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RESULT: Wales..2 USA..2

Brain Flynn’s new set of youngsters were held to a 2-2 draw by the USA at Rhyl this afternoon. It was a header by Kayne Mclaggon four minutes from time that earned the Under 17s a deserved draw.

The Wales squad was made-up of a new intake of players, all of whom will be eligible for next seasons UEFA Under 17 championship.

Wales opened brightly and the new team seemed to come together well, testing the USA keeper on a number of occasions. The Americans, in Britain and Europe for a series of matches were on the back foot for much of the first
half, but were perhaps a little unlucky to go a goal down to a penalty. Jon Brown stumbling in the box, and referee Brian Lawlor pointing to the spot. Sam Wade, one of the smallest players on the pitch took the kick and slotted
it home to the goalies left. That was after 17 minutes, and Wales continued to press for the rest of the half, but the USA got back in the match thanks to a great far post header from their skilful midfielder Ellis McLoughlin
five minutes from half time.

In the second half the Americans came in to the game far more and the game developed in to a very even contest. Wales manager, Brian Flynn rang the changes with five substitutions during the half, and one of them, Kayne McLaggon was on hand to score a great headed goal to even the match up again in the 74th minute, two minutes after the Americans had taken the lead through McLoughlin once more.

In truth the sides were well matched, and a draw was the right result on an afternoon of great endeavour, watched by a crowd of some 300 fans, many of whom were the proud families of the Welsh lads on display.

Wales skipper, Aaron Ramsey of Cardiff City was particularly outstanding, giving a hard working performance in the centre of midfield, and David Jones, born in Germany of Welsh parents and playing for HSV Hamburg's youth
side looked very assured in the right back spot. - report from FAW.

Wales line-up:
1.Rhys Taylor Chelsea
2.David Jones Hsv Hamburg 3.Troy Brown Fulham 4.Ashton Taylor Tranmere Rovers 5.Jamie Price Everton
6.Daniel Knight Oldham Athletic 7.Jon Brown Cardiff City 8.Aaron Ramsey Cardiff City © 9.Michael Cronshaw Wrexham
10.Sam Wade Cardiff City 11.Rhys Llwyd Wrexham

SUBS: 12.Thomas Evans Swindon Town 14.Dale Otten Swansea City 15.Aaron Aby Shrewsbury Town 16.Joe Allen Swansea City 17.Kayne Mclaggon Southampton 18.Joe Barret Birmingham City 21.Chris Maxwell Wrexham.

USA line-up:
1 Josh Lambo Chicago Magic 2 Brandon Lee Pfc Raiders 3 Thomas Meyer Scott Gallager 5 Ian Kalis Dallas Texans 9 Sheanon Williams Fc Greater Boston © 10 Ellis Mcloughlin Crossfire Premier 12 Alex Dixon Tsc Texans 13 Matthew Uy Blau Weiss Gottschee 14 Jared Jeffrey Dallas Texans 17 Bryan Dominguez Concorde Fire 19 Kirk Urso Chicago Sockers.

earlier

Wales v USA, Thursday April 20, 2006, match played at Belle Vue, Rhyl FC.

Match in preparation for UEFA 2006/2007 Under-17 1st qualifying round: 16th – 21st September 2006. Group 11: Wales, Slovakia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova. Slovakia to host the mini tournament. The USA squad are on a short tour of the UK and will be playing matches against Premiership Academy sides as well as the international with Wales.

Wales squad:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), David Jones (Hamburg), Daniel Knight (Oldham Athletic), Jamie Price (Everton), Troy Brown (Fulham), Dale Otten (Swansea City), Thomas Evans (Swindon Town), Rhys Llwyd (Wrexham), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Ashton Taylor (Tranmere Rovers), Joe Barret (Birmingham City), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Jon Brown (Cardiff City), Sam Wade (Cardiff City), Michael Cronshaw (Wrexham), Kayne Mclaggon (Southampton), Aaron Aby (Shrewsbury Town).

