News: 888poker Team Battles: Tonight's Match: Spain vs Ireland

Just like on the pitch, both teams had something to smile about in the Russia vs Poland 888poker Team Battle. Tonight you can play in the match up between Spain and Ireland.

Stalemate in Warsaw, close match on the 888poker felt

Poland Last night played host to one of the most gripping and exciting matches of Euro 2012 so far, and its equivalent match up in the 888poker Team Battle was just as nail biting. Poland came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with group favourites Russia, giving them fresh hopes of qualifying to the knockout stages.

Alan Dzagoev's 37th minute goal was nullified by Jakub Blaszczykowski's second half equaliser, leaving honours even, but Polish faces with the biggest grin.

On the felt and the battle was just as fierce. The team representing Russia vastly outnumbered Poland, and easily took down the team portion of the tournament (Winning everyone a share of half of the prize pool, regardless of where they finished) but it was team Poland player "DogHary" who had the last laugh, taking down first place for $42.

Tonight's battle: Spain vs Ireland

It is a real David and Goliath encounter today, as footballing giants Spain take on underdogs Ireland. However, this is not football, this is poker, and the playing field is level. At 20:00 GMT tonight, you can represent either of these teams in an exclusive Team Battle on 888poker, if you are on the winning team, you will take home a share of half the prize pool, regardless of where you finish in the event.