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Robert Hynes

Athens weather and temperature ahead of Greece v Ireland in Euro 2024 qualifier

Temperatures will slightly lower in Athens before the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifier with Greece kicks off on Friday night.

The match gets under way at 9.45pm local time, meaning it will not take place in the scorching sunshine the ancient nation enjoys at this time of the year.

But temperatures are still expected to be around 23 degrees, which is down from the highs of 28 expected during the day in Greek capital.

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Ireland arrived in Athens earlier this week after using a nine-day training camp in Antalya, Turkey to acclimatise to the heat and humidity they expect to face at the home of AEK Athens.

Greece boss Gus Poyet has billed the game as must-win for both nations with the Netherlands as well as France – minnows Gibraltar complete the group – also vying for qualification, but Kenny is taking a more pragmatic view.

He said: “We are looking for that historic away win, that’s our objective, that’s what we want.

“Greece have a very good home record, they have been in good form over the past year – we respect that.

“Nothing will be easy, we will have to fight for everything and it’s only the second game of the group, so I don’t think anything is decided so early, but it is certainly going to be an important game for both teams.”

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