Cyprus v Wales (Monday - 27.03.2006) - 'Ammochostos - Amberia' Stadium .
Under 17s: RESULT: Cyprus..0 Wales..2 (HT 0-2)

Other group result: Spain 3 Moldova 0, Wales finish 2nd in the group. Group winners only progress.

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Spain	3	2	1	0	6	1	7
Wales	3	1	1	1	5	5	4
Cyprus	3	1	1	1	3	4	4
Moldova	3	0	1	2	3	8	1

Wales line-up:
Callum Hawthorne (Fulham), Chris Gunter (Cardiff City), Gareth Bale (Southampton), Ian Jones (Southampton), Joshua Klein-Davies (Bristol City), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Kyle Graves (Swansea City), Mika Chunuonsee (Cardiff City), Chris Jones (Swansea City), Daniel Lancey (Swansea City)

Spain v Wales (Saturday - 25.03.2006) - Antonis Papadopoulos' Stadium, Famagusta.

Result: Wales..0 Spain..2

Brian Flynn’s Under 17 side went down 2-0 against Spain in their second match of their UEFA Under 17 Elite second round group matches.

Other group match result: Cyprus 2 Moldova 0.

Wales line up:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Chris Gunter (Cardiff City) (Capt), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (Bristol City), Gareth Bale (Southampton), Jon Brown (Cardiff City), Ian Jones (Southampton), Joshua Klein Davies (Bristol City), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Oliver Hewitt Fisher (Swansea City), Kyle Graves (Swansea City)

Moldova v Wales (Thursday - 23.03.2006) - GSZ Stadium, Larnaca

Result: Wales..3 Moldova..3

Brian Flynn’s Under 17 side started off their UEFA Under 17 Elite second round group matches with a 3-3 draw against Moldova at the GSZ Stadium in Larnaca.

Goals from Josh Klein-Davies, Oliver Hewitt-Fisher and Gareth Bale earned the youngsters a point with Moldova converting two penalty kicks in the second half. Wales face Spain on Saturday and hosts Cyprus next Monday.

Other group match result: Spain 1-1 Cyprus.

Wales line up:

Rhys Taylor (Chelsea)
Chris Gunter (Cardiff City) (capt), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (Bristol City), Gareth Bale (Southampton), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Scott Evans (Manchester City), Jon Brown (Cardiff City), Joshua Klein-Davies (Bristol City), Arron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Oliver Hewitt-Fisher (Swansea City)

UEFA Under 17 Elite second round matches against Spain, Cyprus and Moldova (23.03.2006), matches to be played in Cyprus.

Wales squad:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Callum Hawthorne (Fulham), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Mika Chunuonsee (Cardiff City), Chris Gunter (Cardiff City), Kyle Graves (Swansea City), Joshua Klein-Davies (Bristol City), James Wilson (Bristol City), Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Michael Cronshaw (Wrexham), Christopher Jones (Swansea City), Daniel Lancey (Swansea City), Jon Brown (Cardiff City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Oliver Hewitt-Fisher (Swansea City), Gareth Bale (Southampton), Ian Jones (Southampton), Scott Evans (Manchester City).

Stand-by (not to travel at present)
Mark Jones (Cardiff City), Sam Wade (Cardiff City), Damian Hopkins (Bradford City), Paul Williams (Wrexham), Chris Maxwell (Wrexham)

Elite second round matches against Spain, Cyprus and Moldova (23.03.2006)

- Moldova v Wales (Thursday - 23.03.2006) - GSZ Stadium, Larnaca, kick off 3.30pm

- Spain v Wales (Saturday - 25.03.2006) - Antonis Papadopoulos' Stadium, Famagusta , kick off 3.30pm

- Cyprus v Wales (Monday - 27.03.2006) - 'Ammochostos - Amberia' Stadium , kick off 4pm

Match played at Lugano, Switzerland.

