FRIENDLY: Mexico v Wales
 MEXICO v WALES FRIENDLY
Mexico v Wales at the MetLife Stadium, Rutherford, New Jersey, New York, USA on Sunday 27th May 2012. Kick off 3pm local time (8pm UK).
Manager Chris Coleman said: "This will be a great opportunity for the team to test themselves against one of the best teams from the Americas. Mexico has plenty of top-class players and the way that the side adapts to the different style of play of our opponents will be interesting to watch. I am very happy for us to secure the game as we continue our World Cup preparations.”
This will be the third time that the two sides have met. The first was in the World Cup Finals group stage in Sweden in 1958 when the sides drew 1-1 (Ivor Allchurch scoring for Wales). Then, four years later in 1962, Wales concluded a tour that had seen them play twice in Brazil with a final match in Mexico City. That time Mexico had the upper-hand with a 2-1 win that saw Wales’s Cliff Jones sent-off. The Wales goal came from legend John Charles.
The Wales squad will have had another reason to remember the stay in Mexico City as the area suffered an earth tremor whilst the team was staying there.
For the Wales and Mexico, the game will be part of their respective build-up’s to the qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifiers. Mexico will be playing four games in the USA as part of their preparations. They also face Venezuela, Columbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Houston, Miami and Chicago respectively. Their coach is Jose Manuel de la Torre. The Mexicans can select players who are playing all over the world, as well as many who play domestically. Some of the ‘exiles’ include: Efrain Juarez (Celtic), Javier Hernandez (Manchester United), Giovani dos Santos (Tottenham Hotspur), Carlos Vela (Real Sociedad) and Andres Guardado (Deportivo La Coruna).
Wales has played once before in the USA, playing the national side in San Jose, California in May 2003, losing 2-0. Mark Hughes was the manager at the time.
It will be the fourth time that Wales has played a match in a ‘third country’: 2006 v Trinidad & Tobago in Austria and Brazil in England, plus 2009 v Poland in Portugal.
The stadium has recently been renamed as the MetLife Stadium and is home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. It has a capacity of more than 82,000 and will host the Super Bowl Final in 2014. Several international football matches have been hosted there, including USA v Brazil in 2010 and USA v Argentina in 2011.
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NEWS: End of season friendly. Mexico v Wales
WALES FRIENDLY
According to reports, The Football Association of Wales are lining up a friendly against Mexico in New York which is pencilled in for the end of May or start of June.
Mexico have FIFA World Cup matches in June, along with a friendly against Brazil.
Please note details to be confirmed by the FAW.
Update: BBC reporting that the game could be played on Sunday 27th May. |
FRIENDLY: Wales 4 Norway 1
 WALES 4 NORWAY 1.
Wales ran out 4-1 winners against Norway at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Wales line up:
1.Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2.Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), 3.Adam Matthews (Celtic), 4.Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), 5.Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), 6.Ashley Williams (Swansea City),,7.Joe Allen (Swansea City), 8.Craig Bellamy (Liverpool), 9.Steve Morison (Norwich City), 10.Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) CAPT, 11.Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur).
Subs:
12.Lewis Price (Crystal Palace), 13.Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City),,14.David Edwards (Wolves), 15.Andy King (Leicester City), 16.Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), 17.Sam Vokes (Wolves), 18.Robert Earnshaw (Cardiff City).
More to follow...
Gary Speed has named a 24-man squad for the Vauxhall friendly against Norway.
TEAM NEWS:
Out are Boaz Myhill, Danny Collins (wife had a baby), James Collins and David Vaughan (groin injury), called up are Lewis Price and Lewin Nyatanga. Jack Collison has also been forced to pull out. No other replacements have been named. Simon Church is also saying he has pulled out in order to be fully fit for his next club game.
  Bale and Ramsey: Backed by Joe Allen.
Steve Morison insists Wales focused on World Cup.
Gareth Bale the best left-sided player around - Riise.
Fit again Danny Gabbidon (QPR) misses out. Coming back into the squad after missing the games last month are Andy King, Jack Collison, Joe Ledley, James Collins and Danny Collins.
TEAM NEWS: Both Robert Earnshaw and David Vaughan maybe doubtful due to injury.
Original Wales squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion (loan Birmingham City).
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Danny Collins (Stoke City (Loan Ipswich Town), James Collins (Aston Villa), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Adam Matthews (Celtic), Neil Taylor (Swansea City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), David Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), David Vaughan (Sunderland),
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Liverpool), Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Cardiff City). Steve Morison (Norwich City). Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Stand by players:
Lewis Price (Crystal Palace), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Craig Morgan (Preston North End), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Rhoys Wiggins (Charlton Athletic), David Cotterill (Swansea City), Andy Dorman (Crystal Palace), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), Jonathan Williams (Crystal Palace), Jermaine Easter (Crystal Palace), Ched Evans (Sheffield United).
MEDIA:
Wednesday 9th November
Training session : Vale, Hensol. Player media session : St David's Hotel.
Friday 11th November.
Manager and captain media session : St David's Hotel, Training session at Cardiff City Stadium.
Danny Collins (source ITFC website) called up. Collins the last two matches with a groin injury. Also on the stand by list are Jonathan Williams, Lewis Price, Jermaine Easter and Andy Dorman. (source CPFC website).
The FAW has confirmed the Vauxhall International Friendly between Wales and Norway.
The game will take place on Saturday, 12th November, 2011 at the Cardiff City Stadium. Kick off at 3pm.
Update on Wales' friendly next month. Sgorio understands that Norway will be Wales' opponents on Saturday November 12th, match to be played in South Wales.
