From two and a half minutes, Wales led the scoreboard on Thursday in their play-off A tie for Euro 2024 against Finland, whom they beat 4-1 to play for a place next Tuesday in the continental tournament against in Poland and Robert Lewandowski, winner. against Estonia 5-1.
It was quickly back to 1-0, through David Brooks, who was in time to finish off the goalkeeper’s rebound after Harry Wilson’s action. It was 2-0 more, in a free-kick approach: Wilson stepped on it, Neco Williams settled it with his right foot to increase the difference to Finland in the 38th minute, on the way to a victory that was beyond doubt. .
Some rose on the brink of half-time, when Pukki scored to make it 2-1, but it was a short-lived worry for the Welsh team, who a minute and 20 seconds after the restart had restored score in its original place: Brennan Johnson finished the ball along the line to make it 3-1, after a lateral free kick and a rebound. I am alone. It’s not offside.
4-1, in the 86th minute, came from Daniel James, who pressed and took advantage of the fatal error of Miro Tenho, the last defender, who fell asleep on the ball.
The victory extends a domestic streak for Wales, who have lost just one of their fifteen qualifying matches for the continental competition at home, with 11 wins and three draws.
Source: La Verdad
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