Memories of Wales at the 1958 World Cup are held by a dwindling few; the failures of 1977, 1985 and 1993 can be banished on Sunday against a Ukraine side ...
Ukraine await in a final that Wales host with home advantage and with overwhelming support inside the ground. Wales reach FIFA's World Cup play-off final with some aplomb. A night to forget. Ukraine has now been at war for over 100 days since Russia invaded its territory in February. For Wales have been dreaming for an extremely long time about playing at a World Cup. Memories of Wales at the 1958 tournament are held by a dwindling few such has been the lengthy passing of time. Memories of Wales at the 1958 World Cup are held by a dwindling few; the failures of 1977, 1985 and 1993 can be banished on Sunday against a Ukraine side whose motivation for victory is clear, writes Geraint Hughes
Wales booked their spot in the World Cup in Qatar later this year by beating Ukraine in a play-off game at the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Talks and conversations [with potential new clubs] happen after these games, definitely not before or during. The right-back is the most capped Welsh player ever with 108 appearances and having played at Euro 2016 where Wales reached the semi-finals, he will be hoping for more success on the pitch in the Gulf state. It is the first time the Welsh have qualified for a World Cup for the first time in 64 years and the result sparked jubilant scenes in the capital.