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That's it for tonight.

A keenly contested first leg in Cardiff between Wales and Republic of Ireland, which sets things up nicely for Tuesday's second leg in Dublin.

Both teams might feel they did enough to win the game, but a draw was arguably the fairest result after an even encounter.

Are Republic of Ireland now favourites? Their major tournament experience - and home advantage at the Aviva Stadium - might just swing it for them.

But Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says there will be more to come from her team in Dublin.

We hope you'll join us again for our live coverage of that second leg on Tuesday.

Until then, thanks for your company tonight and enjoy your weekends.

Katie Sherwood
Former Wales midfielder on BBC Radio Wales

I think it was what we expected. A cagey game, a battle, spicy.

The fact that we're still in the game going into the away fixture is massive.

There's a second half to go, and bring it on.

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Wales captain Angharad James on Match of the Day Wales:

"It was always going to be a battle. It's a derby and a game that means a lot to both teams.

"It was cagey. it was tough to grow into the game. But we are taking a good result to Dublin and we'll give it everything we've got.

"We'll regroup and look at how we can get better.

"It's disappointing to concede any goal. We take it as a team and we could have dealt with the situation a lot better.

"As a group we know that wasn't our best performance by a long way, but there is pressure on these games.

"We know we'll be better for Tuesday. We have got a lot to work on and we haven't seen anything yet.

"We'll give it everything for the red jersey and hopefully we can get over the line."

Gwennan Harries
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

I just think it'll be a really tight game again on Tuesday.

They like that battle and scrap of it. They've done that against so many nations.

Let's not forget, they've beaten France this year, through being aggressive, physical and on the front foot.

I don't expect them to want much of the ball.

Republic of Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson on BBC Match of the Day Wales: "It was definitely a battle. It was what I was expecting. It was evenly contested.

"I thought we started better then they came into it for the next 15 minutes or so. It kind of ebbed and flowed.

"There was a mistake for the goal but I'm proud of the girls for coming back and equalising.

"We always said it wouldn't be won or lost tonight. I'd prefer a win but, with a draw, we're in the game and we take it home. It's positive."

Helen Ward
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

They're just so evenly matched. It's always been close between the teams, you look at the rankings.

I think the onus will be on Ireland in Dublin, they'll have that big crowd and they have previous in play-off games.

But I just think the pressure will be on them, they'll have to do a little bit more.

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There is more from Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson, this time on Match of the Day Wales.

She says there will be a Christmas theme in the camp in Saturday as Wales look to recover from tonight's exploits.

"We are going to have Christmas dinner tomorrow, some gift exchange and we have some gift-wrapping to do for local charities," Wilkinson said.

"We will step away from the game, rest and recovery, family time, and then the technical staff tomorrow will be hard at work reviewing the game and looking at opportunities we missed.

"Ireland will be doing the same. We expect a really hard battle from them always. They are going to fight for everything. We have got to match that and play our style."

Owain Tudur Jones
Former Swansea City and Wales midfielder on BBC Radio Cymru

The reality is, the pressure is huge on both teams.

It doesn't matter which way it goes, it promises to be a night as close as tonight.

That's what I saw tonight, two sides that are very close to each other.

Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

Wales are in a period now where they're totally professional, they understand what big games mean, they play in front of the television cameras.

We can't even compare that to 10 years ago. Everyone was part time. When I played, I was still working.

The game has moved on and the players have moved on.

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Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson on BBC Radio Wales: "To go into this second leg all square is not a bad situation. Obviously we would have liked to win.

"My team battled well. I wasn't as pleased with our style of play. We were too direct. Ireland are very good at what they do.

"They don't mess about with the ball, and I think we played into their hands so I expect more from the team in Dublin.

"This team likes to do things the difficult way. The team thrives in adversity so I look forward to seeing an incredible performance in Dublin."

Owain Tudur Jones
Former Swansea City and Wales midfielder on BBC Radio Cymru

Wales needed a bit more control on the game and to keep possession a little bit better.

So if you play Jess Fishlock higher up the pitch like in the first half, you need energy and to be fresh to close balls down.

We didn't quite see that from Fishlock tonight, so I'd expect to se the team from the second half start the game on Tuesday.

Katie Sherwood
Former Wales midfielder on Match of the Day Wales

We missed Sophie Ingle's calming presence, where she is scanning around and knows the pictures, and that experience to make you a little bit more composed in possession.

Owain Tudur Jones
Former Swansea City and Wales midfielder on BBC Radio Cymru

I think we need to see a strong defensive performance again [on Tuesday].

The three at the back tonight, Gemma Evans, Rhiannon Roberts, Hayley Ladd, brilliant.

We have to do that again, and maybe even better on Tuesday night because I feel Ireland will be the favourites, but hopefully that will suit Wales.

You then just hope for a few more flashes in attack to cause Ireland problems.

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Wales goalscorer Lily Woodham on Match of the Day Wales:

"We knew it was going to be a phyical gfame. WE played them before and it was the same there.

"We know what we need to do better. First half wasn't us and hopefully we can improve and go again on Tuesday.

"We are just getting used to playing in these big games and we have to learn to deal with the pressure. Second half we got a lot better.

"We will look at ourselves and know what we need to do. We can play football and we lacked that a bit tonight, but we are still positive and buzzing for Tuesday."

On her injury concern:

"I am OK. It's just a bit of cramp in every part of my body.

Katie Sherwood
Former Wales midfielder on Match of the Day Wales

We know it's going to be difficult going to Ireland. They will probably be a bit more expansive.

But we know we can defend well and we will be set up to hit them on the counter.

We have to have that belief going into the game.

Helen Ward
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

Lily Woodham has become a really important player for Wales in the left wing-back position.

She's got a lot of energy and quality. She's a tenacious player, she gets amongst it and she's really nailed down that position as her own.

Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

What I like about Rhian Wilkinson most is her honesty.

She demands standards, there's no nonsense, and because of that, there's respect.

Players are noticing that you have to buy into it, show respect to the manager, and I think she's doing a fantastic job. She suits this squad.

Katie Sherwood
Former Wales midfielder on Match of the Day Wales

It would have been great to go to Ireland with an advantage, but we are still in the game.

This group work so well, they have so much resilience, so we know they are going to go there and put on a performance.

Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

I'm happy and proud of the players and the performance.

If we assess the play over the 90 minutes, a draw is a fair result.

There was no nonsense tonight, everyone contributed.

Ffion Morgan might be disappointed with the lack of service and touches she had.

But I'll sleep fine tonight!

Helen Ward
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

I think Rhian Wilkinson will be saying it's all to play for.

I think she'll be relatively pleased with some parts of the game, they limited Ireland in terms of chances.

They're in the tie, and that's the most important thing.

It's a one-game shootout. Both sides go into it knowing exactly what they need to do.