Ethan Ampadu plays another ball over the top, Gareth Bale runs in behind, controls the ball and blasts it into the back of the net. Thankfully for the Irish fans, he was offside.

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Stephen Ward's day is done - although he's able to walk off the pitch at least so hopefully the injury isn't too bad. On comes Sheffield United left-back Enda Stevens for his second cap.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

Connor Roberts had not scored a goal in senior football before tonight's game. Not that you would have been able to tell from that finish.

It may be a little cruel to point out but the man Roberts has replaced tonight, Chris Gunter, has no goals from 88 caps for Wales. Roberts has scored his first in just his third appearance.

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Andrew: It’s been a long time since Ireland have had a world class player in the mould of Bale or Ramsey yet they’re seeking to qualify for a third consecutive European Championship in two years' time.

Gwilym: Genuinely think this Wales side might be the greatest in Uefa Nations League history.

Matt: As an Englishman living in Wales I hate to admit this but even though Wales are playing weakened Irish team they are looking good!

Nathan Blake
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

This is pure joy for the Wales players, this is like watching kids play, they have no fear and just want to express themselves. They look threatening every time. This could end up 6-0 comfortably.

Irish left-back Stephen Ward has hurt himself while trying to keep the ball in play. He's getting treatment.

Roy Keane shouts some instructions at Cyrus Christie. "Keano, what's the score" shout the Welsh fans.

The Republic make their first sub as 31-year-old Millwall midfielder Shaun Williams wins his second cap. He replaces Conor Hourihane.

Almost a fifth as Gareth Bale shoots over from 25 yards.

Danny Gabbidon
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 live

We are just toying with Ireland now, what a goal. Gareth Bale fizzes a ball across the 18-yard box to Connor Roberts and he pings it into the bottom corner. Ryan Giggs enjoyed watching that.

Kevin Ratcliffe
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Wales

This just caps it all off, what a tremendous strike. But there was no-one closing down, there were spare men over. Ireland look like they have given up.

has a shot from 25 yards but it's blocked by a defender in white and green.

The Republic counter and Callum Robinson heads over the bar. To be fair, a Preston-supporting friend said to me earlier than he'd be in the Premier League if he could finish.

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Nathan Blake
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

You can say the system is not working for Ireland, but they've got to be doing more defensively, they are too deep and need to try and squeeze the Wales attackers, because there is so much space.

Danny Gabbidon
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 live

Conor Hourihane has given the ball away again but I feel for the Irishman because I don't think it is all his fault. Wales are flooding that midfield and the space he has to work in is limited in those central areas.

Jon Walters crosses from the right, the ball just won't drop for Callum Robinson to shoot and Ethan Ampadu does fantastically to win the ball and get it clear.

Daniel: Giggs's half time team talk: "Erm.....could you do that again?"

Lee: Think the Nations League is a great idea I'd be completely on board with the whole thing - if it wasn't for the way that the back end of the Euro 2020 qualifiers have been latched onto it like the last dregs of a dodgy pint. Leave it as a standalone competition with nothing to do with the Euros and it'll be great.

Oooof, Ciaran Clark cynically brings down Gareth Bale with the ball not particularly near either of them and he's booked.

The Republic have a corner - send the big lads forward.

Shane Duffy does get his head on it but it's held by Wayne Hennessey.

Callum O'Dowda tries to get something going in his own half and he's barged over by Aaron Ramsey.

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Wales on the attack immediately but the Republic break up the move, before Callum Robinson then gives the ball away.

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