Ireland hosted Wales this past weekend in a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League Group H clash. Wales were on a good run of form in this competition, and Ireland were keen to put a bleak spell of results behind them as they welcomed Ryan Giggs side to the Aviva Stadium.
Stephen Kennys side continued their trend of looking much improved compared to their previous game. Although the few shots on goal do not tell the story, Ireland looked a threat and seemed likely to find the net. That was until James McClean saw red on 83 minutes for a second yellow, and the home side was then forced to sit back and absorb the Welsh attack for the remaining 10+ minutes of play with ten men.
The final score was Ireland 0-0 Wales, and the tactical analysis looks at the most prominent aspects of both sides performance. Our analysis tells the story of the game form a tactical standpoint, as we examine the key tactics and talking points.
Lineups
Ireland: 4-2-3-1
Making several changes to the side that lost on penalties to Slovakia in the EURO 2021 Qualifiers on Thursday night after 120+?? minutes played, Kennys side did not lack belief or courage to attack an in-form Wales side to get a result.
Wales: 4-1-4-1
Similarly, Wales would have suffered a dip in confidence after 3-0 thrashing by England this past week. However, Manchester United Legend Giggs certainly set his side up to get a result away from home.
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