Match Replay: Wales v Northern Ireland Match of the Day

Welcome to the fill March rerun. We are in Paris which tonight is a

little piece of Britain in Europe. Guy Mowbray.

Good evening everyone from the Parc des Princes. Tonight, it is a little

bit of Britain in Europe. Now, there is a thing. The football is back,

thank goodness for that, and it is time to discover which will be the

first home nation to fly their flag He will be assisted by a familiar

Premier League sites. Michael O'Neill made one change

to his Northern Ireland side with Kyle Lafferty back to lead

the attack, retaking his place from Conor Washington,

who had started the last two games. Right back, despite rumours

to the contrary, Aaron Hughes Much before this Championship

he hadn't kicked off All the players have been upstaged

by Michael McGovern whose saves against Germany got

the side to this game today. Let's have the first words

from my colleagues in You just about wiped your eyes

after the anthem? Wales and Northern Ireland fans have

created a terrific atmosphere. All I am going to say is,

may the best team win. Gerry Armstrong you scored

the most famous goal I suspect you would like to be

upstaged finally today. Hopefully he will lead the line

and they will give a good account of themselves much I agree

with Robbie, may the best team win. Michael O'Neill, who was on great

form when he spoke to He did suggest that we would

have a cagey opening. He said you might find

neither crosses halfway Certainly Michael McGovern is giving

himself a nice feel of the ball and taking time to study what is set

out before him as he clears away. Chris Gunter will be able to look

for Wales' main target man up there, His first touch of

the match is a flick. I think Corey Evans has a big job

today for Northern Ireland. Ramsey and Bale play as two

number 10s when Wales It's important Corey Evans brings

in Norwood or Davis. Anchoring the midfield

as Jonny Evans sweeps Strange to think when you have Wales

playing the two Evans brothers Martin Atkinson was

right there to see it. There was a shove in the back,

one of the brothers, first brothers to play in a major

tournament for Northern Ireland. They have been few and far

between from him at this We will see a good battle,

the wing-backs, Taylor, down the left hand side for Wales

against Aaron Hughes and Gunter, who has gone so well this

tournament for Wales, down the right hand side

against Jonny Evans so it It will be more Stuart

Dallas at the moment. I think it's three centre-backs

at the moment. Gunter thought about

the quick throw for Vokes. Enjoyed the reaction in the camp

when Taylor scored against Russia Just when they thought

they had seen everything. It's important Northern Ireland

pass the ball. They are doing it

well at the moment. One of the things I said to you,

Robbie, before hand, Northern Ireland get enough

possession of the ball against Wales, who are pretty

good in that department. One of the chants of

the tournament is going on. Waiting for his first

opportunity to kick a ball Michael O'Neill said,

he must still be on fire Michael O'Neill won 31 caps,

never got to play against Wales. Chris Coleman, 32 for Wales,

never faced Northern Ireland. Gerry will be aware,

they are the reigning British Champions, the final

Championship 1984 was won I think Michael O'Neill was right

with his early assessment, It's important he gets

the second ball there. Ashley Williams has

clattered into Jamie Ward. It will be a free-kick

for Northern Ireland. Useful flick from Lafferty, nearly,

nearly sent Ward away. Looks like he comes with his forearm

and catches him with his arm, trying to protect himself there,

Ashley Williams, he catches He is playing as a more

advanced player. That's good to see, I thought

they isolated Kyle Lafferty too much Seven of Northern Ireland's last 10

goals in competitive internationals have come from just this

sort of situation. Martin Atkinson ruled

he was holding his opponent there. As you can see, a little nudge

in the back on Gunter. He started the first game, Gerry,

against Poland and never got going. Is this fixture better

suited for him? Players didn't really know

what the shape was and where I suspect, whoever represents him,

has had a busy phone over the last few days since that

performance against Germany. There are a few in the old shop

window this afternoon. Northern Ireland moving

the ball around nicely. I think they have settled quicker,

Northern Ireland, as Gerry said. Confident possession,

not panicking, no rush. I think they've started the game

slightly better than Wales. Dealt with by Taylor,

under pressure from Hughes. More time now for Ashley Williams

to find Gunter and then Chester. It looks because of his stature

