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Chris Gunter in action during Wales' draw against Serbia

Gunter remains confident Wales can secure qualification

Wales defender Chris Gunter believes history is on their side as they look to make a late sprint at World Cup qualification.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17

Aaron Ramsey scores from the penalty spot for Wales

As you were in Group D as Wales hold Serbia to a draw

Wales and Serbia kept alive their hopes of reaching next year's World Cup finals in Russia after battling out a tense 1-1 draw in an absorbing Group D qualifier.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17

Branislav Ivanovic: 'We know Wales don't have Gareth Bale, but no team has only one player.'

Welsh hammering means nothing now - Ivanovic

Branislav Ivanovic has dismissed suggestions that Wales' 6-1 thrashing in Serbia nearly five years ago will have any bearing on their World Cup reunion.

Soccer • 10 Jun 17

Coleman retains belief in depleted Wales

Chris Coleman is confident his Welsh youngsters can step out of Gareth Bale's shadow in Serbia on Sunday.

Soccer • 07 Jun 17

Group D round-up: Serbia go top, Austria stay in hunt

Serbia came from a goal down to beat Georgia 3-1 in Tiblisi and go top of the World Cup Group D qualifying table.

Soccer • 24 Mar 17

Harry Arter is hoping to help Ireland to victory over Austria today

Ireland commitment was never in doubt - Arter

Harry Arter is ready to help the Republic of Ireland take a major step towards World Cup qualification as the midfielder again reaffirmed his commitment to the national side.

Soccer • 12 Nov 16

Wales play Serbia at Cardiff City Stadium at 7.45pm on Saturday

Wales to wear black armbands against Serbia

Wales will wear black armbands in their World Cup qualifier against Serbia on Saturday after FIFA rejected a request to have poppies on their shirts.

Soccer • 10 Nov 16

Chris Coleman will be hoping to exorcise some ghosts in Cardiff on Saturday

Wales boss Coleman still haunted by loss to Serbia

Chris Coleman prepares for his reunion with Serbia this week admitting he is still haunted by the worst night of his career against them.

Soccer • 08 Nov 16

Ben Davies' absence is a blow to Wales in what is a tricky encounter against Serbia

Davies ruled out of Wales' World Cup qualifier

Ben Davies will miss Wales' World Cup qualifier against Serbia on Saturday.

Soccer • 07 Nov 16

Marko Arnautovic is the man to stop for Serbia

Serbia will target Austria's Arnautovic

Austria forward Marko Arnautovic poses the greatest threat to Serbia's hopes of keeping their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign on track, captain Branislav Ivanovic said on Saturday.

Soccer • 08 Oct 16

Olamide Shodipo with Milan Gajic of Serbia during their Under-21 clash in Waterford

Ireland Under-21s end with another defeat

The Republic of Ireland’s Under-21s conceded three goals in the final 25 minutes on the way to a 3-1 defeat to Serbia at the RSC in Waterford on Friday night.

Soccer • 07 Oct 16

Callum O'Dowda was on the mark for Ireland but it wasn't enough

Irish Under-21s edged out by Serbia

A late fightback was not enough for Noel King's Republic of Ireland's Under-21s as they lost 3-2 to Serbia in their penultimate European Championship qualifier in Novi Sad.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Daryl Murphy wheels away in celebration with John O'Shea (L) and Stephen Quinn

O'Shea hails impact of Ireland's super subs

John O'Shea said substitutes Stephen Quinn and Daryl Murphy turned the tide for the Republic of Ireland after they launched their World Cup qualifying campaign with a battling point in Serbia.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Jeff Hendrick got his first international goal

First goal will boost Hendrick, says O'Neill

Jeff Hendrick and Daryl Murphy ensured there is life after Robbie Keane as the Republic of Ireland came from behind in Serbia to secure a first point for their World Cup qualifying account.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Branislav Ivanovic has made 88 appearances for Serbia

Mixed emotions for measured Ivanovic

Serbia captain Branislav Ivanovic admitted to mixed emotions in the wake of the 2-2 draw against Ireland in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Belgrade.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Gary Rogers is ready to play for Dundalk, less than a day after being part of the Irish squad in Serbia

From Serbia to Sligo, Rogers is ready to play

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gary Rogers is hoping to feature for Dundalk in tonight's League of Ireland clash with Sligo Rovers, less than 24 hours after the 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with Serbia.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Jeff Hendrick found the net after just three minutes

Hendrick reveals conversation over lack of goals

Republic of Ireland international midfielder Jeff Hendrick admits that he spoke with manager Martin O’Neill about his need to chip in with goals, before he opened his international account in the 2-2 draw with Serbia.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Darren Randolph was happy with a point from Serbia

Man-of-the-match Randolph happy with a point

Man-of-the-match Darren Randolph declared himself happy with a point after Ireland opened their World Cup 2018 qualifying campaign with a draw away to Serbia.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Daryl Murphy jumps with joy after opening his account for Ireland

Murphy delighted to open Ireland account

Republic of Ireland striker Daryl Murphy was a happy man after his first goal for the national side earned Martin O'Neill’s men a precious 2-2 draw in their opening World Cup qualifier against Serbia.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

RTÉ Panel unimpressed by 'long-ball' Ireland

RTÉ analysts Liam Brady and Eamon Dunphy thought the Republic of Ireland's passing game left a lot to be desired in their draw against Serbia.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Watch the goals: Serbia 2-2 Ireland

See all four goals from the Republic of Ireland's dramatic draw in Belgrade (Republic of Ireland only).

Soccer • 05 Sep 16

Martin O'Neill: 'You're not expecting to control a game for 90 minutes in a match away to Serbia - that's lunacy.'

O'Neill backs 'brilliant' Ireland to drive on

Martin O'Neill hailed a "brilliant" Republic of Ireland display after the 2-2 draw in Serbia and said it sets his team up to "drive on".

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Ireland players mob Daryl Murphy in Belgrade

Murphy snatches point for Ireland in Serbia

Daryl Murphy’s first ever international goal bailed the Republic of Ireland out in Belgrade to snatch a point in a pulsating 2-2 draw against Serbia in their opening Word Cup qualifier at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Jeff Hendrick strikes early for Ireland in Serbia

Jeff Hendrick’s first goal for the Republic of Ireland gave Martin O’Neill’s men the perfect start to their World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Robbie Brady celebrates after scoring against Oman last week

Robbie Brady: Forget the Euros, we go again

Robbie Brady has warned that the Republic of Ireland can no longer afford to bask in the glow of their performances at the Euros ahead of the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign in Serbia tonight.

Soccer • 05 Sep 16