2010 WORLD CUP: Liechtenstein 0 Wales 2
LIECHTENSTEIN (0) 0 WALES (1) 2.
Goals from David Vaughan and Aaron Ramsey earn Wales a 2-0 win against Liechtenstein in Vaduz. Overall a satisfactory performance in this low key final qualifying Group game.
GOALS: Vaughan 16', Ramsey 80'.
Wales line up:
1. Boaz Myhill, 2. Chris Gunter, 3. Gareth Bale, 4. Craig Morgan, 5. James Collins (Capt), 6. Ashley Williams, 7. David Edwards, 8. Simon Church, 9. Jermaine Easter, 10. Aaron Ramsey, 11. David Vaughan.
Subs: 12. Lewis Price, 13. Neal Eardley, 14. Lewin Nyatanga, 15. Sam Vokes, 16. Mark Bradley, 17. Andy King, 18. Shaun MacDonald.
Game LIVE on S4C, kick off 7pm UK time. Match referee is Sten Kaldma from Estonia. Wales will be in all White.
updated: Wednesday, 14th October 2009, 20:55 UK.
Squad have arrived in Vaduz, they will train on Tuesday ahead of the game. Aaron Ramsey is an injury concern with a back injury. James Collins is set to captain the side.
Current Wales squad: (18 players)
Goalkeepers:
Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (loan Brentford).
Defenders:
Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders:
Andy King (Leicester City), David Edwards (Wolves), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Vaughan (Blackpool), Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil), Mark Bradley (Walsall).
Forwards:
Jermaine Easter (MK Dons), Simon Church (Reading), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Called-up are Jermaine Easter, Andy King, Shaun MacDonald and Mark Bradley ahead of the game against Liechtenstein. The squad will fly out to Zurich in Switzerland on Monday afternoon before the coach trip in to Vaduz, Liechtenstein. The squad trained this morning (Monday) ahead of the flight to Switzerland.
Both Wayne Hennessey and captain Craig Bellamy miss the game due to suspension. Ched Evans is unavailable for selection due to an ankle and knee injury. After been called up from the Under 21s Darcy Blake has withdrawn due to injury.
Match to be played at the Rheinepark Stadium, Vaduz. Around 360 supporters ar expected to make the trip. Game LIVE on S4C, kick off 7pm UK time. Match referee is Sten Kaldma from Estonia. Wales will be in all White.
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2010 WORLD CUP: Finland 2 Wales 1
FINLAND (1) 2 WALES (1) 1.
A disappointing 2-1 defeat for Wales in Helsinki against Finland.
The home side took the lead after 5 minutes through Porokara, Wales fought back well and deservedly equalised after 17 minutes when a David Vaughan cross found Craig Bellamy running into the area, he finished well. Wales controlled the rest of the half with good movement from Vaughan, Edwards, Church and Bellamy but failed to capitalise and take a half time lead.
Second half was poor, as Wales tired and with Finland creating more chances they took lead on 76 minutes, when left full back Moisander broke into the Wales area and finished well in the bottom corner. A disappointing defeat after showing some good promise after levelling the score at 1-1.
Wales travel to Vaduz on Wednesday to face Liechtenstein in the last 2010 World Cup qualifier. Both Wayne Hennessey and captain Craig Bellamy miss the game due to suspension
GOALS: Porokara 5', Bellamy 17', Moisander 76'.
WALES LINE UP:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Nottm Forest), 3. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), 4. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 5. James Collins (West Ham), 6. Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), 7. David Edwards (Wolves), 8. Craig Bellamy (Manchester City) (Capt), 9. Simon Church (Reading), 10. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), 11. David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Subs: 12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Neal Eardley (Blackpool), 14. Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), 15. Sam Vokes (Wolves).
updated: Saturday, 10th October 2009, 16:52 UK.
Joe Ledley is out with a hip injury. Danny Gabbidon is also ruled out due to a calf injury. Ched Evans has joined up with Under 21 squad. Sam Ricketts is also out with an ankle injury and has not travelled to Finland. David Cotterill is the latest player to withdraw, as he has been forced to return home due to personal family reasons. - "Losing Sam at the last moment is a real blow". - John Toshack. Rob Earnshaw is also out with a calf problem. "Earnie started training but failed to finish the session as he felt discomfort in a calf muscle". - John Toshack.
