Harry Wilson curled home a stunning free-kick as Ryan Giggs’ understudies made light of the absence of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey to deepen the Republic of Ireland’s woes. The Derby winger left keeper Darren Randolph rooted to the spot as his 58th-minute strike secured a 1-0 Nations League victory for Wales. The result piled the pressure on Ireland boss Martin O’Neill amid boos on the final whistle at the Aviva Stadium. If anything, the quality of football dropped as the second half got under way with both sides criminally careless in possession, but that all changed as Wales took the lead after Ireland shot themselves in the foot. Substitute George Thomas was denied a second goal by Randolph in stoppage time.

Source: Irish Examiner October 16, 2018 21:11 UTC