A strong performance from Rob Page's team saw a 2-1 victory for Wales
Wales have beaten Croatia in a tense match which saw a strong performance from Rob Page's team, keeping hopes of qualifying automatically for Euro 2024 alive.
Wales hosted Croatia at Cardiff City Stadium in a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier for the team. Despite a dominant start from Wales, the score remained 0-0 in the first half. A yellow card went to Domagoj Vida 20 minutes into the game after he tripped Harry Wilson, giving a freekick to Wales which Dominik Livakovic saved with his fingertips.After a good performance from Rob Page's team in the first half, it was a strong start for Wales in the second half as Wilson scored the first goal of the game, lifting the roof off Cardiff City Stadium.
A first change for Wales came as Daniel James replaced David Brooks. However, Wales remained on top with another goal from Wilson, heading it into the net after James curled a cross in.With five minutes added onto the game, there was a close shot by Borna Sosa, which was saved by Danny Ward as the crowd erupted into cheers.
Despite efforts from Croatia, it was a 2-1 win to Wales as they moved up to second in Group D - one of the two automatic qualification places.: Ward; Roberts, Rodon, Mepham, Davies ; J.James, Wilson , Ampadu, Williams; Brooks , Moore: Livakovic; Juranovic , Vida, Gvardiol, Barisic ; Modric , Brozovic, Kovacic; Majer, Musa , Brekalo
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