The rest of the squad trained at the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki on Friday morning.
Craig Bellamy has joined up with squad despite a sore knee, but did not train on Wednesday morning. Match referee is Milorad Mazic from Serbia. Wales will be in all Red.
Squad have meet up on Tuesday afternoon 6th October and will fly out to Helsinki on Thursday 8th October. Around 700 supporters ar expected to make the trip. Game LIVE on BBC 2 Wales with a 3pm kick off (UK time).
Revised Wales squad: (16 players)
Goalkeepers:
Wayne Hennessey  (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (loan Brentford).
Defenders:
Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders:
David Edwards (Wolves), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Vaughan (Blackpool).
Forwards:
Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), Simon Church (Reading), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Those players marked with a have one yellow card in qualifying. If these players receive a yellow card against Finland, they will be suspended for the Liechtenstein game the following Wednesday.
John Toshack has named a 22 man squad for the final two World Cup qualifiers against Finland and Liechtenstein. Not available for selection due to injury are Jack Collison, Brian Stock and Simon Davies. There is a re-call for David Vaughan.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers:
Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (loan Brentford).
Defenders:
Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham United), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders:
David Cotterill (Sheffield United), David Edwards (Wolves), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Vaughan (Blackpool).
Forwards:
Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), Simon Church (Reading), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Those players marked with a have one yellow card. It is possible that two of the above squad who are eligible for the Under 21s will join that squad for the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday 10th October in Wrexham, and then rejoin the senior squad for the match in Vaduz.
Wales travel to Helsinki to face Finland on Saturday October 10th in the penultimate World Cup qualifier. John Toshack is set to name the Wales squad on Friday 2nd October 2009 at around mid-day, match set to be shown LIVE on BBC Wales with a 3pm kick off (UK time).
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2010 WORLD CUP: Wales 1 Russia 3
WALES (0) 1 RUSSIA (1) 3:
Semshov 36.
Collins 54.
Ignashevich 71.
Pavlyuchenko 90.
The visitors were 1-0 up at half time courtesy of an excellent finish by Semshov after being put through by Arshavin on 36 minutes. Wales started the brighter of the two teams in the second half and deservedly levelled when on 54 minutes James Collins flicked in Craig Bellamy corner at the near post.
David Edwards had a glorious chance mid way through the second half to give Wales lead, but Russian keeper Akinfeev saved well. Against the run of play Russia took the lead on 71 minutes when Ignashevich miss hit free kick on the edge of the box somehow found the bottom corner.
As Wales pressed for an equaliser late on, substitute Pavlyuchenko earned Russia the three points with an excellent left foot finish.
Final score: Wales1 Russia 3. Att: 11,589
Wales line up:
Wayne Hennessey, Sam Ricketts, Chris Gunter, Danny Gabbidon, James Collins, Ashley Williams, Brian Stock, Craig Bellamy (Capt), Aaron Ramsey, David Edwards, Joe Ledley.
Subs: Boaz Myhill, Neal Eardley, David Cotterill, Craig Morgan, Ched Evans, Sam Vokes, Robert Earnshaw.
updated: Wednesday, 9th September 2009, 21:52 UK.
Craig Bellamy is back as captain, and will probably partner Sam Vokes up-front. Joe Ledley, who will wear plastic protection over a broken bone in his hand, will face the Russians, after the match referee gave him the all clear to play. Danny Gabbidon, James Collins and Ashley Williams are expected to play in defence, while Chris Gunter has recovered from an ankle injury and is available for selection.
Wales will be in all read. Match Referee is Manuel Jorge Neves Moreira de Sousa (Portugal).
There are senior call ups for Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City) and Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City). Jason Koumas (hamstring) has withdrawn from the squad and has also retired from international football with immediate effect. Both Andy King (injured) who was called up on Saturday, and Lewin Nyatanga (illness) have withdrawn from the squad. Chris Gunter is expected to recover from a hamstring strain. In addition both Jack Collison and Simon Church are expected to withdraw with both players having personal commitments to fulfil following the deaths of their respective fathers.
The squad will train twice on Monday, with a further two training sessions ahead of the game on Wednesday. Craig Bellamy is set to captain the side. John Toshack will hold a pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
John Toshack has named a 23-man squad for the World Cup qualifier against Russia. Returning are captain Craig Bellamy, Boaz Myhill, Jason Koumas and Brian Stock. Both Gareth Bale and Simon Davies are ruled out due to injury.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers:
Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (loan Brentford).