Resultt: Switzerland..2 Wales..0 (Half time 1-0)

Wales line-up
1. Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), 2. Chris Gunter (Cardiff City) (capt), 3. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 4. Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), 5. James Wilson (Bristol City), 6. Gareth Bale (Southampton), 7. Jon Brown (Cardiff City), 8. Ian Jones (Southampton), 9. Joshua Klein-Davies (Bristol City), 10. Oliver Hewitt-Fisher (Swansea City), 11. Daniel Lancey (Swansea City).

Subs:
21. Callum Hawthorne (Fulham), 12. David Lloyd-Jones (HSV Hamburg), 14. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), 15. Kyle Graves (Swansea City), 16. Mike Chunounsee (Cardiff City), 17. Paul Williams (Wrexham), 18. Chris Jones (Swansea City).

Centre half David Jones from SV Hamburg has been added to the U-17 squad to travel to Switzerland next week.

Paul Williams (Wrexham) replaces Scott Evans (Manchester City), David Jones (SV Hamburg) replaces Carl Jones (Cardiff City).

posted 16.02.2006.

The Under 17 squad will play a friendly match in Switzerland on Thursday February 23rd in preparation for their UEFA Under 17 Tournament in Cyprus at the end March 2006. Match to be played in Lugano.

The following players have been selected to represent Wales in the friendly against Switzerland on Thursday February 23rd.

Player	Club
Rhys Taylor	Chelsea
Callum Hawthorne	Wrexham
Christian Ribeiro	Bristol City
Mika Chunuonsee	Cardiff City
Chris Gunter	Cardiff City
Kyle Graves	Swansea City
Joshua Klein-Davies	Bristol City
James Wilson	Bristol City
Aaron Ramsey	Cardiff City
Carl Jones	Cardiff City
Christopher Jones	Swansea City
Daniel Lancey	Swansea City
Jon Brown	Cardiff City
Neil Taylor	Wrexham
Oliver Hewitt-Fisher	Swansea City
Gareth Bale	Southampton
Ian Jones	Southampton
Scott Evans	Manchester City

Stand By (Not To Travel At Present)
Mark Jones	Cardiff City
Damian Hopkins	Bradford City
Paul Williams	Wrexham
Shane Sutton	Shrewsbury Town
Chris Maxwell	Wrexham

Friendly matches

RESULT: Malta 0-2 Wales. Oliver Hewitt-Fisher 35, Daniel Lancey 73

RESULT: Scotland 4-1 Wales. Ta' Qali Training Ground, Valletta, Malta

The Under 17 squad will have two friendly matches during January in preparation for their UEFA Under 17 Tournament in Cyprus at the end March 2006.

Wednesday January 18, 2006 - Scotland v Wales.
Friday January 20, 2006 – Malta v Wales.

Mini tournament will take place in Malta.

The following players have been selected to represent Wales in the above named friendly matches.

Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), Callum Hawthorne
Gareth Bale (Southampton), Scott Evans (Manchester City)
Chris Gunter (Cardiff City), Christian Ribiero (Bristol City)
Joshua Klein-Davies (Bristol City), James Wilson (Bristol City)
Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City), Carl Jones (Cardiff City)
Christopher Jones (Swansea City), Ian Jones (Southampton)
Jon Brown (Cardiff City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham)
Oliver Hewitt-Fisher (Swansea City), Max Noble (Fulham)
Paul Williams (Wrexham), Damian Hopkins (Bradford City)

Stand-By
Owen Haydn Jones (Celtic), Mika Chunuonsee (Cardiff City)
Mark Jones (Cardiff City), Daniel Lancey (Swansea City)

posted 22.12.2005.

Elite second round fixture list
Thursday 23rd March 2006 - Moldova v Wales
Saturday 25th March 2006 - Spain v Wales
Monday 27th March 2006 - Cyprus v Wales.

Bryan Flynn's under 17 side have been drawn in Group 5 in the Elite second round of the UEFA U-17 championship. Also drawn in the group are: Spain, Moldova and Cyprus. Cyprus to host the matches, matches will be played between 23rd March and 27th March 2006.

updated 01.12.2005.

