About Match
The table reads 3rd (Ireland W, 9 pts) against 2nd (Kazakhstan W, 7 pts), 2 points apart. The last five rounds place Kazakhstan W no better than 28th for form, against 2nd in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Ireland W 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded per game, Kazakhstan W 1.25 and 0.5, with the league averaging 1.73. Ireland W would climb to 12 points with a win, overtaking Kazakhstan W (other results held equal).


