Brooks strikes as Wales down Republic of Ireland

Bournemouth’s Brooks struck within the second half on the rain-lashed Cardiff Metropolis Stadium as Wales received for the fourth time of their 5 group matches.

Eire had Newcastle midfielder Jeff Hendrick despatched off in stoppage-time for a foul on Tyler Roberts.

After a seventh successive clean-sheet in all competitions, Wales — unbeaten of their final 10 video games — want some extent on Wednesday in opposition to Finland to win their group and earn promotion to League A.

With boss Ryan Giggs absent once more after his arrest on suspicion of assault, it was Robert Web page who led Wales to victory.

Struggling Eire want some extent from their final recreation in opposition to Bulgaria to keep away from relegation to League C.

That might be a brand new low for Kenny in a wretched reign since he succeeded Mick McCarthy.

Simply crushed Three-Zero by England in a pleasant on Thursday, Eire supplied extra resistance this time however had been toothless in assault.

Eire went into the sport and not using a aim in eight hours, however they put collectively a spell of strain that noticed Robbie Brady fireplace simply over after Neco Williams might solely half clear Daryl Horgan’s cross.

Brooks ought to have achieved higher than shoot tamely at Darren Randolph after the Wales winger was gifted possession contained in the Eire penalty space.

Again after being rested for the pleasant draw in opposition to america on Thursday, Wales captain Gareth Bale practically caught out Randolph with a fierce free-kick from 35 yards that pressured an excellent save from the Eire keeper.

Brady picked out James McClean for a strike from a good angle that Danny Ward saved together with his ft.

Wales striker Kiefer Moore was booked for diving in a failed try to win a penalty, however the hosts took the lead within the 66th minute.

When Shane Duffy might solely half clear a cross from Daniel James, Bale nodded it again into the realm and Brooks headed residence from close-range.

It was solely Wales’ second aim in 5 matches in all competitions.

James Collins drilled a 76th-minute shot straight at Ward earlier than James despatched Brooks by on aim, just for Randolph to win the duel.

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