Switzerland still lead Group 10 by two points

Victory would have moved the Russians to the top of Group 10 but Malkhaz Asatiani's 11th goal earned the Georgians a 1-0 victory.

Switzerland still lead the table on eight points, two ahead of the Russians who now have lost two away games in the group.

The victory moves Georgia level on four points with the Irish with both teams having played four games.

Meanwhile, two goals from striker Indrek Zelinski gave Estonia a 2-0 win over Andorra in a Group Eight qualifier on Wednesday.

Scotland name attacking side

Estonia remain in fourth place in the group, but have now closed to within a point of Belgium, who are in third spot behind Croatia and unbeaten leaders Bulgaria.

In Group Four, Latvia beat San Marino 3-0 to continue their good form and they are now level on points with leaders Poland with a game in hand.

The teams in Group One are battling for second place behind runaway leaders France and Slovenia are currently leading the chase.

They won 3-1 at bottom club Malta who are yet to get off the mark.

Israel are third after beating Cyprus 2-0 in Italy.