"Look forward to Wales v Norway on Sat Nov 12 at 3pm in Cardiff. Next challenge for our team as Norway is difficult opponent to play against." - Wales assitant Raymond Verheijen.
Please note this is to be confirmed by the FAW this week.
Update on Wales playing France next month. According to the French Football Federation website, France will be playing Belgium and the USA.
According to reports this morning Wales are set to travel to Costa Rica next month for their first friendly match ahead of the 2014 World Cup.
Please note this is yet to be confirmed by the FAW.
- France friendly? [12 Oct 11]
source walesonline.
Update: The Costa Rica friendly seems like a no go today. A nation outside UEFA is still a possibility. [11 Oct 11]
posted: Mon, 10 Oct, 2011 08:04 UK. |
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FRIENDLY: Wales v Norway
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium.
Date: Saturday 12th Nov 2011.
Kick off: 3pm.
Referee:
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FRIENDLY: Wales v Australia Bulletin
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VAUXHALL BULLETIN
Wales team sponsor Vauxhall release a media bulletin for the Wales v Australia friendly.
posted: Thu, 11 Aug, 2011 21:30 UK.
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FRIENDLY: Wales 1 Australia 2
 WALES 1 AUSTRALIA 2
Defeat for Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium against the Socceroos.
Gary Speed’s Wales side suffered their fourth defeat in five games ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro in September.
 Australia ranked 22nd in the current FIFA World rankings proved too strong for the home side, as two goals either side of half time gave the visitors a comfortably 2-0 lead, despite a late Darcy Blake goal, the Socceroos held on for the victory.
Full Time: Wales 1 Australia 2.
Att: 6,378.
The FAW confirms that the match does go ahead the FAW has been in regular contact with the South Wales Police and there are no issues at this time.
The squad have reported to the team Hotel ahead of the game (Sunday). Owain Tudor Jones (Inverness) added to squad. Out are Sam Vokes (Wolves - ankle injury), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City - ankle injury) and James Collins (Aston Villa - back injury). Ched Evans will not play he has an ankle problem.
Ticket news: Just over 5k (Monday 8th), allocation for Away supporters is just under 2k.
Gareth Bale is set to make his first appearance for Wales in 10 months against Australia . [9 Aug 11].
Socceroos Brett Emerton and Luke Wilkshire are expecting a tough test from Wales. [9 Aug 11].
Brett Holman has been ruled out. [8 Aug 11].
Ticket news update. [8 Aug 11].
Andrew Crofts is doubtful for friendly. [6 Aug 11].
Gary Speed makes impact at Eisteddfod. [5 Aug 11].
Original Wales squad:
Gary Speed has named a 25 man squad for the Vauxhall friendly international against the Qantas Socceroos.
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (loan Birmingham City).
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Danny Collins (Stoke City), James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Danny Gabbidon (QPR), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Adam Matthews (Celtic), Neil Taylor (Swansea City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), David Vaughan (Sunderland).
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), Robert Earnshaw (Cardiff City), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Steve Morison (Norwich City), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Stand by players: Lewis Price (Crystal Palace), Craig Morgan (Preston North End), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Rhoys Wiggins (Charlton Athletic), David Cotterill (Swansea City),Andy Dorman (Crystal Palace), Owain Tudur Jones (Inverness), Jermaine Easter (Crystal Palace).
Speed on Bellamy: "I would imagine Craig will be champing at the bit. He has been training but he hasn't had many games so hopefully that will be the case. We will see how he goes. If he is able to get through the 90 minutes, which I am sure he would like, then great. If he can't, we will make a change" -source menmedia.
updated: Tue, 9 Aug, 2011 17:56 UK.
The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that Wales will play a friendly international against Australia on Wednesday, August 10th. According to reports on the web there are call ups for Danny Gabbidon and David Vaughan. Match to be played at the Cardiff City Stadium, kick off 7:45pm.
Australia squad:
Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck has selected a squad of 18-players: PLAYERCLUBCAPS AND GOALS Tim CAHILL Everton, ENGLAND 52 (23) Luke DeVERE Gyeongnam, KOREA REPUBLIC Brett EMERTON Blackburn Rovers, ENGLAND 86 (17) Adam FEDERICI (gk) Reading, ENGLAND 4 (0) Brett HOLMAN AZ Alkmaar, HOLLAND 48 (6) Mile JEDINAK Crystal Palace, ENGLAND 26 (2) Neil KILKENNY Bristol City, ENGLAND 9 (0) Robbie KRUSE Fortuna Dusseldorf, GERMANY 7 (1) Scott MCDONALD Middlesbrough, ENGLAND 24 (0) Matt MCKAY Brisbane Roar, AUSTRALIA 16 (0) Lucas NEILL Uncontracted 72 (0) Mark SCHWARZER (gk) Fulham, ENGLAND 89 (0) Matthew SPIRANOVIC Urawa Red Diamonds, JAPAN 6 (0) James TROISI Kayserispor Kulubu, TURKEY 5 (1) Carl VALERI U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, ITALY 38 (1) Luke WILKSHIRE FK Dinamo Moscow, RUSSIA 59 (4) Rhys WILLIAMS Middlesbrough, ENGLAND 5 (0) Michael ZULLO FC Utrecht, NETHERLANDS 4 (0)
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HEADLINE: Wales v Costa Rica
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updated: Sat, 4 Feb, 2011 08:50 UK |
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COLEMAN IN CHARGE
The Football Association of Wales has confirmed Chris Coleman as new Wales manager.....
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