Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Nations League clash between Wales and the Republic of Ireland in Cardiff. Team news to follow...

The referee calls a halt on a special night for Wales who were simply scintillating on Ryan Giggs' first home match in charge.

Wales are off the mark in the Nations League Group B, and in convincing style.

Wales were without a win in their last eight meetings with Ireland in all competitions (D4 L4), and had never beaten them in a competitive match (P4 W0 D2 L2) - until tonight.

This kid is something special.

There will be FIVE minutes of additional time to be played.

Lovely inter-change from Wales' youngsters as the hosts carve out yet another chance, Roberts playing through Brooks but the Bournemouth man is charged down before he can get his shot away.

Question marks will be raised about Michael O'Neill's ability to take Ireland forward after this performance. The pre-match headlines were dominated by Declan Rice's decision not to be selected by Ireland at this time, and this performance will do little to encourage the West Ham youngster to join the Ireland ranks.

The Welsh fans belt out a powerful rendition of their national anthem - this has been a special night for the home supporters.

WHOOPS! A let off for Ireland as Wales work a clever corner routine which ends in comical fashion with a Ramsey air-shot.

WALES SUB: Paul Dummett is on for Davies.

It feels like Wales have a never ending pool of young and talented attacking players, doesn't it?

Fantastic football from Wales' substitute Roberts. The 19-year-old eats up an awful lot of ground as he charges forward, exchanges passes with Ramsey before opening his body up to drill a powerful shot at goal which Randolph does well to push wide.

IRELAND SUB: Daryl Horgan replaces Robinson, who hasn't really impressed on his debut, in all honesty.

Shouts for a penalty as Ramsey's cross is blocked inside the box. The referee is unmoved, the ball comes back to Smith whose first-time shot is comfortably saved by Randolph.

WALES SUB: Bale goes off to a standing ovation as he is replaced by Tyler Roberts.

Bale does well to keep a wayward diagonal ball in play and even drills a cross into the box, which Duffy clears.

Ireland on the attack but Stevens delivers a poor cross which goes out for a throw-in at the opposite side of the pitch. It's not Ireland's night.

WALES SUB: Matthew Smith, who is on loan at FC Twente from Man City, replaces the impressive Ampadu in midfield.

Is the comeback on? No, but Giggs won't be happy with Ramsey there.

The visitors have one back, Shaun Williams scoring his first international goal on his second cap. He pick-pockets Ramsey who was too complacent in possession before lobbing it over Hennessey. Classy finish.

Ampadu must be impressing Chelsea boss Sarri with this performance. The 17-year-old dinks a beautiful ball over the Ireland defence for Bale but much to the relief of Martin O'Neill the Real Madrid star is flagged offside.