UEFA 2006/2007 Under-17 1st qualifying round draw: 16th – 21st September 2006.

Group 11
Wales, Slovakia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova.

Slovakia to host the mini tournament.

posted 01.12.2005.

The draw for the Elite second round of the UEFA U-17 championship will be made on November 30th in Cyprus. Brian Flynn’s side will be drawn in a four-team group, matches to be held next spring with group winners progressing to the finals in Luxembourg next May.

Elite second round nations :

Spain, England, France automatically for the Elite round.

Group winners : Group 1: Serbia and Montenegro, Group 2: Republic of Ireland, Group 3: Belgium, Group 4: Russia, Group 5: Germany, Group 6: Sweden, Group 7: Finland, Group 8: Moldova, Group 9: Turkey (holders), Group 10: Hungary, Group 11: Netherlands, Group 12: Switzerland.

Runners-up : Group 1: Northern Ireland, Group 2: Italy, Group 3: Bulgaria, Group 4: Israel, Group 5: Portugal, Group 6: Czech Republic, Group 7: Slovakia, Group 8: Poland, Group 9: Romania, Group 10: Cyprus, Group 11: Denmark, Group 12: Wales.

Best third-placed side : Group 2: Ukraine.

Hosts: Luxembourg qualify automatically for the finals.

posted 20.11.2005

Monday 26th September.

RESULTS:

Wales 0 Switzerland 3, at The Racecourse, Wrexham.
Estonia 2 Kazakhstan 1, at Cae y Castell, Flint.

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Switzerland	3	3	0	0	12	2	9
Wales	3	1	1	1	4	5	4
Estonia	3	1	0	2	3	8	3
Kazakhstan	3	0	1	2	4	8	1

Top two in the group progress to the next stage.

Further updates when available.

Saturday 24th September:

RESULTS:
Kazakhstan 1 Switzerland 4
Wales 2 Estonia 0 (Chris Gunter, Christian Ribiero)

Match Report from FAW.
The Wales goals came from a penalty by Chris Gunter after 46 minutes and a second a 25-yard right foot drive from Christian Ribeiro after 75 minutes. The result leaves Wales in second place on 4 points, behind Switzerland on 6 points. Wales were good value for the win after a goalless first half that saw Wales miss several chances.

Switzerland were always in control against Kazakhstan, going 3-0 up by half time. Goals from Fabian Frei (13m), Gianluca Frontino (16m), Michel Morganella (35m). The Kazakhs did get one back on 49 minutes through
Baurzhan Seissenbekov but substitute for Switzerland, Abraham Keller made it four after 70 minutes.

Kazakhstan had a player sent off in the 80th minute, when Yerzat Kenbaev was adjudged to have committed a dangerous tackle.

Thursday 22nd September
RESULT: Wales 2 Kazakhstan 2 at Cae y Castell, Flint. - Half time 0-1

Match Report from FAW.

A crowd of over 300 saw the Wales youngsters fall behind to a 33rd minute goal at Flint from Rishat Khasanov after the home side had missed an 18th minute penalty, taken by Chris Jones. A second penalty came Wales' way after three minutes of the second half which also saw the Khazakstan player Elshad Khinizov sent off for a push. This time Carl Jones scored to make it 1-1.

Kazakstan deservedly retook the lead two minutes later with a great shot from 20 yards from Rishat Khasanov once again which Welsh keeper Rhys Taylor was unsighted for. Amazingly, Wales were awarded a third penalty after 71 minutes which Carl Jones saw saved. The game was level only three minutes later when Chris Jones netted, and that it how things stayed.

Wales: Rhys Taylor, Chris Gunter, Neil Taylor, Scott Evans, James Wilson, Paul Williams, Mark Jones, Carl Jones, Christian Ribeiro, Mika Chunuonsee, Chris Jones.
Subs: Oliver Hewitt-Fisher for Paul Williams (52m), Max Noble for Mark Jones (70m).

