Goosebumps.
If the Republic of Ireland are going to secure a spot in the World Cup playoffs, they’re going to have to do it the hard way as they take on Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Going into the game, Chris Coleman’s side held the advantage as a point would be good enough for them to secure a place in the playoffs but given Serbia’s recent defeat to Austria, the top spot in the group is still up for grabs – provided results go in Wales’ favour.
As for Martin O’Neill’s men, nothing short of a win will ensure that their bid to reach Russia continues, but if the Irish are to get the three points that they desperately need, they’re going to have to silence the deafening home crowd.
After Amhrán na bhFiann was played, it was the turn of the home crowd to belt out their rendition of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau and they didn’t disappoint.
Electric.
Which fans will end up singing at the end of the night though?
Amazing what can happen when you don't pipe in music or drown out a crowd pic.twitter.com/VlbgOQc0iX
— Dion Fanning (@dionfanning) October 9, 2017
PA: "Sing the anthem like you've never sang it before!"
Wales fans:WOW. 👏 👏 👏 https://t.co/EL3PfjMwPb
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 9, 2017
So, that Welsh anthem was impressive. We will post once in Welsh, in their honour #RTEsoccer #WALIRLhttps://t.co/x4MB8noZgN pic.twitter.com/0PscN08qYV
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) October 9, 2017
There's still tears in people's eyes here after that rendition of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau! #WALIRL pic.twitter.com/QXO5OKHnjD
— FA WALES (@FAWales) October 9, 2017
Gotta say, opening our back door and hearing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau belting out over #Grangetown is pretty special. #canucampus #WALvIRE
— Claire Vaughan she/her 〓〓 🏳️🌈🏴🎬 (@pixieglas) October 9, 2017
If there was a national anthem World Cup, Wales would definitely be in the final… #WALIRL
— John Bennett (@JohnBennettBBC) October 9, 2017
The Welsh national anthem being sung on @5liveSport is utterly spine-tingling.
— David Law (@DavidLawTennis) October 9, 2017
If it was about singing your National Anthem, Wales would have just won the World Cup ⚽️⚽️⚽️ #WALvIRE
— Mark Church (@backandacross) October 9, 2017
Some atmosphere in Wales for their anthem then
— Jody Morris (@JodyMorris) October 9, 2017
What an Anthem 🔴🔴🔴 #Wales #WALIRE
— . (@alexanderwang65) October 9, 2017
