Ireland reach final and secure European elite status

Ireland 2 Austria 1

They now face surprise finalists the Czech Republic who beat Wales 3-1 in the other semi-final.

As a result of the victory at the Tre Fontaine stadium, Ireland have now regained their status amongst the elite nations in Europe - irrespective of today’s - but should they win the final, they will also automatically qualify for the World Cup qualifying competition in China next Spring.