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What’s at stake?
It’s simple. The winners will progress to the 2025 European Championships in Switzerland. With the tie evenly poised at 1-1, extra-time and a penalty shootout is a possibility should the sides remain level after 90 minutes in Dublin. There is no away goal rule.
TV Details
The match will be live on RTE 2 and available to stream on the RTE Player. Coverage starts at 7pm, with kick-off at 7.30pm. As always, you can follow the action live on our blog.
Ticket details
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What they have said
Katie McCabe has raised the temperature by claiming Ireland were the victim of “cheap shots” in Friday’s first-leg Cardiff draw with Wales.
Ruesha Littlejohn was booked for an elbow to the face of Jess Fishlock, before pushing the veteran to the ground.
And Wales, who had been angered by a challenge from McCabe in a February friendly between the countries, were also unhappy about a few other incidents.
However, McCabe turned her ire on the Welsh ahead of an Aviva showdown which may have to be decided on penalties if the sides can’t be separated after 120 minutes.
“They were cheap shots more than anything,” said the fiery captain.
“I don’t mind going toe-to-toe with someone in a tackle but ones off the ball I’m like, ‘Come on…’
“Look, whatever game they want to play, we’ll be prepared for it. We know what’s on the line and what’s at stake. We’ll be ready to leave it all out there.
“It’s showing the emotion and energy in the game. Both teams want to win the game. You know me, I don’t have a problem with a bit of argy-bargy on the pitch.
“Both passionate countries, both passionate teams. So I think you’re going to get a bit of that to be sure.”
Welsh boss Rhian Wilkinson was critical of Ireland’s direct style in Friday’s turgid draw and is convinced her side have more room for improvement.
“We felt Ireland, their physicality and the way they play, their very distinct style which they are very good at, they have some special players and we felt that but now, it is time for them to see what Wales can do,” she said.
As she did on Friday, Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson dismissed the Canadian’s opinion.
“To be honest, the only time that I hear what Rhian says is when I come in here. Respectfully, I don’t really care what Rhian is saying. We are focusing on ourselves, she has to take care of herself and her own team. The short answer is no.
“I am not giving it any thought. Whatever Rhian wants to say is up to her. We are focusing on ourselves and what we have to do, that’s all I have to say.”
Ireland hope to have over 26,000 fans in attendance as they seek to build on last year’s historic World Cup qualification; Wales will bring 400 as they seek to reach their first major tournament. Despite wearing an ice pack after Friday’s game, Niamh Fahey has been passed fit by Gleeson while Wales have no fresh injury concerns.
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