Kelly ruled out of Estonia match

Published Nov. 13, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

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Stephen Kelly is out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 play-off decider against Estonia on Tuesday night.

The Fulham full-back will miss out with a groin injury, although John O'Shea's recovery from a hamstring problem means he is likely to replace him.

Assistant manager Marco Tardelli confirmed Kelly's absence following training in Malahide on Sunday afternoon.

The Italian also revealed that midfielder Damien Duff was able to take part in the session despite returning from Tallinn with a rib injury.