Hello and welcome to our LIVE text commentary of Wales' winner-takes-all clash with the Republic of Ireland from the Cardiff City Stadium. A win for either team will guarantee a November play-off at their opponents' expense and could yield an automatic qualifying spot if Group D leaders Serbia falter in their last game at home to Georgia. A draw for Wales could be enough, but will depend on how Croatia get on. A gripping encounter awaits! I'm Pete Hall, and I will be bringing you the action, as it happens, live!

World Cup Qualification UEFA / Matchday 10

Cardiff City Stadium / 09.10.2017

Wales

Completed

Republic of Ireland

J. McClean(58')

Live

Live Updates

ByMarcus Foley

Updated 09/10/2017 at 20:43 GMT

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Highlights

90+6'

That's it! Ireland have done it! Wales hearts have been broken in Cardiff. A 60-year exile from a World Cup finals rumbles on. James McClean's fourth goal of the qualification campaign was enough on the night. The Irish are in the hat for next week's play-off draw. Thanks for joining us. Full report and reaction to follow on site. Goodnight.

90+5'

A costly foul, as Meyler picks up a booking for needlessly fouling Hennessey. That means he will be suspended for the first leg of the play-off.

90+4'

Ramsey brings the ball down his chest, swivels and shoots for goal, but that is straight at Randolph.

90+3'

McClean, who has just served a ban, leaves his foot in on Ramsey and earns himself a caution.

90+2'

Another change for Ireland, with Kevin Long coming on for Murphy. Valuable time wasted.

90'

Five added minutes here. Time for two goals?

89'

Woodburn launches the ball into the middle, but Chester is penalised for a foul on Randolph.

87'

Williams launches it forward, Vokes flicks it on, but again it is cleared by Ireland.

86'

Again Meyler is the man to get the ball clear for Ireland. Wales throwing everything at this now.

84'

Shoot he does, and that is awful from Ramsey, as he smashes it well over the top.

83'

Duffy is all over Vokes and that is a free-kick to Wales in a dangerous position. Will he shoot from there?

81'

Excellent cross into the middle from Woodburn, but Vokes is on his heels, and the ball drops into the waiting arms of Randolph.

79'

Ireland are pulling out all the tricks here. Clark picks up a booking for the latest time wasting effort.

77'

That is the end of the game for Arter, as he is replaced by Glenn Whelan.

75'

In other Group D news, Serbia have found the opener against Georgia. They - as expected - are going through as group winners if scores stay the same. Ireland will be in the play-offs.

74'

Croatia now two goals in front in Kiev. A win is a must for Wales. Murphy is the next man into the book for a flailing arm.

72'

Another change for Wales with Sam Vokes throw on, in place of Robson-Kanu.

71'

CHANCE! Gunter's cross is deflected into the path of Lawrence, who lays it off for Ramsey, but he gets underneath his shot, and the ball flies over the top.

69'

Ramsey clips a cross onto the head of Robson-Kanu, but he cannot arch his back to guide the header on target.

67'

The news doesn't get any better for Wales, as Croatia have taken the lead in Kiev against the Ukraine. Now Wales must win. Can they muster two goals?

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