Written 3 weeks ago by Newsroom

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Wales could reach the World Cup finals for only the second time tonight.

A win over the Republic of Ireland in Cardiff would secure automatic qualification but only if Group D leaders Serbia slip up at home to Georgia.

Gareth Bale misses out through injury for the hosts whose only other appearance at the tournament was 59 years ago.

Boss Chris Coleman says that will count for little this evening.

 

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