Defenders:
James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham United), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders:
Jack Collison (West Ham United), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), David Edwards (Wolves), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City,), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers).
Forwards:
Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), Simon Church (Reading), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Squad will meet up on Sunday afternoon ahead of the game.
Match to be played at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. kick off 7.45pm. Around 10k tickets have so far been sold.
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2010 WORLD CUP: Azerbaijan 0 Wales 1
AZERBAIJAN 0 WALES 1
A late first half goal from David Edwards earned John Toshack’s youthful Wales side a vital three points in Baku.
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 3. Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), 4. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 5. Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), 6. Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), 7. Joe Ledley (Cardiff City) (Capt), 8. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), 9. Simon Church (Reading), 10. Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), 11. David Edwards. (Wolves).
Subs:
12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Lewis Price (Derby County), 14. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 15. Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), 16. Andy King (Leicester City), 17. Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), 18. Joe Allen (Swansea City).
Both Gareth Bale and Jack Collison have withdrawn from the squad that will face Azerbaijan on Saturday, both players have knee injuries. Also out are defender Sam Ricketts and Ched Evans both with back injuries.
The squad have trained on Tuesday morning. The team fly out on Tuesday afternoon and will arrive early on Wednesday morning in Baku.
posted: 12:27pm Tuesday 2nd June 2009.
There are injury concerns over Sam Ricketts, Ched Evans and Jack Collison ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Baku, against Azerbaijan. All three players will be assessed on Monday.
The squad meet up on Monday evening ahead of the game. The squad will train on Tuesday morning before a 4pm flight to Baku. The team will arrive early on Wednesday morning in Baku.
Current Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (Derby County).
Defenders: Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United) , Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), David Edwards (Wolves), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Shaun Macdonald (Swansea City).
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
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2010 WORLD CUP: Wales 0 Germany 2
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 WALES 0 GERMANY 2:
Ballack 11.
Williams og 48.
Defeat for Wales against Germany at the Millennium Stadium has virtually seen off any hopes of qualification for 2010 World Cup finals. Att 26,064
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Sam Ricketts (Hull City), 3. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), 4. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 5. James Collins (West Ham Utd), 6. Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), 7. Simon Davies (Fulham) (Capt), 8. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), 9. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 10. Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), 11. Joe Ledley (Cardiff City).
Subs:
12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Carl Robinson (Toronto), 14. Carl Fletcher (loan Plymouth), 15. David Cotterill (Sheffield United), 16. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 17. Ched Evans (Manchester City), 18. David Edwards (Wolves).
Match referee: Terje Hauge (Norway)
TEAM NEWS
Goalkeeper Lewis Price (Derby County) has been called up to his senior squad to replace Owain Fon Williams (shoulder injury). Neal Eardley will again feature with the Under 21 squad. There are injury doubts over Simon Davies (ankle) and Jason Koumas (hip), while James Collins' fitness will also be reviewed after his hamstring injury. Sam Ricketts is available for selection after suspension. Craig Bellamy is out after picking up an injury, also out is Jason Koumas with a hip injury.
updated: 3:50pm Wednesday 1st April 2009.
Both Gavin Williams (calf) and Craig Morgan (foot) are out. Craig Bellamy played 25 mins for Man City on Sunday (22/03).
Captain Craig Bellamy has joined up with the squad. Both Collins and Bellamy will be assessed during the week on their fitness. Neal Eardley and Owain Tudur Jones will join up after their club games on Tuesday.
Players on yellow cards who could be suspended for the game are: Gareth Bale, Jason Koumas, Carl Robinson, Ashley Williams, David Edwards and Craig Bellamy.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifer against Germany at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday 1st April 2009 will kick off at 7.45pm. Match LIVE on Sky Sports 1.
John Toshack has named a 26-man squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Finland and Germany. There are call ups for Gavin Williams (Bristol City) and also Rhys Williams (onloan Burnley) who is called up from the Under 21 squad. Squad meet up on Monday evening 23rd March.
Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County).
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (West Ham), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Chris Gunter (loan Nottm Forest), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Sam Ricketts (Hull City)*, Ashley Williams (Swansea City), Rhys Williams (loan Burnley).
