Prediction Spain vs Ireland

Euro 2012

Fourteen times. That record of a meeting between Spain and Ireland in the World Cup and European Cup. Last encounter at the 2002 World Cup, June 16, to be an unforgettable moment. Spain bury Irish dream of stepping into the quarter-finals. Today, Spain is more manly than 10 years ago. Ireland knew it.

Spain and Ireland will repeat the "date" ten years ago in Group C Euro 2012. Spain needed a better result after 1-1 draw with Italy, while Ireland determined to win after crushed Croatia, 1-3.

Spain vs Ireland

Shay Given. Witnesses were still alive ten years ago to remember events very clearly when the Irish dominated throughout the 120 minutes of the match must be lost to Spain on penalties. Aston Villa goalkeeper 36-year-old recall, how bitter memories that still made an impression.

"I am aware, they (Spain) is much better since then (in 2002). They were formerly known as the team has never won the World Cup, and they can get a degree too. They won everything after that night. This game will definitely be a tougher task, "said Given.