Coleman stretched off in Wales game, McClean man of the match as spoils are shared in big World Cup qualifying clash in Dublin

Donegal's Seamus Coleman could be out for some time after being badly injured in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

The game finished 0-0.

The Republic of Ireland captain suffered a nasty injury in the second half and was taken off on a stretcher in the 71st minute.

Neil Taylor was given a straight red card for the challenge, which RTE Television declined to show a replay of given the nature of the injury.

"Fingers crossed for Seamus, our thoughts are with him," commented Ireland veteran John O'Shea just after the final whistle.

Wales had the better of a first half with few chances.

Martin O'Neill's side  upped their game with the numerical advantage on the park after the Coleman incident and won a series of corners in their best spell of the game.

Wales almost went ahead in the 84th minute as Gareth Bale went on a a great run before shooting narrowly wide.

But the visitors had to withstand some frantic late pressure from Ireland with over four minutes of stoppage time being played.

Derry's James McClean was named as the Three Man of the Match.

Elswhere in Group D, Serbia came from behind to beat Georgia 3-1 away to go top on goal difference ahead of the Republic of Ireland. Both teams have 11 points from five games.

Wales are third on seven points, ahead of Austria on goal difference. Austria beat Moldova 2-0.