and because Bale is good in the air they said to Jonny Evans

when he gets the ball you go and press him and Dallas comes

round in the cover. Bale breezed past, but couldn't get

the cross over. Ledley, not accurate enough

in trying to find Ramsey. There might be something on for

Northern Ireland. Ward is trying to shimmy

his way past Davis. It was saved well

by Wayne Hennessey. I tell you what, great

counter-attack football Results in a strike from Stuart

Dallas. Northern Ireland with the lowest

number of shots in the Group stage There's the first meaningful

one today. Lafferty is the player

being watched most closely. Wayne Hennessey is able to catch it

unchallenged and trying to set You expected a better

ball than that. Northern Ireland is normally

good on set plays. I think in that situation there,

you would want Gareth Bale where What Gareth Bale is good at,

probably better than Ramsey, defending

set-pieces. Nor is Chris Gunter able to keep

the ball in play. Michael O'Neill just slightly

the happier manager at this stage. As Robbie said, they have settled

down quicker and showed real promise on that

last counter-attack movement. There's only been one

Northern Ireland win in the last 13 meetings of these two

nations since 1975 of these Aaron Ramsey has started

to drift forward. Bale into Ramsay, couldn't

get enough of a touch. Whips it in and any slight touch

or pace on the ball would have Michael O'Neill did say they're

ready to deal with whatever Gareth Bale has got and it looks

like they are going to deal with it Northern Ireland's defence

is so strong, they have not conceded more than one in a game in the last

16 matches they have played. Jamie Ward unable to go over

that one, walking back from being offside, so plenty

of time for James Chester. He is not going to be

punished for it. Allen, fortunate to get it back

but uncharacteristically In the group stage, Wales' attacking

threat most of the time came So I can understand why the manager,

Michael O'Neill, has gone for wingbacks for Northern Ireland

today, because the diagonal ball was on every time

against Slovakia and Russia. Didn't do it against

England that much. But good tactics from Michael

O'Neill. That is one of the things I said

to you earlier, Michael is clever, He thought he would make a change

or two, but he seems to have picked the right side and they have

settled down well. Bale climbs high, again,

two on him as soon as the ball went Lafferty wanted it short but did

make a run for Stuart Dallas. Stopped by Ashley Williams,

perfectly fairly. If those players can get going,

Allen, Ramsay and Bale, The three Musketeers,

quite fitting in Paris. Very tentative start

by the boys in red, Robbie? It certainly is, one good shot

from Northern Ireland, good save by Hennessey,

Wales haven't really Both teams are comfortable

in defending. That was the ball in the games

against Slovakia and Russia, Ashley Williams from centre-half,

but covered Taylor really well and Dallas against Chris Gunter has

covered it really well. Michael O'Neill is encouraging

the diagonal balls and as it is travelling, the Northern Ireland

players are coming out. I think he was caught

by Stuart Dallas just He just blocks him, there is no

doubt that is a free kick. It is a first word in the ear

of the Leeds player Sam Vokes got a connection

but not enough direction. All he can do is flick it on,

the challenge coming in from Gareth McAuley,

and then you hope someone is gambling and gets

on the end of it. Just at the moment, the red wall,

as Wales supporters have been dubbed by the Wales players,

has been forced to be a little bit Most of the noise is coming

from the green and white end, because of the green

and white wall on the field. Lafferty penalised,

foul on Joe Ledley. But Michael O'Neill has obviously

watched the Russia game, where Wales were

absolutely devastating. They had numbers forward,

full-backs forward, midfielders forward,

the Russia, giving Gareth Bale the space he needed and as you can

see, he has had no space to work And look how quickly

they are being pressed, that is important, to put pressure

on a man on the ball, The square ball is on

but not forward pass. And offside as Aaron Ramsey turns

the ball in. The first bit of excitement

at the other end of the field amongst those Wales

supporters is cut short. First impression, I am not sure

Aaron Ramsey has to touch it. He is in an offside position,

I don't know if he has to go for it. But Ramsay was in an offside

position, correct from the linesman. I'm not sure it was going in,

I think he probably felt he needed But a good ball in from the left

side and a good jump by Sam Vokes. Hasn't scored for his country

since March 2014 in a 3-1 Haven't both countries come

