UNDER 21: Wales 4 Andorra 0
Wednesday 29th February 2012
WALES 4 ANDORRA 0 GOALS: Bodin 22, 33. Vieira og 44. Doble 59.
Two goals from Billy Bodin earned the Under 21s a comfortable 4-0 win in the UEFA Under-21 Championship Group 3 qualifier against Andorra.
The impressive Bodin struck after the 22nd and 33rd minutes, his second strike a thunderous volley from inside the box.
Wales were 3-0 up at half time when a David Stephens' header was diverted into the net by the unlucky Xavier Vieira. Ryan Doble added a fourth on the hour, firing home from an acute angle.
Final score: Wales 4 Andorra 0.
Att: 2,000 (source UEFA.com).
Wales line up: 1. Chris Maxwell, 2. Adam Henley, 3. Kieron Freeman, 4. Ashley Richards (Capt),5. David Stephens, 6. Troy Brown, 7. Billy Bodin, 8. Jake Howells, 9. Jake Cassidy, 10. Jake Taylor, 11. Ryan Doble
Subs: 12. Daniel Ward, 13. Joe Walsh, 14. Ashton Taylor, 15. Paul Dummett, 16. Tom Bradshaw, 17. Robert Ogleby, 18. Elliott Chamberlain.
Group 3
Teams
P
W
D
L
F
A
+/-
Pts
1
Czech Republic
4
3
1
0
12
1
11
10
2
Wales
6
3
1
2
7
4
3
10
3
Montenegro
5
3
0
2
13
6
7
9
4
Armenia
5
2
2
1
6
4
2
8
5
Andorra
6
0
0
6
0
23
-23
0
TEAM NEWS: Rhys Taylor, Tom Bender, Lee Lucas and Elliott Hewitt have withdrawn due to injury. Called up are Danny Ward (Liverpool), Ashton Taylor (Tranmere Rovers), Joe Walsh (Swansea City) and Paul Dummett (Newcastle United).
The Under 21 squad will have a media session on Tuesday 28th February at 1.30pm. Ashley Richards will captain the side.
Wales squad: Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), Rhys Taylor (Chelsea) (loan Rotherham United).
Tom Bender (Colchester United) (loan Accrington), Troy Brown (Rotherham United) (loan Aldershot Town), Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest) (loan Notts County), Adam Henley (Blackburn Rovers), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), David Stephens (Hibernian).
Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Ryan Doble (Southampton) (loan Bury), Elliott Hewitt (Macclesfield Town), Jake Howells (Luton Town), Lee Lucas (Swansea City (loan Burton Albion).
Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town), Jake Cassidy (Wolves), Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City), Robert Ogleby (Wrexham), Jake Taylor (Reading) (loan Exeter City).
Stand by players: Jonathan Bond (Watford), David Cornell (Swansea City) (loan Hereford United), Daniel Ward (Liverpool), Paul Dummett (Newcastle United), Alex Evans (Cardiff City), Jonathan Meades (Cardiff City), Aston Taylor (Tranmere Rovers), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Tom Lawrence (Manchester United).
Full Wales squad to be confirmed on Monday 20th.
Called up according to their clubs are Jake Howells, Tom Bradshaw, Jazz Richards, Lee Lucas, Chris Maxwell, Robert Ogleby and Tom Bender. Daniel Alfei is suspended.
The Wales v Andorra Under 21 UEFA qualifier will be played at the Glyndwr University Racecourse Stadium, Wrexham on Wednesday, February 29th 2012.
UNDER 21: Armenia 0 Wales 0
Tuesday 15th November 2011
ARMENIA (0) 0 WALES (0) 0 Brian Flynn's Under 21s drew a blank in Armenia in their UEFA qualifier.
The match was played at the Republican Stadium in sub zero temperatures with frquent snow showers.
Wales' next match is in February when Andorra visit. Disappointment news regarding Young Gun Jonathan Williams who sustained a serious leg injury following a tackle after 72 minutes.
Wales line up: 1. Chris Maxwell , 2. Kieron Freeman , 3. Ashley Richards (Capt), 4. Lee Lucas, 5. Danny Alfei, 6. David Stephens, 7. Jake Taylor , 8. Elliott Hewitt, 9. Tom Bradshaw, 10. Billy Bodin, 11. Jonathan Williams. Subs: 12. David Cornell, 13. Troy Brown, 14. Joe Walsh, 15. Adam Henley, 16. Jon Meades, 17. Rob Ogleby, 18. Elliott Chamberlain.
Brian Flynn has named the squad for the UEFA qualifier against Armenia. Match to be played in Yerevan on Tuesday 15th November 2011.
Team news: Ryan Doble (Southampton) has withdrawn and is replaced by Robert Ogleby (Hearts loan East Fife).
Wales squad: David Cornell (Swansea City (loan Hereford United) Chris Maxwell *(Wrexham) Daniel Alfei *(Swansea City) Troy Brown *(Rotherham United) Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest) Adam Henley (Blackburn Rovers) Ashley Richards *(Swansea City) David Stephens (Hibernian) Joe Walsh (Swansea City) Billy Bodin (Swindon Town (loan Torquay United) Elliott Hewitt (Macclesfield Town) Jake Howells (Luton Town) Lee Lucas *(Swansea City) Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace) Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town) Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City) Ryan Doble (Southampton) Jake Taylor (Reading (loan Exeter City)
Stand by players: Rhys Taylor (Chelsea) Tom Bender (Colchester United - loan Accrington) Alex Evans (Cardiff City) Jon Meades (Cardiff City) Josh Pritchard (Fulham) Aston Taylor (Tranmere Rovers) Joe Partington (AFC Bournemouth) Jake Cassidy (Wolves) Robert Ogleby *(Hearts (loan East Fife) Richard Peniket (Fulham).
