Wales suffer penalty shootout heartbreak as Poland clinch final Euro 2024 place
9 months, 1 week ago

Wales suffer penalty shootout heartbreak as Poland clinch final Euro 2024 place

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Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff
1 month, 1 week ago

Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff

The Independent  

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Wales 4-1 Iceland: Craig Bellamy's side are promoted to top tier of Nations League as Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson and a Liam Cullen brace secure thumping victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales 4-1 Iceland: Craig Bellamy's side are promoted to top tier of Nations League as Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson and a Liam Cullen brace secure thumping victory

Daily Mail  

Craig Bellamy could hardly have asked for more from his first six games as Wales boss. A double from Liam Cullen - his first goals for Wales - and goals from Brennan Johnson and Harry Wilson made it a night to remember yet it all started very differently as Andri Gudjohnsen, son of former Chelsea and Barcelona star Eidur, struck …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Scotland rescues Nations League relegation playoff with late Poland win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Scotland rescues Nations League relegation playoff with late Poland win

The Hindu  

A last-gasp goal by Andy Robertson gave Scotland a 2-1 away win over Poland in a pulsating Nations League Group A1 clash on Monday, a result that saw the Scots enter a relegation playoff while the Poles are relegated to the second-tier League B. John McGinn put Scotland in front after three minutes before Poland’s Kamil Piatkowski levelled just before …

Harry Wilson maintains scoring streak as Wales continue unbeaten start under Craig Bellamy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Harry Wilson maintains scoring streak as Wales continue unbeaten start under Craig Bellamy

The Independent  

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Wales surrender two-goal lead in sketchy draw with Iceland as Craig Bellamy maintains unbeaten start
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Wales surrender two-goal lead in sketchy draw with Iceland as Craig Bellamy maintains unbeaten start

The Independent  

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Flying start earns Wales impressive first win under Craig Bellamy in Montenegro
4 months ago

Flying start earns Wales impressive first win under Craig Bellamy in Montenegro

The Independent  

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Late penalty drama inflicts defeat on Scotland in Nations League return
4 months ago

Late penalty drama inflicts defeat on Scotland in Nations League return

The Independent  

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Dutch newspapers react to ‘scandalous’ penalty as England beat Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dutch newspapers react to ‘scandalous’ penalty as England beat Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final

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Gareth Southgate says England have ‘refined’ penalty preparations
6 months, 1 week ago

Gareth Southgate says England have ‘refined’ penalty preparations

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Poland v Austria LIVE: Result and reaction as Marko Arnautovic scores penalty to seal key victory
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Poland v Austria LIVE: Result and reaction as Marko Arnautovic scores penalty to seal key victory

The Independent  

✕ Close England must address their issues after Denmark draw, says Gareth Southgate Austria secured a 3-1 victory over Poland in their Euro 2024 Group D match to renew hopes of a top-two finish and a spot in the knockout stage while leaving their opponents in last place with no points and only a slim chance of advancing. In a …

Poland vs Austria, Euro 2024: Lewandowski subbed in, Arnautovic converts penalty; Major talking points and stats in POL v AUT
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Poland vs Austria, Euro 2024: Lewandowski subbed in, Arnautovic converts penalty; Major talking points and stats in POL v AUT

The Hindu  

Poland lost to Austria in its Group D clash in the Euro 2024, at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany on Friday. Here are the major talking points and stats from the game: Lewandowksi on the subs bench The biggest name missing in Poland’s starting line-up was its highest-ever goalscorer, Robert Lewandowski. Austria names an experienced squad With an average age …

Robert Lewandowski suffers scare ahead of Euro 2024 - as another Poland forward gets injured celebrating
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Robert Lewandowski suffers scare ahead of Euro 2024 - as another Poland forward gets injured celebrating

The Independent  

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Wes Burns calls for patience from Wales fans after disappointing Gibraltar draw
7 months ago

Wes Burns calls for patience from Wales fans after disappointing Gibraltar draw

The Independent  

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Page rues 'cruel' exit as Poles book World Cup spot
9 months, 1 week ago

Page rues 'cruel' exit as Poles book World Cup spot

China Daily  

CARDIFF, United Kingdom — Wales manager Rob Page said missing out on Euro 2024 was "cruel" on his players after Poland edged a penalty shootout 5-4 to qualify in Cardiff on Tuesday. Poland's five perfect spot-kicks earned it a place alongside France, the Netherlands and Austria in a tough Group D at Euro 2024 in Germany this summer. No creative …

Daniel James delighted to celebrate birth of baby with goal in 50th Wales cap
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniel James delighted to celebrate birth of baby with goal in 50th Wales cap

The Independent  

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Wales fly past Finland to book a Euro 2024 play-off final date with Poland
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales fly past Finland to book a Euro 2024 play-off final date with Poland