a long way since then? That might just be

the trigger for Wales. Gunter has stolen a few yards

but the officials are letting it go. Jonny Evans, strong and wise

enough to hold off Ramsey. Evans and McAuley in defence at one

end and James Chester at the other and Chester, for most of last

season, kept out of the West Brom side by the two

on the other side today. I was talking about it

to Chris Brunt, he said you cannot fault James Chester,

he's strong and good on the ball, maybe not as tall as the other guys,

that is the difference. It is a West Brom way,

the Northern Ireland, If anyone wants to experience right

back or centre-back, Aaron Hughes left the A League

in Australia and is available Ramsey tried to trick his way past

Jonny Evans. Evans not happy with the way

he tumbled but perfectly happy with the way Martin

Atkinson read it. I think he read it right,

he knocked it too far, I think you try to make the most

of the situation. That was good defending

by Jonny Evans, intelligent defending,

used his body well. The second save from

Wayne Hennessey. He should be closed

down quicker than that. It's a good strike, a good height

for Wayne Hennessey, but he has still got to save it

and if I was a Welsh defender, you would want to get

closer to them. Gareth McAuley is forward,

as he is for every Northern Ireland I have watched him at Real Madrid

and he is such a good player back defending,

he is good in the air Stuart Dallas made his

debut against Wales. In the Nations Cup game

that was played More have read about it than watched

it, just over 500 there. It was missed, Lafferty couldn't

quite react in time. Good centre forward play

by Sam Vokes, bringing his I think that is something he is good

at, Cory Evans. He is a little bit too

much for the referee, Corry Evans and Norwood

in each other's way. Every time a midfield player

or defender gets their head up one and looks for a long pass,

both sides drop off, so it's up to someone to drop deep,

get on the half turn Evans looking for Lafferty,

he won the ball comfortably enough ahead of Ben Davis but always

difficult to hit the target. He is six foot four, got up well

enough but couldn't direct it. But if you are a Wales player,

you will be looking to close down and stop the cross coming

in in the first place. Norwood made sure there

was no shot available. I think it is a shot,

it is whipped across goal but I think he is trying

to find the target. A bit of frustration from Wales

but it is tactically a very intriguing game and I don't think

Wales have had the situation where the wingbacks are marked

when they go forward. Games like this, it is one moment

of magic from a special player. Who is that special

player going to be? We didn't expect Northern Ireland

to have this much possesion, that is The two best chances have gone

to Northern Ireland. A Lafferty left his leg hanging,

Ashley Williams tumbled over it. Kyle Lafferty did gesture

to Martin Atkinson to say, well, 20 years ago, that

was a good challenge. The only time he played for Wales

against Northern Ireland, Not a good few seconds

there for James Chester. First red card of your career,

wasn't it, one of only two? The way it started back then,

there were tackles flying in. You know, it was a great

game to be involved. There is more nervousness

about this. Certainly, for me, the host nation,

France, seemed to be nervous It was always going to

be a tactical battle. I don't think there will be too

many clear-cut chances. That's why it could

go to extra-time. A chance for the men

in Green And white get This is a good side

in terms of free-kicks. We said this before,

opportunity, Gareth McAuley is up there, Craig Cathcart,

pushing forward, Jonny A good delivery from Norwood

with his right foot Jonny Evans is a late

arrival into the crowd. Ledley's third start in a row,

having come on as a sub against Poland he broke a leg on 7th

May, causing him to miss Crystal I'm glad you said it was intriguing,

Robbie, certainly not exciting yet. Bided his time and won

the ball back for his team. Cynical foul really, he was clever,

stayed on his feet and won It may be a chance

for Northern Ireland. Kyle Lafferty presented that one

to James Chester. Do you not think Wales look better

on the counter attack? That is when they look

at their most dangerous. Decent ball into the box

and Northern Ireland will be Until that little break down

between Allen and Taylor it looked as though we were getting a bit more

pace in the game from both teams. That came from the flick on from

Vokes and Ramsey running in behind. First time you saw a midfield

player for Wales running Misses out, Allen, intentionally

or otherwise. It looked as though

