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 Jason Koumas (hamstring) has withdrawn from the squad and has also retired from international football with immediate effect. Both Andy King (injured) who was called up on Saturday, and Lewin Nyatanga (illness) have withdrawn from the squad.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.