Euro 2025 hopes hang in balance for Wales and Republic of Ireland after draw

Wales 1-1 Republic of Ireland (Woodham 20; Clark 35og)
Woodham strike cancelled out by keeper Clark’s own goal

The Republic of Ireland came from behind against Wales in Cardiff to ensure there will be a mouthwatering conclusion to their Euro 2025 playoff next week. A 1-1 draw sees the tie finely balanced after an own goal from the Wales goalkeeper Olivia Clark cancelled out Lily Woodham’s opener.

Rhian Wilkinson, the Wales manager, rued her side’s inability to capitalise on their advantage in a predictably cagey first leg. “It’s 0-0 at half-time,” she said. “Sometimes you can get a little frustrated. I don’t think we always played our brand of football ... we had moments but games tilt in your direction when you have a [series of moments] that turn into momentum.”

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