Both Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro have their work cut out for them if they are to progress beyond the qualifying play-offs for the Euro 2012 soccer tournament.
Bosnia arguably have the toughest tie against Euro 2004 finalists Portugal, who boast a host of international stars, including 2008 World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo.
Montenegro have a slightly easier match-up against a Czech Republic team in transition.
Nonetheless, the Euro 1996 finalists should still have enough pedigree to cause the Balkan side a lot of problems.
Croatia also face a tricky play-off against Turkey, who have a formidable home record.
Ireland, however, will fancy their chances against Estonia, who have never qualified for an international tournament.
The play-off matches are scheduled for November 11/12 and November 15. Turkey, Estonia, the Czech Republic, and Bosnia will play their first-leg matches at home.
Already through to the finals, alongside co-hosts Poland and Ukraine, are Spain, Germany, Russia, Italy, France, Holland, Greece, England, Denmark and Sweden.
The finals draw is on December 2 in Kyiv and the tournament runs from June 8 to July 1, 2012 at eight venues.
Euro 2012 Play-Offs
Turkey vs. Croatia
Estonia vs. Republic of Ireland
Czech Republic vs. Montenegro
Bosnia vs. Portugal
compiled from agency reports
Bosnia arguably have the toughest tie against Euro 2004 finalists Portugal, who boast a host of international stars, including 2008 World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo.
Montenegro have a slightly easier match-up against a Czech Republic team in transition.
Nonetheless, the Euro 1996 finalists should still have enough pedigree to cause the Balkan side a lot of problems.
Croatia also face a tricky play-off against Turkey, who have a formidable home record.
Ireland, however, will fancy their chances against Estonia, who have never qualified for an international tournament.
The play-off matches are scheduled for November 11/12 and November 15. Turkey, Estonia, the Czech Republic, and Bosnia will play their first-leg matches at home.
Already through to the finals, alongside co-hosts Poland and Ukraine, are Spain, Germany, Russia, Italy, France, Holland, Greece, England, Denmark and Sweden.
The finals draw is on December 2 in Kyiv and the tournament runs from June 8 to July 1, 2012 at eight venues.
Euro 2012 Play-Offs
Turkey vs. Croatia
Estonia vs. Republic of Ireland
Czech Republic vs. Montenegro
Bosnia vs. Portugal
compiled from agency reports