Midfielders: Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Carl Fletcher (loan Plymouth), Owain Tudur Jones (loan Swindon Town), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Carl Robinson (Toronto), Gavin Williams (Bristol City)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Ched Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Wolves)
* suspended for Finland game.
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2010 WORLD CUP: Wales 0 Finland 2
 WALES 0 FINLAND 2.
A disappointing defeat for Wales against Finland at the Millennium Stadium.
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey. 2. Chris Gunter, 3. Gareth Bale, 4. Carl Fletcher, 5. James Collins, 6. Lewin Nyatanga, 7. Simon Davies, 8. Craig Bellamy (Capt), 9. Jason Koumas, 10. Joe Ledley, 11. David Edwards.
Subs:
12. Boaz Myhill, 13. David Cotterill, 14. Ched Evans, 15. Ashley Williams, 16. Aaron Ramsey, 17. Carl Robinson, 18. Robert Earnshaw.
updated: 2:02pm Saturday 28th March 2009.
James Collins has been passed it and is available for selection for the games against Finland. The squad will train at the Millennium Stadium on Thursday afternoon, with two other training sessions before the game on Saturday. Match referee is Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez from Spain. Wales will be in all Red. Both Neal Eardley and Rhys Williams have joined the Under 21 squad in Luxembourg.
Both Gavin Williams (calf) and Craig Morgan (foot) are out. Craig Bellamy played 25 mins for Man City on Sunday. The FAW remain optimistic that James Collins will be ok, a spokesman said: "It is not ideal that James will not have played any football ahead of the internationals, but he seems confident he will be OK".
Captain Craig Bellamy has joined up with the squad. Both Collins and Bellamy will be assessed during the week on their fitness. Neal Eardley and Owain Tudur Jones will join up after their club games on Tuesday. Sam Ricketts is suspended for the Finland game.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifer against Finland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday 28th March 2009 will kick off at 3pm. Match LIVE on Sky Sports 1.
John Toshack has named a 26-man squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Finland and Germany. There are call ups for Gavin Williams (Bristol City) and also Rhys Williams (onloan Burnley) who is called up from the Under 21 squad. Squad meet up on Monday evening 23rd March.
Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County).
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (West Ham), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Chris Gunter (loan Nottm Forest), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Sam Ricketts (Hull City)*, Ashley Williams (Swansea City), Rhys Williams (loan Burnley).
Midfielders: Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Carl Fletcher (loan Plymouth), Owain Tudur Jones (loan Swindon Town), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Carl Robinson (Toronto), Gavin Williams (Bristol City)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Ched Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Wolves)
* suspended for Finland game.
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2010 WORLD CUP: Germany 1 Wales 0
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A narrow 1-0 defeat in Monchengladbach against Germany for John Toshack’s side. Six points from the first four games with Wales now third in World Cup qualifying Group 4.
RESULT: Germany (0) 1 Wales (0) 0.
Trochowski 72
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 3. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), 4. Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), 5. James Collins (West Ham), 6. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 7. Simon Davies (Fulham), 8. Craig Bellamy (West Ham) (Capt), 9. Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), 10. Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), 11. David Edwards (Wolves).
Subs: 12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Sam Ricketts (Hull City), 14. David Cotterill (Sheffield United), 15. Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), 16. David Vaughan (Blackpool), 17. Ched Evans (Manchester City), 18. Carl Robinson (Toronto FC).
Germany line up:
Adler, Friedrich, Westermann, Mertesacker, Lahm, Schweinsteiger, Ballack, Hitzlsperger, Trochowski, Podolski, Klose.
Subs: Wiese, Fritz, Tasci, Rolfes, Frings, Helmes, Gomez.
Match to be played at the Borussia-Park Stadium, in Monchengladbach. Kick off 8.45pm (7.45pm UK), Game LIVE on BBC Wales.
Gareth Bale is set to face a late fitness test on an ankle injury picked up against Liechtenstein, He has travelled with the squad to Germany. Gareth has an ankle knock, the FAW will know more after this morning's training session (Tuesday 14th). The FAW are hoping he will ok. It looks like Bale has come through this morning's training and should be available for selection.
