Wales beat Finland to reach play-off finalpublished at 07:19
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Wales 4-1 Finland
Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium
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Wales will face Poland for a place at Euro 2024 after beating Finland convincingly in their play-off semi-final in Cardiff.
David Brooks gave the home side the perfect start as he volleyed in on the rebound after Harry Wilson’s shot was saved in the third minute.
Finland controlled large spells of the first half and, although Neco Williams doubled Wales’ lead with a beautiful curling free-kick, the visitors kept themselves in contention as Teemu Pukki finished calmly shortly before the break.
Brennan Johnson settled any creeping Welsh nerves as he tapped in from Brooks’ shot 90 seconds into the second half.
Despite missing chances to add to their lead and having a Ben Davies goal disallowed, Robert Page’s men were comfortable winners as substitute Dan James added a late fourth on his 50th cap.
Wales can now turn their attention to Tuesday’s play-off final against Poland, again played over one leg at Cardiff City Stadium, for the chance to qualify for a third successive European Championship.
Read my full match report here…
2024-03-22 07:16:18
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