he might for that Gareth Bale has gone

for a really tough delivery. I think that's too hard a skill,

even for him. The support has been,

for both these teams, right through the tournament,

talking to a Northern Ireland fan just last evening

who was on his way back, He texted his wife

to say - can I stay? There will be a few more tales

like that. Really good defending

from Jonny Evans. It's good play from Wales

on the counter-attack. Sam Vokes coming more

into the game as target play. That is what they need him to do,

hold the ball up. Wasn't going to be about

subtlety there. One or two little decisions

going Northern Ireland's way. You know, Joe Allen,

Norwood runs into him. Saying all that, I'm pleased

Martin Atkinson is the referee. Had a good season in

the Premier League. Lafferty again with a knock

down for Steven Davis. Dallas won't get to that before

Bale does. Up towards Ward, who does

really well. I think the referee is trying

to keep the play going. McAuley just reacted to that

in time. It's turned away

from Dallas by Gunter. The far-post, Gunter does

really well. Across the near side

of the corner flag. Not even Kyle Lafferty's

going to get anywhere near that one. It's funny, that last attack came

from Evans showing more determination than Ledley before

the edge of the box, before the ball went out

wide right to Hughes Little things like that, it will be

small margins today, I think. Any mistake anyway or one good ball

could be the difference, Martin Atkinson is saying,

get a move on with it. It should be the other way

round, it was Ward trying Going to have to go back

to Hennessey. Michael O'Neill, has

his tactics spot on. Get on the ball, get

on the half turn. Look for Ramsey and Bale

in number 10 positions. Lafferty having to

strongly hold off Gunter. Good position in the wide area,

playing for the free-kick. You can shield the ball,

but you can't grab at somebody Fantastic defensive header

from Ben Davies on that back post. He rose, he's got Cathcart coming

in behind him. It was important to

get a good delivery, A good ball from the left side

with the right foot. The referee is looking at how

close colleagues Chester I don't think Jamie Ward knew how

much time he had. I think the plan was he was going

to be with someone marking him and He could have turned it

himself, couldn't he? He was trying to win a corner,

hoping for a touch behind. If you want to start

a counter-attack you It's showing Northern Ireland can

get back into their shape and it's Managed to get past Corey Evans

that time, and Dallas - First thing I have to say is,

he's out of the game They are still trying

these diagonal balls. It's as if they don't have

any other options. Robbie talked about it earlier

they have to think about how else They are able to do it now

thanks to a free-kick. Joe Allen not best placed

with Oliver Norwood's Definite foul, Joe Allen did well.

He has had a fantastic tournament. There have been reports of Swansea

putting in a bid, rejected by Liverpool, trying to take him back

to south Wales. Reportedly, Leicester and Southampton interested

as well. Corry Evans looking both ways before

finding Craig Cathcart. Williams just gets the ball away

before Jamie Ward came to take it. Stuart Dallas with the foul right

under Chris Coleman's nose and he is going to get the first

booking of the match. That will rule him out

of the quarterfinal, Bale over on this right-hand side,

trying to find space. He is coming deep, dropping off,

switching sides, just to try Stuart Dallas comes in,

catches him with his arm. If you go in like that,

with your feet sliding in, you can say it is reckless,

that is what it is and that is why His studs caught him

on the foot, good decision. I think Northern Ireland are winning

the 50-50s in the middle of the park and that is something the Welsh have

got to change. It is a decent ball in but no

one on the end of it. Hit and miss at the

moment, Wales, for me. Certainly I think Michael O'Neill

will be the happier at half-time. We are not far away

from that moment. The standout performers so far have

been both sets of fans. We can never keep you out

of it for long, can we? It is going to be

a Northern Ireland throw. Stuart Dallas has to get that

booking out of his system, That will do it for the first half

at the Parc des Princes. Michael O'Neill was asked yesterday

about his experience of derbies and he recalled

the electric atmosphere to be decided. No changes made to

either side, in terms of personnel, for the restart. Wimbledon starts

next week. This has been more French Open, opponents on the baseline.

Somebody needs to come to the net. Northern Ireland set off in

attacking mode. A throw-in is won, courtesy of Chris Gunter's block.

