Wales manager Page says “there’s nerves” ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier against Poland
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Wales and Poland face off in a crucial encounter this evening which will determine which of the two nations plays a part in Euro 2024 this year.
The teams are one game away from a place at the tournament and meet in a qualifying play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium where Wales should be the favourites to triumph. They have home advantage and although lacking the star power of a Robert Lewandowski, who is sure to line-up for Poland, they should have enough ability to reach a third successive European Championship in front of the Red Wall.
Both sides cruised through their play-off semi-finals with Wales beating Finland 4-1 and Poland demolishing Estonia 5-1. Yet, Poland are no pushovers though they are vulnerable. The visitors tend not to travel well but have good memories of facing Wales with their 1-0 win at this stadium in September 2022 one of only two victories away from home since October 2020.
The winner of the tie in Cardiff will advance to this summer’s tournament and join the Netherlands, Austria and France in Group D.
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Wales vs Poland LIVE
- Wales host Poland in a Euro 2024 play-off final, live on Viaplay Sports 2
- Winner will secure a spot at this summer’s tournament in Germany
- How to watch Wales vs Poland on TV tonight
- Wales XI: Ward; Mepham, Rodon, B. Davies; Roberts, Ampadu, J. James, Williams; Wilson, Johnson, Moore.
- Poland XI: Szczesny; Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior; Frankowski, Zielinski, Slisz, Piotrowski, Zalewski; Swiderski, Lewandowski.
- 45’ DISALLOWED! – Davies’ headed goal is ruled out for offside (WAL 0-0 POL)
- 18’ CHANCE! – Davies heads a corner over the crossbar (WAL 0-0 POL)
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HT Wales 0-0 Poland
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Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:38
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Half-time! Wales 0-0 Poland
45+1 mins: It’s still all to play for at the break as the teams head into the break all square. VAR confirmed that Ben Davies was just offside in the build up to his disallowed goal.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:34
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Disallowed! Wales 0-0 Poland
45 mins: It’s an end-to-end match with neither team managing any good chances on goal. One minute of added time to go.
A short throw in comes to Neco Williams who flicks a cross into the box. Kieffer Moore rises and nods the ball up to Ben Davies who heads it into the back of the net.
The crowd erupt but the offside flag goes up immediately.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:32
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Wales 0-0 Poland
42 mins: Ukraine have equalised against Iceland in the other play-off final. Wales look more settled and confident now especially when they have the ball at their feet.
There’s a scrappiness to play though when they’re forced to defend as though they’re preoccupied with the ability of Robert Lewandowski and are scrambling to keep him quiet.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:26
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Wales 0-0 Poland
39 mins: Zalewski flicks a cross into the box from the left after a good run into the box. He finds Robert Lewandowski but the forward nods the ball down for a teammate and Wales boot the ball away.
Kieffer Moore collects it further up the pitch and wins a free kick after a foul from Pawel Dawidowicz.
Harry Wilson delivers a low pass from the set piece and looks for Ben Davies but his pass is too heavy and Szczesny scoops up the ball.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:24
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Wales 0-0 Poland
36 mins: A lovely long ball comes over the top for Brennan Johnson who brings it down beautifully before slipping a pass to Neco Williams on the overlap.
He squirts a low pass into the box but Harry Wilson can’t get a foot to it and Poland scramble it away.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:21
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33 mins: There’s a rendition of Yma o Hyd from the Welsh supporters which never fails to get the spine tingling and the goosebumps out.
Will the Wales players respond with renewed effort?
In the other Euro play-off final taking place right now, Iceland have taken the lead over Ukraine.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:19
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Wales 0-0 Poland
30 mins: Kieffer Moore has been a big threat for Wales over the first half and hour or so and takes a kick to the back of the leg after a forceful clearance from Frankowski.
Poland’s attack down the right wing means Ben Davies have some work to do and expertly blocks the cross from coming into the box.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:15
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Wales 0-0 Poland
27 mins: Zalewski isn’t happy as he dances inside from the leg wing and gets brought down outside the penalty area. Jordan James breaks up the pitch for Wales but runs out of space.
Wales switch sides and try to get into the final third through Neco Williams but he’s forced to retreat too. The hosts remain patient and keep control of the ball.
Harry Wilson tricks his way into the box and cuts the ball back but he can’t find a red shirt and Poland manage to clear their lines.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:13
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24 mins: Wales do look dangerous from the set pieces. That could be their way to succeed in this match. Both Moore and Davies have bee strong in the air.
Rob Page would love his team to get on the ball and control the midfield though.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:09
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