Sam Vokes has joined the Under 21 squad for the UEFA U21 second leg match with England at Villa Park. Steve Evans who was called into the squad as defensive cover last week has been allowed to leave and has returned to his club. Lewin Nyatanga who played for the Under 21 side in the first leg against England will travel to Germany with the senior squad.
The squad have today off (Sunday 13th) but will meet up this evening ahead of the game in Germany on Wednesday. Players and officials will fly out on Monday afternoon, with an open training session on Tuesday afternoon.
Confirmation that Joe Ledley (hamstring), Brian Stock (back), Rob Earnshaw (hamstring) and Freddy Eastwood (knee & ankle) have withdrawn from the squad. A decision will be made on Tuesday (7th October) as to whether any replacements will be called up.
Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (Derby County).
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (West Ham United), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Carl Robinson (Toronto FC), David Vaughan (Blackpool).
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (West Ham United), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Ched Evans (Manchester City).
Original Germany squad:
Robert Enke (Hanover 96), Rene Adler (Bayer Leverkusen), Tim Wiese (Werder Bremen), Clemens Fritz (Werder Bremen), Arne Friedrich (Hertha Berlin), Marcell Jansen (Hamburg SV), Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich), Per Mertesacker (Werder Bremen), Serdar Tasci (VfB Stuttgart), Heiko Westermann (Schalke 04), Michael Ballack (Chelsea), Torsten Frings (Werder Bremen), Thomas Hitzlsperger (VfB Stuttgart), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04), Simon Rolfes (Bayer Leverkusen), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich), Piotr Trochowski (Hamburg SV), Mario Gomez (VfB Stuttgart), Patrick Helmes (Bayer Leverkusen), Miroslav Klose (Bayern Munich), Kevin Kuranyi (Schalke 04), Lukas Podolski (Bayern Munich).
The DFB has confirmed an 8.45pm (7.45pm UK) kick off time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match in Monchengladbach on Wednesday 15th October 2008. Match LIVE on the BBC.
updated: 3:12pm Friday 1st August 2008
earlier:
The FAW have confirmed that the FIFA World Cup Group D qualifying match with Germany will be played in Monchengladbach. The match will be played on Wednesday 15th October 2008. - 1-Feb-08 [15:25]
earlier:
The German football association (DFB) web site has announced that Wales will face Germany at the Borussia-Park Stadium, in Monchengladbach on Tuesday 14th October 2008. The original fixture list had the game to be played on Wednesday 15th October.- 25-Jan-08 [18:44]
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2010 WORLD CUP: Wales 2 Liechtenstein 0
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RESULT Wales 2 Liechtenstein 0
Edwards 43, Evans 80
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 3. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) , 4. Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace)m 5. Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), 6. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 7. Simon Davies (Fulham), 8. Craig Bellamy (West Ham) (Capt), 9. Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), 10. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 11. David Edwards (Wolves).
Subs: 12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Sam Ricketts (Hull City), 14. David Cotterill (Sheffield United), 15. James Collins (West Ham), 16. David Vaughan (Blackpool), 17. Ched Evans (Manchester City), 18. Carl Robinson (Toronto FC).
Match Referee: Thomas Vejlgaard (Denmark). Att: 12,500
Wales take on Liechtenstein at the Millennium Stadium. Kick off 5.30pm. Game LIVE on Sky Sports 1. Match Referee: Thomas Vejlgaard (Denmark). Wales will be in all red.
Wayne Hennessey has trained today with the squad (Wednesday 8th) after being taken ill with a 48-hour virus. He is ok and should be available for selection.
Steve Evans has been called up. Wayne Hennessey missed training today (ill, he is expected to be in bed for a day). Jason Koumas will join up this evening (Tuesday 7th) after family commitments.
Confirmation that Joe Ledley (hamstring), Brian Stock (back), Rob Earnshaw (hamstring) and Freddy Eastwood (knee & ankle) have withdrawn from the squad. A decision will be made on Tuesday (7th October) as to whether any replacements will be called up.
Brian Stock has been withdrawn from the squad due to back problems. tbc by FAW. "We've talked to the Welsh medical people and told them that Brian is unfit - even though he has been playing for us. Although he has got a bad back, lack of movement gives him a problem." - Doncaster Rovers manager Sean O'Driscoll. Joe Ledley is also a doubt with a groin injury. Craig Morgan will join the squad after playing for Peterborough on Tuesday evening. Squad meet up Monday evening (6th October).
Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (Derby County).
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (West Ham United), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Carl Robinson (Toronto FC), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), David Vaughan (Blackpool).
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (West Ham United), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Freddy Eastwood (Coventry City), Ched Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Liechtenstein squad:
Goalkeepers: Peter Jehle (FC Tours), Benjamin Buchel (FC Widnau).
Defenders: Fabio D'Elia (USV Eschen-Mauren), Yves Oehri (FC St.Gallen), Marco Ritzberger (FC Vaduz), Martin Stocklasa (SV Ried), Franz-Josef Vogt (FC Balzers).
Midfielders: Martin Buchel (FC Zurich), Ronny Buchel (USV Eschen-Mauren), Franz Burgmeier (Darlington FC), Michele Polverino (FC Vaduz), Andreas Gerster (USV Eschen-Mauren), Raphael Rohrer (USV Eschen-Mauren).
Forwards: Mario Frick (AC Siena), Thomas Beck (FC Hard), Benjamin Fischer (FC Vaduz), Mathias Christen (FC Wil), David Hasler (FC Basel).
Wales v Liechtenstein: Saturday 11th October 2008
Match played at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. kick off 5.30pm.
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2010 WORLD CUP: Russia 2 Wales 1
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 RESULT: RUSSIA (1) 2 WALES (0) 1
Goals: Pavlyichenko 22 mins, Pogbreniak 81
Ledley 67 mins
Bale missed pen 16 mins
Wales go down by 2 goals to 1 against Russia in the second 2010 World Cup qualifier. A goal by Pogbreniak 9 minutes from time gave the Russians all 3 points in Moscow. Joe Ledley had equalised for Wales after a Pavlyichenko penalty had given the home side a half-time lead. Final Score from Moscow: Russia 2 Wales 1
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 3. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), 4. Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), 5. Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), 6. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 7. Simon Davies (Fulham) (Capt), 8. Carl Robinson (Toronto), 9. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 10. David Edwards (Wolves), 11. Joe Ledley (Cardiff City).
Subs:
12: Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Steve Evans (Wrexham), 14. Ched Evans (Manchester City), 15. Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), 16. Sam Ricketts (Hull City), 17. David Cotterill (Sheffield United), 18. Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest).
TEAM NEWS
Sam Ricketts is a major doubt, the Hull City defender was expected to start the game but missed Tuesday's training session after picking up a virus. "I would say it is 50-50 for him to be involved." - boss John Toshack.
Jason Koumas will not travel to Moscow for game against Russia. It has been decided that in the best interests of the player he returns to his club to rest his ankle injury. Good news on Gareth Bale, the left back is fit and will be available for selection. Paul Parry will not travel with the squad as he has decided to retire from international football.
Jason Koumas admits he is "struggling" to be fit for the game in Moscow. Gareth Bale complained "a little bit of groin injury" in the second-half of the game against Azerbaijan but he is expected to be fit.
The Football Union of Russia has confirmed the venue and kick off time for game against Russia. The match will be played at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Moscow with a 7pm kick off. (4pm in the UK)
Wales squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City , Lewis Price (Derby County)
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Steve Evans (Wrexham), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Paul Parry (Cardiff City), Carl Robinson (Toronto FC), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers)
Forwards: David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Ched Evans (ManchesterCity), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest)
Russia squad line up:
Igor Akinfeev (CSKA Moscow), Vyacheslav Malafeev (Zenit St Petersburg), Sergei Ryzhikov (Rubin Kazan); Aleksandr Anyukov (Zenit St Petersburg), Aleksei Berezutsky (CSKA Moscow), Vasili Berezutsky (CSKA Moscow), Sergei Ignashevich (CSKA Moscow), Denis Kolodin (Dinamo Moscow), Renat Yanbaev (Lokomotiv Moscow); Diniar Bilyaletdinov (Lokomotiv Moscow), Dmitri Torbinsky (Lokomotiv Moscow), Vladimir Bystrov (Spartak Moscow), Ivan Saenko (Spartak Moscow), Yuri Zhirkov (CSKA Moscow), Konstantin Zyryanov (Zenit St Petersburg), Sergei Semak (Rubin Kazan), Igor Semshov (Dinamo Moscow); Andrei Arshavin, Pavel Pogrebniak (Zenit St Petersburg), Roman Pavlyuchenko (Tottenham). |
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Russia v Wales - Wednesday 10th September 2008.
