Wales 1-0 Republic of Ireland: David Brooks pours more misery on Stephen Kenny’s side
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Monday 16 November 2020
SMA News – Nations League
Republic Of Ireland have failed to score in their last six matches under Stephen Kenny; Wales – led by Gareth Bale – edge closer to promotion in the Nations League
David Brooks pushed Wales closer to promotion in the Nations League as they beat toothless Republic of Ireland 1-0, leaving Stephen Kenny still waiting for his first win in charge.
In the sixth meeting between the teams in the last three years, Wales were second best until the introduction of Kieffer Moore with 30 minutes to play and the more direct approach did the trick as Brooks headed home after Gareth Bale kept the play alive at the back post.
Republic of Ireland have now scored just one goal and are winless in seven games under new boss Kenny, failing to score in any of their last six matches. His team had Jeff Hendrick sent off for a professional foul in injury time.
Meanwhile, Wales have now kept seven straight clean sheets in competitive matches as they remain in a good place ahead of next year’s European Championships.
Wales will win the group and gain promotion to the top tier if they avoid defeat against Finland in Cardiff on Wednesday.