The Republic of Ireland have played Estonia on two previous occasions - in the group stages of the last successful qualifying campaign, World Cup 2002.
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IRELAND 2-0 ESTONIA, Dublin, 11 Oct 2000
Ireland hosted Estonia in Landowne Road in their third game of Group 2 after claiming valuable away points against Holland and Portugal
Mick McCarthy's side won 2-0 with Mark Kinsella opening the scoring on 25 minutes and Richard Dunne doubling the lead five minutes into the second half.
Mark Kinsella put Ireland in front
Roy Keane looks on as Estonia goalkeeper Mart Poom claims a high ball
ESTONIA 0-2 IRELAND Talinn, 6 June 2011
Having secured another point at home to Portugal, Ireland went to the Baltics knowing a win would bring them a step closer to Korea and Japan.
Richard Dunne scored after just eight minutes
Matt Holland, who scored Ireland's equaliser against Portugal in the opening group game, doubled the Irish lead in the 39th minute
