Scotland draw boosts Ireland's play-off hopes and confirms play-off spot for Northern Ireland

The Republic of Ireland now know that a win away to Wales tomorrow guarantees them at least a World Cup play-off spot.

Scotland draw boosts Ireland's play-off hopes and confirms play-off spot for Northern Ireland
Sun, 08 Oct, 2017 - 19:58

The Republic of Ireland now know that a win away to Wales tomorrow guarantees them at least a World Cup play-off spot.

Martin O'Neill's side have been handed a huge boost after Slovenia and Scotland played out a 2-2 draw.

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