Stuart Dallas won, it the only player on the field who has to tread

a little more carefully in the Corey Evans. Allen wins the ball

from Dallas. Corey Evans promptly wins it back. It stayed in. Ward was

badgered off it by Chester. Here's Couldn't afford to

slip up with Taylor. Definitely started quicker for me,

both sets of players I have a feeling Northern Ireland

are winning more battles The referee will have a quiet word

with Kyle Lafferty. Pointing out minor

offences, very minor. More to do with his size that have

accumulated over the game. He makes a back he stands

there and make as back. Pointing out minor

offences, very minor. More to do with his size that have

accumulated over the game. He makes a back he stands

there and make as back. Tactically, looking at the start

of the second-half, the dieingal ball is not on for Wales,

the wing-backs are marked. When the ball goes up to Vokes,

it's breaking down. In in the next 20 minutes he might

bring on Robson-Kanu for the ball over the top,

to stretch the play to get Wales up the pitch and get

the second balls. Solid piece of defending from

Chester. Not such a good out

ball to Aaron Ramsey. Ben Davies got in

the way of the shot. Seems to be a little bit more desire

to do something positive Michael, I said at half-time,

he might have to consider bringing a substitute on if there

is going to be a challenge like that A couple of options come

to mind in that position. That was a good tackle

by Dallas, though. They will want to keep him

on if he keeps playing like this. When he goes down,

you know about it. Real positive start

from Northern Ireland in They have come out of

the break the sharper. He has seen Ashley

Williams coming? He has the free-kick

from the referee. You are right, I think they have

come out the brighter of the two. They are closing down and winning

the ball back and recycling it Lafferty is up and will be standing

tall again for this. This one is going to

be left to Dallas. It looks like they have

something organised. Get the ball in just right

for anything to work. It's blocked and the whistle goes

anyway to give Wales a free-kick. Was that maybe a bit overdone

It was maybe a bit overdone. It worked out for them,

I don't know how. The shot comes in and hits

the knee of Joe Ledley. The free-kick had been

given before that. Maybe for pushing or shoving

in the box. Nice kick

by Dallas. Once again, three,

four men around him. Doing exceptionally well

against Gareth Bale today, All it needs is one moment,

one chance, one runned That was, oh, not very composed

by the Wales captain. Not a good start from

a Welsh point of view. Northern Ireland well

on top. Curled in - I was going

to say for Lafferty. He's never going to get

anywhere near that. The hand is raised by way

of apology guy Norwood. It's five minutes in the second-half

I would make a change much Get in between the

three centre-halfs. If he stretches the play,

that means, Ramsey, Allen, Having a look down, it's

Hal Robson-Kanu who will take his Hardly had time to get up-and-down

the touchline and warm-up. Lafferty prevents any thoughts

of a quick free-kick. It's the chance of the match

for the Wales centre forward. Cathcart switches off, but Vokes,

he just seems to not As you can see, it comes off

the top of his head really, he doesn't direct it

on to the target. Might end up being his last touch

of the game. Northern Ireland on top overall,

but they haven't scored Ramsey on the field,

Bale, Wales have players That was the first moment of real

quality on the pitch. Whipped it in behind the back three

of Northern Ireland. He has got to hit the target there,

big Sam Vokes. He hasn't had to get

to the by-line either. It was a quality delivery,

I have to say from Aaron Ramsey. You were both straining next to me,

both putting your nuts Hardly mentioned the name

McGovern all match. He hasn't had to make

a save, has he? There is the substitution

you were talking about, Robbie. As called, Sam Vokes replaced by Hal

Robson-Kanu. The man who scored the winner,

the historic first winning goal for Wales in a European

Championship finals match. Craig Cathcart, with

the Northern Ireland throw-in. Only one option here,

it's up to Lafferty. Hennessey made it look pretty

routine. Stop giving the ball away

in Wales' final third. Square passes across

your own back five. It is a back five, with Gunter

and Taylor playing so deeped, Robson-Kanu, put the ball

