BREAKING: Wales have reached their first World Cup finals in 64 years after an emotional 1-0 victory over Ukraine in Cardiff.
called into action on multiple occasions, as the home side struggled to contain the likes of Oleksandr Zinchenko, who looked especially lively following his man-of-the-match performance against Scotland mid-week.
But it was Wales who took the lead in the 34th minute through a bizarre own-goal, after Andriy Yarmolenko’s attempt to head clear aCARDIFF, WALES – JUNE 05: Andriy Yarmolenko of Ukraine lines up on the pitch with their countries flag prior to the FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Wales and Ukraine at Cardiff City Stadium on June 05, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales.
Yarmolenko thought he had made amends just minutes later when Joe Allen clipped the former West Ham winner in the box but neither the referee or VAR were moved. From there the game opened up with the away side continuing to create good chances but Hennessey and defender Ben Davies proved to be in inspired form.
Wales came close to consolidating their lead on multiple occasions with Aaron Ramsey missing a sitter just after the break, while Brennan Johnson hit the post in the 75th minute before Bale was denied just moments after.
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