Summary

  • Murphy volley and header earn Republic of Ireland win

  • Win sets up second-place decider v Wales on Monday

  • Lawrence earns Wales 1-0 win in Georgia

  • Wales one point clear of Republic in Group D

  • Coleman's side could still qualify automatically

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance

  1. Hit Vokes!

    Georgia v Wales (17:00 BST)

    Wales make two changes from the team which won in Moldova last time out.Sam Vokes and Joe Ledley come in for the injured Gareth Bale and Hal Robson-Kanu, who drops to the bench.

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  2. Nine into eight won't go

    Georgia v Wales (17:00 BST)

    In simple terms, Wales will secure a top-two spot in their group if they win and the Republic of Ireland lose to Moldova later on.

    However, only eight of the nine teams who do end up finishing second in their groups will make the play-offs.

    And Wales are currently ranked ninth.

  3. Hopes on the line

    Georgia v Wales (17:00 BST)

    English footballers must be sick of hearing about 1966.

    For Welsh men, it's 1958.

    Wales in 1958Getty Images

    Wales came up against a young Pele in 1958...

    They finally put that date into the background during last year's wonderful run to the semi-finals of the Euros, their first tournament in generations.

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    But 1958 remains Wales' last - and only - appearance at a World Cup finals. Win tonight and they could - could - move a step closer.

    Like all good things in life though, it's complicated...