* = Yellow Card in UEFA U21 Competition. posted: Mon, 31 Oct, 2011 20:38 UK.
UNDER 21: Wales 1 Montenegro 0
Saturday 8th October 2011
WALES (0) 1 MONTENEGRO (0) 0.
Goals: Alfei (Pen) 58 The Under 21s got back on track with a 1-0 win against Montenegro. Daniel Alfei was the Wales goalscorer after 58 minutes from the penalty spot.
The win puts Wales third in Group 3 just ahead of their next opponents Czech Republic who the face on Tuesday at the Racecourse.
UEFA U21 Group 3 U21s edge it against Montenegro Wales take on Montenegro in their U21 UEFA qualifier. Match to be played on Saturday 8th October 2011, at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. Kick Off 6pm.
Brian Flynn seeks Home rewards- TEAM NEWS: Luton Town midfielder Jake Howells has been called up, also called up is Paul Dummett (Newcastle Utd). Jonathan Williams has been called up to the senior squad. Alex Evans (Cardiff City) has been called up. Wales squad: Cornell (loan Hereford), Maxwell (Wrexham), Alfei (Swansea), Brown (Rotherham), Dummett (Newcastle), Freeman (Nottingham Forest), Richards (Swansea), Stephens (Hibs), Bodin (Swindon), Hewitt (Macclesfield), Howells (Luton), Lucas (Swansea), Williams (Crystal Palace), Chamberlain (loan Stockport), Bradshaw (Shrewsbury), Doble (loan Bournemouth), Ogleby (loan East Fife), Taylor (loan Exeter).
Stand by players: Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Joe Walsh (Swansea City), Adam Henley (Blackburn Rovers), Jon Meades (Cardiff City) Reece Jones (AFC Wimbledon), Joe Partington (Bournemouth), Jake Cassidy (Wolves).
UNDER 21: Montenegro 3 Wales 1
Tuesday 6th September 2011
MONTENEGRO (0) 3 WALES (0) 2 Bradshaw 55, Golubovic 65, Mugosa 77, Nikolic 88.
Brian Flynn’s young Under 21 side went down 3-1 in Montenegro in their second UEFA Under 21 group 3 qualifier.
After a goalless first half Tom Bradshaw put Wales in front after 55 minutes, Montnegro equalised after 65 minutes through Golubovic. But two late goals from Mugosa and Nikolic earned the home side the points.
Wales line up: 1. Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), 2. Kieron Freeman (Nottingham Forest), 3. Ashley Richards (Swansea City) (Capt), 4. Lee Lucas (Swansea City), 5. Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), 6. Troy Brown (Rotherham United), 7. Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), 8. Elliot Hewitt (Macclesfield Town), 9. Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury Town), 10. Ryan Doble (Southampton), 11. Billy Bodin (Swindon Town). Subs: 12.Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), 13. David Stephens (Hibernian), 14. Ben Davies (Swansea City), 15. Jonathan Meades (Cardiff City), 16. Jake Taylor (Reading), 17. Robert Ogleby (Hearts - loan East Fife), 18. Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City).
Alan Mario Sant from Malta is the match referee.
Other group match result score: Czech Rep 1 Armenia 1.
Two changes to the squad, out are Paul Dummett (Newcastle United) and Jake Howells (Knee) (Luton Town) . Called up are Jon Meades (Cardiff City) and Ben Davies (Swansea City).
Match: Montenegro v Wales (Under 21 UEFA qualifier in Podgorica, Tuesday 6th Sept 2011, kick off 7:30pm UK).
Brian Flynn has named the U21 squad for the UEFA U21 qualifier against Montenegro (to be played on Tuesday 6th September, Gradski Stadium, Podgorica).
Although selected on the standby list last week it appears Josh Prichard (Fulham) is no longer on the squad list.
Wales squad: Christopher Maxwell - Wrexham Rhys Taylor - Chelsea Kieron Freeman - Nottingham Forest Daniel Alfei - Swansea City Ashley Richards - Swansea City David Stephens - Hibs Troy Brown - Rotherham United Paul Dummett - Newcastle United Billy Bodin - Swindon Town Lee Lucas - Swansea City Jake Howells - Luton Town Elliott Hewitt - Macclesfield Town Jonathan Williams - Crystal Palace Ryan Doble - Southampton (loan Bournemouth) Elliott Chamberlain - Leicester City (loan Stockport Co) Tom Bradshaw - Shrewsbury Town Jake Taylor - Reading (loan Aldershot Town) Robert Ogleby - Hearts (loan East Fife)
Players on standby: David Cornell - Swansea City (loan Hereford United) Josh Dawkin - Norwich City Adam Henley - Blackburn Rovers Kayelden Brown - West Bromwich Albion Casey Thomas - Swansea City Richard Peniket - Fulham Jake Cassidy - Wolves Reece Jones - AFC Wimbledon Joe Partington - Bournemouth Joe Walsh - Swansea City Tom Bender - Colchester United Alex Evans - Cardiff City Jonathan Meades - Cardiff City Ashton Taylor - Tranmere Rovers Ibrahim Farah - Cardiff City Josh Pritchard - Fulham.
source - wrexham fc web site posted: Fri, 19 Aug, 2011 15:58 UK.
The Under 21s got back on track with a 1-0 win against Montenegro. Daniel Alfei was the Wales goalscorer after 58 minutes from the penalty spot.