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Wales defeat Croatia thanks to Harry Wilson double to boost Euro 2024 qualification hopes
Wales defeat Croatia thanks to Harry Wilson double to boost Euro 2024 qualification hopes
Harry Wilson celebrated his 50th cap with a brilliant double as Wales boosted their Euro 2024 automatic qualification hopes with a 2-1 win over Croatia in Cardiff. Wilson rewarded an excellent home performance with two clinical second-half strikes, enough to stave off a late Croatia rally that saw Mario Pasalic convert 15 minutes from time. Wales came into the contest knowing victories in their final three group games were probably necessary to secure a top-two place and avoid the play-offs in March. Rob Page’s side still have to work to do in November – away to Armenia and at home to group leaders Turkey – but upsetting the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists in such fashion offers great encouragement. This win takes Wales into second place above Croatia by virtue of them having done better in their head-to-head ties, the Dragons having drawn their opening game of the campaign 1-1 in Split in March. The result will ease the pressure on manager Rob Page, who awoke to newspaper headlines on Saturday morning linking Roy Keane to his job. Page vowed he would shut out all external noise at his pre-match press conference in which he became visibly emotional, and that chatter will now surely dim after this result. Victory in Latvia last month had boosted Wales, but Aaron Ramsey and Brennan Johnson had picked up injuries and were replaced by David Brooks, a scoring substitute in Riga, and Kieffer Moore. Ben Davies took over the captaincy in Ramsey’s absence as Wilson won his landmark cap, exactly a decade on from becoming Wales’ youngest-ever player at the age of 16 years and 207 days. History was against Wales with no wins in seven games against Croatia and the visitors were smarting from Thursday’s 1-0 loss to Turkey – their first-ever home defeat in European Championship qualification. Croatia made three changes from that shock defeat but their midfield triumvirate of Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic – the heartbeat of this ‘Golden Generation’ – remained in tact. Wales started on the front foot but the pattern of the game soon developed with Croatia dominating possession and the hosts seeking to spring swift counter-attacks. Wilson almost profited from one such raid after Brooks had tricked Josko Gvardiol in the build-up. The ball just run away from Wilson, who could not connect with enough power and Domagoj Vida blocked. A period of Croatia keep-ball ended with Josip Juranovic crossing and Petar Musa heading over, but it was a rare moment of concern for Wales who were gaining in confidence. Ethan Ampadu picked out Brooks after 21 minutes and his feather-like touch and pass freed Wilson through the middle. Wilson was brought down in full flow by Vida, with the close attendance of Gvardiol preventing the yellow card from turning to red. Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic tipped away Wilson’s resulting free-kick and was also equal to Neco Williams’ curling effort after the wing-back had cut inside on his right foot, Gvardiol’s intervention was also needed to deny Connor Roberts after Wilson’s clever back-heel had created space. Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic made three changes at half-time, a sign that he was unimpressed with his side’s first-half performance. But Wales struck within two minutes of the restart as the visitors failed to cope with Danny Ward’s punt forward. The ball came off a Croatia player under pressure from Moore and Brooks volleyed the ball on. Wilson took it in his stride and outpaced Vida to chip the ball over the stranded Livakovic for his seventh Wales goal. The lead was doubled after 60 minutes as Daniel James, having replaced Brooks three minutes earlier, swung over a cross that Wilson glanced beyond Livakovic into the corner of the net. Croatia rose from their slumber with Ward saving from substitute Dion Drena Beljo, the ball turned inches around the post. Modric’s resulting corner glanced off the head of Moore for Pasalic to pounce from close range, but Wales held on for a famous victory against the world’s sixth-ranked team. Read More Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 after Spain result confirms place Steve Borthwick hails ‘written off’ players as England book World Cup semi-final Stephen Kenny puts speculation to one side for Gibraltar clash Jos Buttler tells England to ‘let it hurt’ after World Cup loss to Afghanistan
2023-10-16 05:15
Fritz ends French hopes at Roland Garros, shushes baying crowd
Fritz ends French hopes at Roland Garros, shushes baying crowd
Taylor Fritz knocked out the last French player standing at Roland Garros on Thursday and mockingly shushed the...
2023-06-02 05:49
Uzbek leader re-elected for seven-year term in snap election
Uzbek leader re-elected for seven-year term in snap election
TASHKENT (Reuters) -Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was re-elected with 87.1% of the vote on Sunday, the Central Election Commission said
2023-07-10 19:23
Japan's Nikkei seen rising to 35,000 by mid-2024 on earnings boost: Reuters poll
Japan's Nikkei seen rising to 35,000 by mid-2024 on earnings boost: Reuters poll
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO Japan's Nikkei 225 share average will continue its more-than-28% rally this year into 2024
2023-11-21 09:00
Mason McTavish scores in the final seconds to lead the Ducks over the Penguins 4-3
Mason McTavish scores in the final seconds to lead the Ducks over the Penguins 4-3
Mason McTavish scored a short-handed goal with 11.9 seconds to play and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3
2023-10-31 10:21
RHOM star Lisa Hochstein charged with verbally and physically assaulting estranged husband Lenny
RHOM star Lisa Hochstein charged with verbally and physically assaulting estranged husband Lenny
In an altercation at their home, Lisa Hochstein allegedly pushed and verbally abused her estranged husband Lenny Hochstein
2023-05-27 06:18
NBA insider names 4 big free agents all likely to re-sign with their old team
NBA insider names 4 big free agents all likely to re-sign with their old team
Some of the major free agents could change the power structure of the league by switching teams. But one NBA insider pegs four big names who are staying put.According to NBA insider Howard Beck, four major free agents are looking to re-sign with their teams on long-term deals. Khris Middleton, D...
2023-06-29 00:25
NATO's reappointed leader, Jens Stoltenberg
NATO's reappointed leader, Jens Stoltenberg
(Reuters) -Here are some facts about NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, whose contract will be extended for a further year
2023-07-10 15:27
LeBron will get more help this season from Lakers' revamped roster, GM Pelinka says
LeBron will get more help this season from Lakers' revamped roster, GM Pelinka says
LeBron James is once again getting to the gym at dawn and putting in long hours as he prepares to begin his 21st NBA season
2023-09-29 08:15
Father of slain Idaho student felt 'rage' in courtroom during arraignment of murder suspect Bryan Kohberger
Father of slain Idaho student felt 'rage' in courtroom during arraignment of murder suspect Bryan Kohberger
The father of slain University of Idaho student Kaylee Goncalves said he felt "rage" in the courtroom on Monday as he attended the arraignment for the man accused of killing his daughter and three other students.
2023-05-24 20:23
Joe Biden says he has no plans to visit East Palestine even 7 months after toxic train crash
Joe Biden says he has no plans to visit East Palestine even 7 months after toxic train crash
The tragedy in East Palestine happened when a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed, releasing a hazardous mix of toxic chemicals into environment
2023-09-03 19:28
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2023-11-25 23:29