into the channel. One mistake can be the difference

and it's who is going to make it. Ledley made life awkward

for him and then for Wide left, coming in from

the other side is Gunter. It's Oliver Norwood much

you could see that happening before Minimal contact, but I think

it is a free-kick. I agree with you Gerry,

it's a free-kick. Gareth Bale, give him

the ball early. What an opportunity for that man,

Gareth Bale. Can it be his third

goal from a free-kick? The first diagonal ball that has

come off he has an opportunity. What has he learnt from watching

Gareth Bale at the Gareth Bale appeals for handball

as Jonny Evans strides away On the counter-attack,

Jamie Ward gets crunched by a Wales defender, Taylor, the game has

actually come to life in the 57th Dips over the wall and he gets his

body in the way here. Another dipper rather

than a swerver. That's over towards Dallas,

who has knocked it back. You are right, Robbie,

it is game on better pace of it. The handball wasn't the correct

position, Martin Atkinson, he is having a good

job, we must say. Stuart Dallas misjudging

his run there. If he had judged the flight

of the ball, he might have got Coming up to the hour mark,

the two thirds point. You can just sense in the stadium,

both sets of fans have They have both probably come to this

game thinking, you know, we have a real chance of getting

to the quarterfinals. I am looking down below and I can

see Niall McGinn warming up and he would be a good player

to come on at this Northern Ireland force another

corner. There is a palpable

tension in the air. Nobody wants this trip of a lifetime

to end too early. Northern Ireland, we know

they are dangerous from set pieces That is wasted and Michael is asking

the question. We certainly expected a better

delivery and so did I. Wales are going to make a second

quick-change in a moment. Jonny Williams is going

to leave the bench. I think it will be Ledley who comes

up, Jonny Williams will go and play alongside Gareth Bale with Ramsey

dropping next to Joe Allen. Let's see if Robbie has got another

one right in a moment. Ramsey chased by Jonny Evans,

who timed it right but couldn't It will sail straight behind

and I think the nod has gone to the officials on the touchline,

which means the second Wales change You know a bit about

this game, don't you? I think Joe Ledley, to even be

in this competition, it is his fourth game,

he has done exceptionally well. Jonny Williams in the first game

against Slovakia was very good, good on the ball, good movement

and I think Ramsey dropping in with Joe Allen, if he can

get his head back and look for the pace of Robson-Kanu

or to the feet of Bale, Fresh legs, and I think

Northern Ireland will be Shane Ferguson is also warming up,

another wide player. Jonny Evans spots the

chance to find Ward. Good bit of awareness and quick

thinking from Steven Davis. Certainly affecting the ball

and stopping Northern Ireland They might just try

and repeat the trick. The message has gone

to the Northern Ireland bench that Absolutely flying,

those fans in green. Having won the throw in,

makes his way into the penalty area. There was a little 1-2

on with Steven Davis, It is a good ball in from

Stuart Dallas but no A moment ago, Jonny Evans

had his hands on his knees and I think he has just indicated

again, he held his right leg. It could be a straightforward

can see how he gets Something Michael

will keep an eye on. Have we still got the

most thrilling moment Ramsey wants to move

the other way. Jonny Williams had to

work to keep the ball. Then run through everybody with it

before stumbling It is a poor challenge

from Steven Davis but prior to that, Jonny Williams driving at the heart

of the Northern Ireland team. Steven Davis has caught

Gareth Bale on the left shin. Free kick, opportunity for Ramsey

to put the ball into a good area. He has got to clear

the man on the near post. Williams adding a little extra

energy to Wales' play. Dallas try to keep his feet

but finally wilted. He has been really lively since

he has come on, Jonny Williams. He wants the ball on the half

turn in dangerous areas, wants to go with 1-2s

around the box. Substitution coming

from Michael O'Neill. Is it going to be Jamie

or Kyle Lafferty? He is going to keep two up

and both of them are hard, if Conor Washington gets on some

of the flick ons from Kyle Lafferty, He made his international

debut when the sides met There is a connection with Wales,

