RESULT: WALES (1) 2 ITALY (1) 1:
Christian Ribeiro 8 mins.
Alberto Paloschi 23 mins.
Aaron Ramsey 68 mins.
The Under 21s remain top of Group 3 with another impressive victory this time against Italy at the Liberty Stadium. Goal scores for Wales were Christian Ribeiro after 8 minutes and Aaron Ramsey 68 minutes. Att: 5,366.
"I was delighted for the team as they played so well. The Italians were always playing catch-up. There is a long way to go, but the simple facts are that we are ten points ahead of Italy. We have the points on the board - it is for them to catch us now." - Brian Flynn.
Wales line up:
1. Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), 2. Neal Eardley (Blackpool), 3. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 4. Andy King (Leicester City), 5. Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), 6. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), 7. Mark Bradley (Walsall), 8. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), 9. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 10. Simon Church (Reading), 11. Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City) (Capt).
Subs:
18. Ched Evans for Simon Church 61 minutes.
14. Aaron Morris for Darcy Blake 64 minutes.
List: 12. David Cornell (Swansea City), 13. Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), 14. Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), 15. Ashley Richards (Swansea City), 16. Joe Partington (Bournemouth), 17. Casey Thomas (Swansea City), 18. Ched Evans (Sheffield United).
Ruled out of the game are Joe Allen (hamstring), Lewin Nyatanga (virus), Chris Gunter (calf) and Nathan Craig.
There are late injury doubts over Jack Collison (calf), Simon Church (ankle) and Ched Evans (illness), though both Evans and Church should be ok. Shaun MacDonald will captain the side.
Brian Flynn has added Adam Matthews to the squad for the forthcoming UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Italy. He joins up with the squad as there are fitness doubts over both Lewin Nyatanga and Chris Gunter. Around 3,700 tickets have been sold.
other information:
Under 21 Match: Wales v Italy.
Venue: Liberty Stadium, Swansea.
Date: Friday 4th September 2009.
Kick off: 7.45pm.
Tickets:
Tickets are on sale from Tuesday 28th July from Liberty Stadium on 08700 400 004 and will also be on sale at the stadium until kick off on the day of the match. Ticket can also be purchased online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=SWANSEAFC&organ_val=22377&schedule=list
Ticket prices are £8.00 for adults and £4.00 for juveniles. An administration fee may also apply. - info from FAW.org.uk
updated: Thursday, 3rd September 2009, 14:40 UK.
earlier:
Brian Flynn has named a 25-man squad for the UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Italy.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: David Cornell (Swansea City), Chris Maxwell (Wrexham).
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), James Bloom(Falkirk), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Arron Morris (Cardiff City), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (Bristol City).
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Mark Bradley (Walsall), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Nathan Craig (Everton), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Joe Partington (Bournemouth), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal).
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Casey Thomas (Swansea City), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Marc Williams (Wrexham).
Stand by players:
Rhys Taylor (Chelsea) (Gk), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jake Taylor (Reading).