Referee: Attila Dubraviczky (Hungary)

OTHER RESULT: Switzerland 5 Estonia 1.
A one sided match at Rhyl saw Switzerland dominate the entire game and lead 3-0 at half time with goals from Valentin Stocker 2 (16 & 27), Gianluca Frontino (24). Frontino scored again after five minutes of the second half before Estonia got one back through Ranner Pak, but Switzerland stepped up another gear and Abraham Keller made it five with two minutes to go.

Next Matches:

Saturday 24th September:
Flint - Kazakhstan v Switzerland. 2.30pm.
Rhyl - Wales v Estonia. 5.00pm.

UEFA Under 17 Qualifying Group 12 matches that are being hosted in North Wales between the 22nd and 26th September.

Wales are in a four team group with Switzerland, Estonia and Kazakhstan. The group winner will go through to the finals later in the season.

The Group matches are as follows :

Thursday 22nd September
Wales v Kazakhstan at Cae y Castell, Flint. KO:5.00pm
Switzerland v Estonia at Belle Vue, Rhyl. KO: 7.30pm

Saturday 24th September
Kazakhstan v Switzerland at Cae y Castell, Flint. KO:2.30pm
Wales v Estonia at Belle Vue, Rhyl. KO: 5.00pm

Monday 26th September
Wales v Switzerland at The Racecourse, Wrexham. KO: 7.00pm
Estonia v Kazakhstan at Cae y Castell, Flint. KO: 7.00pm

Admission for the Wales matches is £3.00 Adults, £1.00 Child (Under 16). Non Wales games are free.

Wales squad for the Group 12 matches.

Player	Club
Rhys Taylor	Chelsea
Callum Hawthorne	Wrexham
Gareth Bale	Southampton
Scott Evans	Manchester City
Chris Gunter	Cardiff City
Christian Ribiero	Bristol City
James Wilson	Bristol City
Mika Chunuonsee	Cardiff City
Carl Jones	Cardiff City
Christopher Jones	Swansea City
Oliver Hewitt- Fisher	Swansea City
Neil Taylor	Wrexham
Nicky Holland	Swansea City
Daniel Lancey	Swansea City
Mark Jones	Cardiff City
Max Noble	Fulham
Paul Williams	Wrexham
Damian Hopkins	Bradford City

posted 19.09.2005

Wales Under 17 Squad to face Estonia, Kazakhstan and Switzerland in the UEFA U-17 Tournament, Matches to be played in North Wales.

Thursday 22nd September 2005 Kick Off 5.00pm - Wales v Kazakhastan at Flint Town Utd FC

Saturday 24th September 2005 - Kick Off 5.00pm - Wales v Estonia at Rhyl FC

Monday 26th September 2005 - Kick Off 7.00pm - Wales v Switzerland at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham FC

Squad list as follows

Rhys Taylor Unattached, Callum Hawthorne Wrexham
Gareth Bale Southampton, Scott Evans Manchester City
Chris Gunter Cardiff City, Christian Ribiero Bristol City
James Wilson Bristol City, Mika Chunuonsee Cardiff City
Carl Jones Cardiff City, Christopher Jones Swansea City
Ian Jones Southampton, Neil Taylor Wrexham
Nicky Holland Swansea City. Daniel Lancey Swansea City
Mark Jones Cardiff City, Max Noble Fulham
Paul Williams Wrexham, Damian Hopkins Bradford City

posted 08.09.2005

Ukraine v Wales (Thursday - 11.08.2005) - City Stadium, Obukhov

RESULT - Ukraine..1 Wales..2

Wales goal scorers - Mark Jones and Ryan Moon. Goalkeeper Callum Hawthorne saved a second half penalty.

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RESULT Ukraine 1 Wales 0. - Match played at the Bannikov Stadium, Kiev.

