Ireland beat Wales 0-1. Wales controlled the ball — 71% possession — but had nothing to show for it. Best on the pitch was Shane Duffy, rated 8.2.

1. 0'
   ⚽Kick-off
   World Cup Qualifiers — UEFA
   WAL 4-4-1-1·4-3-3 IRE
   Coach: C. Coleman · M. O'NeillReferee: D. Skomina📍 Cardiff City Stadium
2. 1. First half
   2. 16'
      

      WAL
      Yellow card
      J. Allen
   3. 37'
      

      WAL
      Substitution
      ▲Jonny Williams▼J. Allen
3. 1. Second half
   2. 57'
      

      IRE
      GOOOAL!James McCleanAssist: J. Hendrick
   3. 65'
      

      WAL
      Substitution
      ▲B. Woodburn▼A. King
   4. 71'
      

      WAL
      Substitution
      ▲Sam Vokes▼Hal Robson-Kanu
   5. 72'
      

      IRE
      Yellow card
      D. Murphy
   6. 77'
      

      IRE
      Substitution
      ▲Glenn Whelan▼H. Arter
   7. 79'
      

      IRE
      Yellow card
      C. Clark
   8. 89'
      

      IRE
      Yellow card
      D. Randolph
   9. 90'
      

      IRE
      Yellow card
      D. Meyler
   10. 90'
       

       IRE
       Yellow card
       James McClean
   11. 90+2'
       

       IRE
       Substitution
       ▲K. Long▼D. Murphy