Idah returns as Swans midfield pair face off

Adam Idah played his first football since December as he came off the bench in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final defeat by the Czech Republic.

Idah had been sidelined by a hamstring injury suffered in Swansea City training over Christmas.

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But having returned to Swansea's bench for last weekend's Championship defeat to Coventry City, the striker made his playing return as he played the final 24 minutes of extra time in Prague.

There was disappointment for the Republic of Ireland as they were beaten on penalties despite leading 2-0 in the first half.

Idah scored in the shootout at the end of game but Finn Azaz and Alan Browne missed as the Czechs progressed.

Elsewhere, Swansea duo Leo Walta and Marko Stamenic played against each other as Finland beat New Zealand in a friendly on Friday, while Cameron Burgess featured as a substitute in Australia's friendly win over Cameroon.

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Lawrence Vigouroux started in Chile's 4-2 friendly triumph over Cape Verde.

Idah's World Cup disappointment was shared by Wales pair Liam Cullen and Ben Cabango, as well as Swansea's Northern Ireland midfielder Ethan Galbraith.

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