The Under 17 team lost 1-0 to the Ukraine in Kiev this afternoon. The side went one down after only two minutes and was never able to break down the strong Ukraine defence. In the final minute of the game, full back Chris Gunter of Cardiff City was sent off. The two teams meat again on Thursday. The matches are part of the preparation for the Under 17 UEFA Qualifying Tournament that is being held in North Wales in September when Wales will meet Switzerland, Estonia and Kazakhstan. - info from FAW.

Wales line up
Rhys Taylor
Chris Gunter, Neil Taylor, Paul Williams, James Wilson
Gareth Bale (Capt), Nicky Holland, Mika Chunuonsee, Mark Jones
Oliver Hewitt-Fisher, Carl Jones,

posted 09.08.2005

U-17 v Ukraine
The U-17 squad travelled out to Kiev this morning ahead of the two friendly matches against the Ukraine on Tuesday and Thursday this week. There are no withdrawals from the original squad of 19 players selected by manager Brian Flynn.

posted 08.08.2005

Wales U-17 squad
The following players have been selected to represent Wales against the Ukraine.

Matches
- Ukraine v Wales (Tuesday - 09.08.2005) - Bannikov Stadium, Kiev. kick off 4.30pm
- Ukraine v Wales (Thursday - 11.08.2005) - City Stadium, Obukhov. kick off 4.30pm

Squad list

Player	Club
Rhys Taylor	Unattached
Callum Hawthorne	Wrexham
Gareth Bale	Southampton
Scott Evans	Manchester City
Chris Gunter	Cardiff City
Christian Ribiero	Bristol City
Shane Alan Sutton	Shrewsbury Town
James Wilson	Bristol City
Mika Chunuonsee	Cardiff City
Carl Jones	Cardiff City
Christopher Jones	Swansea City
Ian Jones	Southampton
Daniel Lancey	Swansea City
Neil Taylor	Wrexham
Nicky Holland	Swansea City
Oliver Hewitt–Fisher	Swansea City
Mark Jones	Cardiff City
Max Noble	Fulham
Paul Williams	Wrexham
Stand by
Owen Haydn Jones	Celtic
Luke Gibbos	Notts County
Damian Hopkins	Bradford City
Ryan Moon	Unattached

posted 22.07.2005

The UEFA U-17 Championship Group matches against Switzerland, Kazakhstan and Estonia in September will played at Wrexham, Rhyl and Flint.

posted 06.07.2005

Brian Flynn names 28 players for the U-17 training camp between July 18 and 20th in preparation for the matches against the Ukraine in August and the UEFA U-17 matches in September.

posted 06.07.2005

Squad list
Player	Club
Luke Gibbons	Notts County
Rhys Taylor	Unattached
Callum Hawthorne	Wrexham
Owen Haydn Jones	Celtic
Gareth Bale	Southampton
Liam Chandler	Portsmouth
Scott Evans	Manchester City
Kyle Graves	Swansea City
Chris Gunter	Cardiff City
Damian Hopkins	Bradford City
Matthew Kendrick	Unattached
Ryan Moon	Unattached
Christian Ribiero	Bristol City
Shane Alan Sutton	Shrewsbury Town
James Wilson	Bristol City
Mika Chunuonsee	Cardiff City
Ashley Johns	Swansea City
Carl Jones	Cardiff City
Christopher Jones	Swansea City
Ian Jones	Southampton
Daniel Lancey	Swansea City
Neil Taylor	Wrexham
Nicky Holland	Manchester City
Tom Matischok	Wrexham
Oliver Hewitt	Fisher
Swansea City
David Hutton	Tottenham Hotspur
Mark Jones	Cardiff City
Max Noble	Fulham

The U-17 squad will meet up in July for a squad training camp. Venue tbc shortly.

Their get-together is in July, and this will again be in preparation for the two friendly matches against the Ukraine in August, as well as the UEFA U-17 Championship Group matches against Switzerland, Kazakhstan and Estonia in September. Wales will be hosting these matches with the squad based in Ewloe (North East Wales).

posted 08.04.2005

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