he made his name in league football with Newport County,

then onto Peterborough and now a He was just a little bit too far

away, I thought it should have been closer when the flick on came in,

but he is very quick over Ramsey trying to do it

all by himself at times. I think that is where you want Conor

Washington. But the tempo has

definitely increased. So have the amount of open

spaces on the field. Jonny Evans with an accusation

to Michael McGovern and that has got Chris Gunter will cover 90 minutes,

120 minutes, such great Good shutting down

by the right wingback. Chased by Davis, he can't dive in,

on a card. Jonny Evans doesn't have to dive

in when he reads the ball like that. That is really good

stuff from Chester. He wisely gave up the chase

when he realised it was beyond him. Left foot across, used his body and

turned away from danger. You wonder why he started

at the tail end of the season for West Brom,

he has been superb? Look at how Northern Ireland

defended with McAuley and Jonny Chester with this tournament,

Tony Pulis probably Because he is less than six

foot he's not too keen. Hasn't had a chance to really

run and test his pace Second-half Northern Ireland shading

the possession stats. They did that so well

today Northern Ireland. When Wales have possession

they pressed them high up the park. Have to say Michael O'Neill

tactically has gone well. It was like shadow boxing

in the first half. If you booked anywhere for dinner

in celebration you might have to put There's the acceleration that we've

seldom seen in the game yet. More time on the ball, Gareth Bale,

and space to run. Turned into his own net by the

unfortunate Gareth McAuley. After all this time,

after being kept quiet for so long, it is Gareth Bale who has

made the big difference. He had time, he had space on this

left hand side. Behind the Northern

Ireland defensive line. If he didn't go for it, Hal

Robson-Kanu was in for the tap-in. Just watch the way he whips this

ball around the back four. It's all about the delivery,

as Robbie said. I feel so sorry for

Gareth McAuley, who has Nothing McGovern could

do about it in goal. It's the Wales fans

who are singing in the sunshine. He's been magnificent since he's

come on, Johnny Williams. Not scared to try

something different. Great substitution from

Chris Coleman. He played his part in the build-up

to the goal as well, Yeah, I think key

players like Ramsey. Two attempts, the second one

was a great delivery. Gunter, puts it away

from Lafferty in time. Wanted Robson-Kanu to be running

to where he put the ball. This should suit Wales

even more now. Northern Ireland have got to go

and try and get the equaliser. Gareth Bale in number 10

position, free to run You have to say, Northern Ireland

have been brilliant so far. Michael will throw caution

to the wind and have a go in these Here comes the second

Northern Ireland substitution. The throw-in was taken

quickly by Cathcart. When it goes out again it's Wales'

ball to put back into play. Now it will be the

Northern Ireland change. Taking time to sort himself out

with the buttons on the board. He does make his way

to indicate that Oliver Norwood It's time for Northern Ireland

to begin the McGinn. Naill McGinn, scorer against Ukraine

in that famous 2-0 win. You will be able to hear

it in the background. That's the Wales fan singing -

Don't Take Me Home. They aren't going

anywhere as it stands. Or they will, they will be

going north to Lille. The only way he could have got

above Kyle Lafferty. With Oliver Norwood

seeing who will take it. Forward go Cathcart,

McAuley and Evans J. The whistle has gone, even before

it was popped over the crossbar. Is there shoving

and pushing going on? The referee has already

blown the whistle. Gets better every time

you see it, doesn't it? I said before the game,

in an attacking game it would be that man who provides a bit of

magic, but he didn't score the goal, For him to whip the ball into that

area, a lot of people would have hit the first man,

hit the goalkeeper. He put it exactly

in the right place. That's why he's one of the best

players in the world. Washington telegraphed his

intentions to Williams. Martin Atkinson is going

to have to stop it. Thought he should have brought it

earlier, maybe the referee. Two players colliding

with each other. There was a hesitation

because Northern Ireland When they hit each other as hard

as that it had to stop. Johnny Williams looks

the worse to me. It was Ashley Williams'

