Slovakia 2 Wales 5

READING striker Kevin Doyle was the hero as the Republic of Ireland kept their European Championship qualifying campaign on track with a 12th-minute winner that keeps Ireland in the hunt for a top-two finish in Group D, and with it a place in next year’s finals.

Republic of Ireland 1 Slovakia 0

Slovakia have moved back into contention in Euro 2008 qualifying Group D thanks to a second half comeback against Cyprus in Nicosia.