World Cup qualifier: Republic of Ireland beat Wales and seal World Cup play-off spot

Summary

Rep of Ireland in eighth place in play-off standings
Wales finish third in Group D, which is topped by Serbia
Iceland beat Kosovo 2-0 and head to finals as Group I winners
Croatia beat Ukraine to take spot in play-offs

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance

'What Ireland are good at'published at 21:48 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
Andy Townsend
Ex-Republic of Ireland international on BBC Radio 5 live
The nature of this Ireland team is that if we go behind and have to make the running we are going to come up short.
But when they go ahead, then players that have to fight, dig-in, drag something out of their team-mates - that is what they are really good at.
When we go in front we have a system and a group of players that are difficult to deal with.
We now know 17...published at 21:47 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
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'Extremely down'published at 21:44 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
John Hartson
Former Wales striker in Cardiff for BBC Radio 5 live
The Welsh players will be extremely, extremely down - Wales had to win their last four games, they won three and just came up a little short tonight.
Wales were not quite inventive and creative enough around the Irish penalty area tonight.
The Irish were outstanding defensively.
Image source, Reuters
Postpublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
Tremendous scenes in the away end in Cardiff. The play-offs must have looked a long way off a few games ago.
Image source, Reuters
'Hardly any chances'published at 21:43 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
Andy Townsend
Ex-Republic of Ireland international on BBC Radio 5 live
We said it was going to be tense and dramatic and it was all of that.
We can question the quality on show but just imagine what it is like being a player on a night like this.
There were hardly any chances - but one good opportunity for Ireland and McClean, to his credit, produced a goal worthy of winning any game.
Postpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
James McClean is in the stands, hugging Irish supporters as Roy Keane hugs David Meyler out in the middle.
Look what this means! A great defensive performance. Wales were really poor offensively. They couldn't create anything at all.
Image source, Reuters
Iceland and Serbia have qualifiedpublished at 21:41 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
Breaking
What an effort from Iceland. The smallest ever nation in terms of population to reach the World Cup finals!
FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:40 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
Breaking
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
It's the Republic of Ireland into the play-offs!
YELLOW CARDpublished at 90+5 mins
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
David Meyler goes in for a 50-50 with Wales keeper Wayne Hennessey, miles out of his area, and he's booked! He will miss the first leg of the play-offs!
Postpublished at 90+5 mins
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Wales free-kick - SHOCKER! Out of play...
Image source, Rex Features
Postpublished at 90+4 mins
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
70 seconds left. This has been a masterclass by Martin O'Neill. His team selection looked negative but they have defended well and took the one chance they've had all night...
Postpublished at 90+3 mins
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
Will there be one more chance? Wales need to WIN remember...
Postpublished at 90+3 mins
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
Wales free-kick, cleared, Ben Davies shot, blocked...
Postpublished at 90+2 mins
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The Republic of Ireland are so close to the play-offs they can almost taste them. James McClean, hero of the hour, is booked.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 90+1 mins
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Kevin Long replaces Daryl Murphy. Another centre-back in the mix for Ireland.
Postpublished at 90 mins
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FIVE MINUTES WILL BE ADDED ON!
Postpublished at 21:33 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
John Hartson
Former Wales striker in Cardiff for BBC Radio 5 live
Duffy and Clark have been monstrous in the middle of defence for the Republic.
Postpublished at 89 mins
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
Wales cross, Ireland clear.
Repeat, repeat, repeat...
Postpublished at 89 mins
Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland
Darren Randolph comes to claim a cross and he's fouled! He won't rush to take this...
Get involvedpublished at 21:32 British Summer Time 9 October 2017
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JavelBleach: I looked at the clock 15 mins ago & it was on 82 mins. Look again now & it's on 85! Who's fiddling with it?!