mac Aodhagain says “we have to believe.”
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