Odds on Ireland qualifying for 2010 World Cup take a severe knock

Irelands hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup took a devastating knock at the weekend when in the home tie of the first leg of the play off’s against France.  The Republic lost 1-0 thanks to a 72nd minute strike from Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka.

The bookmaker Victor Chandler are running a cash back offer on the game, if Ireland score at ANYTIME during the game then they will refund all correct score and first goal scorer bets as a free bet!

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The Irish bookmaker Paddy Power are backing their boys to win the game and will be running a cash back offer on the game. If Ireland manage to win the game during normal time (90 minutes) then they will refund all of the losing first and last goal scorer bets made on the match.

Click here to back Ireland and claim your free £30 bet from Paddy Power

Anekla Goal
The goal in the 72nd minute  took an unfortunate deflection from Middlesbrough player Sean St Ledger.

Following the tie at Croke Park France are now a massive 1/20 on to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, but before they book their tickets at the travel agents they must wait to see how they get on at the return leg on Wednesday evening in what is sure to be a nail biting 90 minutes for Irish football fans.

France v Ireland Return Leg

• 8/15 – France
• 5/2 – Draw
• 6/1- Ireland

World Cup Qualification Odds

• 1/20 – France
• 7/1 – Ireland

Another bookmaker running a cash back offer on this game is Boylesports who will also refund your losing stake if Ireland Qualify for the 2010 World Cup, this applies to first, last and anytime goal scorer bets as well as correct score & scorecast bets made on match.

Click here to claim your £20 free bet from Boylesports