Wales are set to visit Moscow for the first away game in the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign. The match will most probably be played at the Lokomotiv Stadium. The game will be confirmed by the FAW once they get confirmation from FIFA and the Russian Football Union.
Please note this is still to be confirmed and subject to change.
posted: 8:15pm Tuesday 10th June 2008. | | |
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2010 WORLD CUP: Wales 1 Azerbaijan 0
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 WALES 1 AZERBAIJAN 0
A Sam Vokes goal after 83 minutes gave Wales a winning start in Group 4
LIVE: Wales v Azerbaijan - skysports.com.
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 3. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), 4. Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), 5. Craig Morgan (Peterborough United) , 6. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 7. Simon Davies (Fulham) (Capt), 8. David Edwards (Wolves), 9. Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), 10. Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), 11. Joe Ledley (Cardiff City).
Subs:
12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Steve Evans (Wrexham), 14. Ched Evans (Manchester City), 15. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 16. Paul Parry (Cardiff City), 17. Sam Ricketts (Hull City), 18. Carl Robinson (Toronto FC)
Match referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (FYR Macedonia). Wales in all red.
Both Jason Koumas and Robert Earnshaw have been passed fit for the opening 2010 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.
Jason Koumas is also a doubt with an ankle injury. "We are keeping our fingers crossed and we will know more on Thursday. He is an important player for us, though". John Toshack. Koumas will undergo a late fitness test. Rob Earnshaw meanwhile hopes to be fit. Both Koumas and Earnshaw will have fitness test this afternoon (Thursday 04/09).
Both Craig Bellamy (not fit) and Freddy Eastwood (groin) are out due to injury. Robert Earnshaw is doubtful after suffering a hamstring injury. There is also a doubt over the of Sam Vokes. Latest injury news to be confirmed by the FAW.
2010 World Cup: Wales v Azerbaijan (Saturday 6th September 2008)
Match to be played at Millennium Stadium. Kick off 3pm.
updated: 7:35pm Thursday 4th September 2008
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Wales squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City) , Lewis Price (Derby County)
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (West Ham), Steve Evans (Wrexham), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City), Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough)
Midfielders: Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Paul Parry (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Carl Robinson (Toronto FC), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (West Ham), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Freddy Eastwood (Coventry City), Ched Evans (ManchesterCity), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest) |
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Wales v Azerbaijan - Saturday 6th September 2008. kick off 3pm TBC
Wales will be at home for the first game in the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign against Azerbaijan. Match to be played at the Millennium Stadium.
posted: 8:25pm Tuesday 10th June 2008. |
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2010 WORLD CUP: Fixture list
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The FAW have confirmed the fixtures for 2010 World Cup matches. - 7-Jul-08
6th September 2008 Wales v Azerbaijan (Millenium Stadium, Cardiff)
10th September 2008 Russia v Wales (Lokomotiv Stadium, Moscow)
11th October 2008 Wales v Liechtenstein (Millenium Stadium, Cardiff)
15th October 2008 Germany v Wales (Borussia-Park Stadium, Monchengladbach)
28th March 2009 Wales v Finland (Millenium Stadium, Cardiff)
1st April 2009 Wales v Germany (Millenium Stadium, Cardiff)
6th June 2009 Azerbaijan v Wales
9th September 2009 Wales v Russia (Millenium Stadium, Cardiff)
10th October 2009 Finland v Wales
14th October 2009 Liechtenstein v Wales
earlier
Wales have been drawn in Group 4 along with:
Liechtenstein, Azerbaijan, Finland, Russia and Germany.
The fixture meeting to decide the match schedule for Group 4 Qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup will be held in Frankfurt, Germany on Thursday 10th January 2008.
The group means Wales are reunited with Germany from the recently completed Euro 2008 Qualifiers. Wales last met Filand in the Euro 2004 Qualifiers and then Russia in the play-off matches. Also in that qualifying group were Azerbaijan, who also featured in the World Cup Qualifying Group for 2006. Wales has never played Liechtenstein in a competative game, though a friendly was played at Wrexham last year. - 25-Nov-07 | | |
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