Ireland fights today (14:45 in Ecuador) in Dublin for a spot in the World Cup in Russia, needing to win against Denmark. Any draw with goals would be enough for Denmark after the 0-0 result in Copenhagen in the first leg of this playoff, the last European spot in dispute. The match will be televised by ESPN 2.

A goal from the Scandinavians would also force the Irish team to score two more, given its value away from home, so it is expected to see Ireland being cautious for a large part of the match.

The inability to overcome the Irish resistance and the mediocre performance displayed on Saturday have generated disappointment in Denmark, but the players of the 'Red Dynamite' trust that the 'Green' will open up more than in the first leg, where they focused on defending and showed little in attack. (D)