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MATCHDAY 11
WALES v AUSTRIA - WORLD CUP PLAY OFF
Result : Wales 2 Austria 1
Goals : Bale (2)
Text commentary
Kick off and were are underway, 90 minutes away from a World Cup play-off final
Early pressure from Austria, Wales break, good pressure, James shot saved by the keeper
Good play in midfield, Baumgartner is sent away through the middle, his shot takes a slight deflection from the covering Neco Williams and onto the bar
Good work by Ramsey, Allen and Roberts on the right, cross in find Neco Williams wriggles passed two defenders into the box, his cross is cleared
Wales keep a little bit of possession as the ball is worked out wide from Ramsey to Roberts, his cross again finds Williams. The Austrian defenders clear the cross
Nice inter play between Roberts, Wilson and James. Foul on Wilson, free kick about 22 yards out
Another quick break - James wins the ball, Ramsey breaks into the box, great save by the Austrian keeper
Bale takes the free kick - Goal Wales 1 Austria 0
A quick break from Wales from an Austrian corner. Corner for Wales
1 added minute
Half Time : Wales 1 Austria 0
Second half underway
No changes at the break for Wales
Early corner for Austria, is cleared by Wales.
Good possession from Austria, they have started well, header saved by Hennessey
James earns Wales the corner, short one taken finds Bale in the box, his left foot shot flies into the far corner
Wales 2 Austria 0
Free kick for Austria in a dangerous area, hits the Wales wall and is cleared
Through ball from Connor Roberts sets Gareth Bale on the run, his goes over the bar
Austria pull a goal back, deflected shot from outside the area goes into the net
Wales 2 Austria 1
Dan James is sent free , his shot is on target, saved well by the goalkeeper
Dan James free again, defender covers well and the ball rolls back to the goalkeeper
Att : 32,053
Sub : Johnson on - James off
4 minutes added time
Sub : Mepham on - Bale off
Wales line-up
1 Wayne Hennessey (Burnley)
3 Neco Williams (Liverpool - loan Fulham)
4 Ben Davies (Tottenham)
6 Joe Rodon (Tottenham)
7 Joe Allen (Stoke City)
8 Harry Wilson (Fulham)
10 Aaron Ramsey (Juventus - loan Rangers)
11 Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
14 Connor Roberts (Burnley)
15 Ethan Ampadu (Chelsea - loan Venezia)
20 Daniel James (Leeds United)
Subs
2 Chris Gunter (Charlton Athletic)
5 Chris Mepham (Bournemouth)
9 Brennan Johnson (Nottm Forest)
12 Tom King (Salford)
13 Dylan Levitt (Manchester United - loan Dundee United)
16 Rabbi Matondo (Schalke 04 - loan Cercle Brugge)
17 Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United)
18 Jonathan Williams (Swindon Town)
19 Mark Harris (Cardiff City)
21 Adam Davies (Sheffield United)
22 Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town)
23 Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City)
Wales squad numbers (UEFA)
1 Wayne Hennessey (Burnley)
2 Chris Gunter (Charlton Athletic)
3 Neco Williams (Liverpool - loan Fulham)
4 Ben Davies (Tottenham)
5 Chris Mepham (Bournemouth)
6 Joe Rodon (Tottenham)
7 Joe Allen (Stoke City)
8 Harry Wilson (Fulham)
9 Brennan Johnson (Nottm Forest)
10 Aaron Ramsey (Juventus - loan Rangers)
11 Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
12 Tom King (Salford)
13 Dylan Levitt (Manchester United - loan Dundee United)
14 Connor Roberts (Burnley)
15 Ethan Ampadu (Chelsea - loan Venezia)
16 Rabbi Matondo (Schalke 04 - loan Cercle Brugge)
17 Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United)
18 Jonathan Williams (Swindon Town)
19 Mark Harris (Cardiff City)
20 Daniel James (Leeds United)
21 Adam Davies (Sheffield United)
22 Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town)
23 Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City)
As per UEFA regulations a squad of 23 is selected for Match day
The 2 players to miss out
Ben Cabango (Swansea City)
Will Vaulks (Cardiff City)
News 23 Mar 22
Wales training this morning
Rob Page and Gareth Bale media this afternoon
Video : Wales training
Training photos - linked from FA Wales photos
Rob Page : Really confident, we respect Austria.
It's our home stadium. Looking forward to it. Not worried about his fitness (Bale)
News 22 Mar 22
Wales training this morning
Player media session this afternoon
News 21 Mar 22
Players training this morning
Players seen at the training session today, who were involved yesterday are : Ramsey, Ampadu, Rodon, Davies and Johnson. Chris Mepham also (so no injury having not been involved with his club)
News 20 Mar 22
Austria squad update
News 16 Mar 22
Original Wales squad
Squad meet up Sunday
07:35
Doubts over Danny Ward (injury)
Expected to be out due to injury : Tyler Roberts, Kieffer Moore
Joe Morrell suspended
News 15 Mar 22
News 10 Mar 22
On Wednesday, 16 March 2022, Rob Page will announce the Wales senior squad for the World Cup play off against Austria
News 8 Mar 22
FIFA play off statement
FA Wales statement - Wales v Austria will go ahead
News 4 Mar 22
Would expect Rob Page to name the Wales squad during the week beginning Monday 14th March. All to be confirmed
Squad preparations underway with players already being told of selections (as per normal)
24 Mar 22 (Thursday)
Kick off : 19:45
Venue confirmed: Cardiff City Stadium
Referee : Szymon Marciniak
VAR in use
He was the match referee for Cyprus v Wales (Euro 2016 qualifiers)
Wales in Red
Play off ticket information
Yellow cards update
Joe Morrell remains suspended
Tickets news and information expected from the FA Wales after the draw,
though currently tickets not expected to be going on sale until next year
The winner of Wales v Austria will be at home to the winner of Scotland v Ukraine
Rob Page Media Conference
"Tickets are likely to go on sale for both fixtures in January but due to the Current COVID-19 rules, the ticket sales could be delayed until February" FSA cymru / FAW - 14 Jan 22
Play off draw to be made on Fri, 26 Nov 21 - from 16:00
Wales in Pot 1
Turkey, Poland, North Macedonia, Ukraine, Austria or Czech Republic
FIFA rankings Nov 21
Portugal - 8
Scotland - 38
Italy - 6
Russia - 34
Sweden - 18
Wales - 19
Turkey - 37
Poland - 27
North Macedonia - 67
Ukraine - 25
Austria - 30
Czech Republic - 31
UEFA World Cup play off draw
Wales World Cup Group E fixtures
Wales World Cup Group E stats
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