The Independent  

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WALES PLAYER RATINGS: Ethan Ampadu brings the class to Rob Page's side and Finland have no answer for Harry Wilson, but Chris Mepham has room to improve after Euro 2024 play-off semi-final
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WALES PLAYER RATINGS: Ethan Ampadu brings the class to Rob Page's side and Finland have no answer for Harry Wilson, but Chris Mepham has room to improve after Euro 2024 play-off semi-final

Daily Mail  

Wales moved one step closer to Euro 2024 on Thursday night with an impressive 4-1 victory over Finland in their play-off semi-final. Wales moved one step closer to Euro 2024 with an impressive 4-1 play-off victory over Finland It was a brilliant night for Rob Page's side, who now face Poland in the play-off final on Tuesday Your browser does …

France overpower Wales in timely reminder of their brutal beauty
9 months, 4 weeks ago

France overpower Wales in timely reminder of their brutal beauty

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Stubborn Wales can’t stop Ireland’s grand slam march
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Stubborn Wales can’t stop Ireland’s grand slam march

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Finn Russell hails Scotland for ‘holding tough’ to resist wild Wales fightback
11 months ago

Finn Russell hails Scotland for ‘holding tough’ to resist wild Wales fightback

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Wales 26-27 Scotland: Warren Gatland's side narrowly miss out on achieving incredible comeback in their Six Nations opener... as they suffer one-point loss after being 27-0 down
11 months ago

Wales 26-27 Scotland: Warren Gatland's side narrowly miss out on achieving incredible comeback in their Six Nations opener... as they suffer one-point loss after being 27-0 down

Daily Mail  

Footage of the late, great JPR Williams sweeping all before him during his stellar playing career was shown on the Principality Stadium screens before kick-off here. Scotland beat Wales at the Principality Stadium though the second-half didn't go as planned Welsh players were dejected after the match after nearly taking the victory despite their poor opening half ‘We got off …

Euro 2024 draw LIVE: England drawn in group C as Scotland and Wales discover opponents
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 draw LIVE: England drawn in group C as Scotland and Wales discover opponents

The Independent  

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Wales call on Chris Coleman in bid to boost Women’s Nations League hopes
1 year, 1 month ago

Wales call on Chris Coleman in bid to boost Women’s Nations League hopes

The Independent  

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What happens next for Wales as they look to book a place at Euro 2024?
1 year, 1 month ago

What happens next for Wales as they look to book a place at Euro 2024?

The Independent  

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Wales 1-1 Turkey: Dragons head for Euro 2024 play-offs after being held in Cardiff as Yusuf Yazici's equaliser from the spot cancels out Neco Williams' early opener... but bullish Rob Page backs his s
1 year, 1 month ago

Wales 1-1 Turkey: Dragons head for Euro 2024 play-offs after being held in Cardiff as Yusuf Yazici's equaliser from the spot cancels out Neco Williams' early opener... but bullish Rob Page backs his s

Daily Mail  

Bullish Rob Page backed Wales to reach Euro 2024 via the play-offs despite a disappointing end to their qualifying campaign. But draws with Armenia last Saturday and Turkey on Tuesday – a game in which they were denied at least one clear penalty by Slovenian referee Matej Jug – meant Croatia pipped them to second spot and Page’s men will …

Rob Page: Wales not entertaining Euro 2024 play-off talk before Turkey qualifier
1 year, 1 month ago

Rob Page: Wales not entertaining Euro 2024 play-off talk before Turkey qualifier

The Independent  

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David Brooks looks to impress for Wales at a major tournament
1 year, 2 months ago

David Brooks looks to impress for Wales at a major tournament

The Independent  

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Harry Wilson fully behind Wales boss Rob Page after ‘noise from the outside’
1 year, 2 months ago

Harry Wilson fully behind Wales boss Rob Page after ‘noise from the outside’

The Independent  

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Wales v Argentina LIVE: Rugby World Cup final score and reaction as Nicolas Sanchez late try sinks Welsh hopes
1 year, 2 months ago

Wales v Argentina LIVE: Rugby World Cup final score and reaction as Nicolas Sanchez late try sinks Welsh hopes

The Independent  

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David Brooks’ first Wales goal since beating cancer savoured by team-mates
1 year, 3 months ago

David Brooks’ first Wales goal since beating cancer savoured by team-mates

The Independent  

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Rob Page needs a win – Latvia v Wales talking points
1 year, 3 months ago

Rob Page needs a win – Latvia v Wales talking points

The Independent  

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How the internet reacted to the Matildas' penalty shootout triumph over France at the Women's World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

How the internet reacted to the Matildas' penalty shootout triumph over France at the Women's World Cup

ABC  

The Matildas are World Cup semi-finalists for the first time. Superstition abounded before this World Cup quarter final against France; match-day rituals were precisely observed, inadvertent jinxes were dodged at all costs, and the Australian starting XI was unchanged for the third game running. Then at the end of the first half, Mary Fowler had the yawning goal at her …

