Ruesha Littlejohn's standout performance led to an own goal that canceled out Lily Woodham's opener, as Ireland and Wales drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Euro 2025 play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium. The tight contest sets the stage for Tuesday's decisive match at the Aviva Stadium.
In the Euro 2025 play-off final first leg match between Ireland and Wales at Cardiff City Stadium , the teams ended the first half in a 1-1 draw. Ruesha Littlejohn 's long-range effort led to an own goal that canceled out Lily Woodham 's opener. Emma Duffy reports from Cardiff that Ireland will be satisfied with the draw, with 23,000 tickets sold for Tuesday's decisive match at the Aviva Stadium .
Littlejohn, despite limited minutes due to Achilles issues, delivered a standout performance, earning Player of the Match, and is expected to be a key player in the final leg
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