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McClean lifts Ireland over Wales, into playoff

James McClean sent the Republic of Ireland into a World Cup playoff as Wales' hopes of qualification were ended by a 1-0 defeat in Cardiff.
May 17, 2023, 12:40 am - PA Sport

Match Timeline

Wales
Republic of Ireland
  • KO
  • 16
  • 37
  • HT
  • 57
  • 65
  • 71
  • 72
  • 77
  • 79
  • 89
  • 90+2
  • 90+2
  • 90+6
  • FT

Match Commentary

90'+7'
Match ends, Wales 0, Republic of Ireland 1.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Wales 0, Republic of Ireland 1.
90'+6'
David Meyler (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Match Stats
WALIRL
Possession
71.2%
28.871.2
28.8%
Shots on Goal
4
2
Shot Attempts
16
8
Yellow Cards
1
5
Corner Kicks
10
2
Saves
1
4