England Under-21s claim Euros glory thanks to last-gasp penalty save
1 year, 6 months ago

England Under-21s claim Euros glory thanks to last-gasp penalty save

The Independent  

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Euro qualifier: Turkey goes top after beating 10-man Wales
1 year, 6 months ago

Euro qualifier: Turkey goes top after beating 10-man Wales

The Hindu  

Turkey moved top of Euro 2024 qualifying Group D with a hard-earned 2-0 home victory against 10-man Wales on Monday despite missing a penalty and having two goals ruled out by VAR. A late header by Mehmet Umut Nayir and a superb curled effort by fellow substitute Arda Guler finally cracked Welsh resistance in Samsun to put Turkey top with …

Wales talking points for Turkey: Replacing Moore and choosing a goalkeeper
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales talking points for Turkey: Replacing Moore and choosing a goalkeeper

The Independent  

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Job done – Robert Page hails four-point start as Wales hold off Latvia
1 year, 9 months ago

Job done – Robert Page hails four-point start as Wales hold off Latvia

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Wales keep up strong start in qualifying with win over Latvia
1 year, 9 months ago

Wales keep up strong start in qualifying with win over Latvia

The Independent  

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Euro 2024 qualifier: Czechs defeats Poland 3-1 thanks to quick-fire goals
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Czechs defeats Poland 3-1 thanks to quick-fire goals

The Hindu  

Two goals within the first three minutes and a second-half Jan Kuchta strike helped the Czech Republic to cruise past Poland 3-1 in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday. The Czechs ruined the debut of Poland manager Fernando Santos by netting its first goal just 27 seconds after kickoff in the Group E encounter, with Ladislav Krejci out-jumping a …

Predictable end for Wales as Six Nations title race taken to the wire
1 year, 9 months ago

Predictable end for Wales as Six Nations title race taken to the wire

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Kilmarnock denied clear penalty in Viaplay Cup defeat to Celtic – Derek McInnes
1 year, 11 months ago

Kilmarnock denied clear penalty in Viaplay Cup defeat to Celtic – Derek McInnes

The Independent  

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Poland vs Argentina player ratings: Julian Alvarez fires his way into Lionel Scaloni’s line-up
2 years, 1 month ago

Poland vs Argentina player ratings: Julian Alvarez fires his way into Lionel Scaloni’s line-up

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Mexico vs Poland, FIFA World Cup: Missed Lewandowski penalty and Ochoa heroics end match in a draw
2 years, 1 month ago

Mexico vs Poland, FIFA World Cup: Missed Lewandowski penalty and Ochoa heroics end match in a draw

The Hindu  

Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium 974 on Tuesday. The tactical change seemed to work initially as Poland began creating chances and eventually won the penalty which Lewandowski shot low but Ochoa …

Gareth Bale happy to step up when Wales needed him with penalty in USA draw
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Bale happy to step up when Wales needed him with penalty in USA draw

The Independent  

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Gareth Bale hopes Wales have discovered World Cup momentum after late equaliser
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Bale hopes Wales have discovered World Cup momentum after late equaliser

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup: Late Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with USA
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Late Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with USA

The Hindu  

Gareth Bale converted a penalty in the 82nd minute and Wales salvaged a 1-1 draw against the United States in both teams’ Group B opener at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Monday. His conversion from the penalty spot, despite diving U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner getting a palm to the shot, marked his 41st career goal for the Wales national …

World Cup: Late penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with the USA
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: Late penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with the USA

Al Jazeera  

Two markedly different performances in each half resulted in a tense, nervy 1-1 draw. “We could have been braver in the first half,” Wales Coach Rob Page said after the game. “It was nothing against Daniel James, it just suited Kieffer to get us up the pitch,” Wales Manager Rob Page said after the game. “It wasn’t a good first …

Photos: Wales salvages draw in match against US
2 years, 1 month ago

Photos: Wales salvages draw in match against US

Al Jazeera  

Wales’s Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw in the return to the World Cup for both nations. But Walker Zimmerman ploughed down Bale from behind with the Welsh star’s back to the goal, and Bale converted the penalty for his 41st international goal. Bale …

Gareth Bale reflects on more late-game heartbreak for Wales
2 years, 6 months ago

Gareth Bale reflects on more late-game heartbreak for Wales

The Independent  

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Late winner as Netherlands shocks Wales again in Nations League
2 years, 6 months ago

Late winner as Netherlands shocks Wales again in Nations League

NL Times  

The Netherlands finished their 2021-22 season with a victory as they beat Wales in a dramatic fashion that was almost identical to their victory over the Welsh side in Cardiff six days ago. They took the lead after 16 minutes when Noa Lang received a pass from Vincent Janssen before spinning twice and smashing the ball past Wales goalkeeper Wayne …

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