Wales were held to a draw by the Republic of Ireland at Cardiff City Stadium the first leg of their UEFA Euro 2025 play-off final

Match report as Wales and the Republic of Ireland drew the first leg of their Euro 2025 play-off final; Aviva Stadium will host the return match on Tuesday, with the winners progressing to next summer

An early Wales goal was not enough to dissuade Ireland as they battled to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Euro 2025 play-off. The hosts took the lead midway through the opening 45 at the Cardiff City Stadium but Ireland hit back later in the half before holding their ground in what