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Spain v Republic of Ireland (Kick-off 7.45pm). Commentary on this evening's Group C match at the Arena Gdansk in Poland. Giovanni Trapattoni's men will go into this clash as underdogs against the reigning champions, who triumphed not only at Euro 2008, but also at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The most recent meeting between these nations took place at the 2002 World Cup, when Mick McCarthy's Ireland produced a valiant display in the last 16 that would ultimately result in their elimination on penalties, with the teams level at 1-1 after extra-time.