The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification UEFA Group 8 was a

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qualifying group for the

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. The group comprised

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winner

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and

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. The group was won by Italy, who qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The runners-up the Republic of Ireland entered the UEFA play-off stage.

Standings

Matches

The representatives of the six federations met in

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on 15 January 2008 to decide on a fixture calendar. ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

Notes

Goalscorers

Attendances

References

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