desire to win the ball. Won the ball and his body weight has

carried him into Johnny Williams. He is the meat in the

sandwich, isn't he? Good to see him

sitting back up again. Look how quickly Shaun Connolly

is sprinting on to the field. Ashley Williams is taking a bit more

time to come around. The Wales fans are coming

to the idea that this isn't over. Unless there can be a response

from the Green and White Army. They never give up and there's eight

minutes to go. A lot of goals scored

in this Championship late on as Josh Magennis strips off ready

to come on. We don't like to see

the stretcher bearers coming on. Giving Ashley Williams

plenty of time. Bale will need Ashley Williams

to captain the leader to stay The physio doesn't

look happy at all. He's going back into that

centre-half position. He will play through anything

he is carrying on with that. Here comes the Northern

Ireland change. At the moment, his touch

into his own net that he could do Josh Magennis, who once,

once upon a time, played for Cardiff City he joined them

as a, yeah, that's right goalkeeper. They have gambled their

three at the back now. I think Michael's done

the right thing. Ball given back to Northern Ireland,

which is good sportsmanship. Launch it as far away

as he can and as close We have seen late goals

throughout the tournament. Late goal when the sides met

in Cardiff in March. Will there be a reversal

when it really matters Johnny Williams, none

the worse for wear. Here he is, eating up

the ground on Jonny Evans. He very nearly managed to win

a corner for his team. Certainly nothing wrong

with his pace there. He was flying down that right

hand side channel. That's the thing that

Northern Ireland's enemy. They have to get the ball forward

quickly. A bit of a chunk to add on,

not least for the stoppage Three up front now

for Northern Ireland. Everything will be thrown at Wales

in this last five minutes plus whatever injury-time

is added by Martin Atkinson. Out comes Michael McGovern to meet

Robson-Kanu and it is enough to force the Wales number

nine to lose the ball. Going away from goal, it is

a difficult one for Robson-Kanu. Ashley Williams can't continue. He

has been hanging his left arm by his side since the collision and it is

wise that he goes off before that He would think that is likely

to mean a first run out in the competition

for James Collins, that But he just sat down and it was

clear that was in discomfort. He is staying on now

but he has clamped his left arm into his side and he can't be

properly balanced as he gets his From a Northern Ireland perspective,

what you do now is get the ball and smash it over Ashley Williams's

head and get Kyle Lafferty That is the tactics,

they have do put him under pressure. Doesn't Chris have to take charge

here and say we are getting James I think he knows Ashley Williams

better than anybody. James Collins is an adequate

replacement, no doubt about that. A little bit of frustration creeping

into the Northern Ireland play, Michael McGovern in a hurry

to get the ball forward. Michael O'Neill has that look

on his face, but Williams was OK enough to hold off

Lafferty and win it there. Ashley Williams, playing

lopsided, gets it clear. It is going to be an exciting couple

of minutes plus whatever There is still time

and they are pushing forward 90th minute, you would think

at least four added onto the end. Out comes Hennessy and what

a good catch that is. He hasn't had anything to do this

half, he has come through bodies You haven't got the armband

on but lead by example and that is what the

goalkeeper has done. We are into four minutes

of additional time. Washington sees his chance

to close down Hennessy. Wayne Hennessey has to put it

out of play. Great centre forward play,

go across your mouth, go down and get a free kick

for your side. You have to say, Chris Coleman's

substitutions, the introduction of Robson-Kanu, he saw the play had

to be stretched. He has got the captain with one arm

and he has the goalkeeper catching things and he has

Gareth Bale on the park. Wales with one foot

in the quarterfinals. Not even Jonny Williams' energy

will get him to that one. Just about enough time for one more

attack if they can But the clock is ticking

and it is certainly Ben Davies comes out

to a great Welsh cheer. They haven't had great success

in this ground in sporting terms. The Welsh rugby side lost 11

in a row here from 1970, when the French side

moved to Stade de France. They didn't have a great morning

in Dunedin on the other side of the world today,

but that doesn't matter Wayne Hennessey will take

as much of the two minutes It was diagonal but it has caught

on the wind or something. Put the ball in the corner,

don't smash it to the goalkeeper. It is Josh Magennis

winding up the big one. Close to Wayne Hennessey,

who has got a good hand on it. Ramsey had a hand on Steven Davis

to give Northern Ireland the free kick and for kicking the ball away,

he gets a yellow card. Don't worry, Robbie,

he is not on one already. One good free kick

is all they have left, They have to send the

goalkeeper up, surely? He is on his way, Michael O'Neill

has somewhat reluctantly A long look at the left wrist

from Michael Atkinson. They were together and just that bit

stronger than Northern Ireland, who now must dare

to dream of another day. We didn't get a thrill a minute

excitement but we were always Gerry Armstrong, words

per your team first. Magnificent tournament for more

than back of its Northern Ireland, gave 100% and one quality

delivery from a world-class player It could quite easily have been

a result the other way. No shame in that and I wish Wales

all the best in the quarterfinals. Robbie, you will be

singing Don't Take Me Home First of all, I echo Gerry's words,

Northern Ireland have had It wasn't a great game today

but Gareth Bale with a fantastic Unfortunate for McAuley

but I am going to say this, Wales are in the quarterfinals

of the European Championships. And next it is either Hungary

all Belgium in Lille. Don't make any other plans

for Friday night.