WALES (0) 1 BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA (0) 0
Brian Flynn’s Under 21 side extended their lead at the top for Group 3 with a hard fought 2-0 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham.
After a even first half, the home side took the lead after 56 minutes when Ched Evans headed from 6 yards. With Wales holding on for the vital win, Evans popped up to score his second, when his right foot volley from 15 yards took a deflection into the back of Bosnian net. Final score: 2-0.
GOALS: Evans 56', 90'+2.
Wales line up:
1. Chris Maxwell (Wrexham), 2. Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), 3. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 4. Andy King (Leicester City), 5. Darcy Blake (loan Plymourth Argyle), 6. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), 7. Ashley Richards (Swansea City), 8. Nathan Craig (Everton), 9. Marc Williams (Wrexham), 10. Ched Evans (Sheffield United), 11. Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town) (Capt).
Subs:
12. David Cornell (Swansea City), 13. Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), 14. Casey Thomas (Swansea City), 15. James Wilson (loan Brentford), 16. Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), 17. Jake Taylor (Reading), 18. Elliot Chamberlain (Leicester City).
updated: Saturday, 10th October 2009, 14:34 UK.
Adam Matthews is out with a foot injury. Also out are Joe Allen and Jack Collison. Billy Bodin (Swindon Town) has been called up.
Mark Bradley (Walsall) is suspended for the game. Elliott Chamberlain (Leicester City) and Daniel Alfei (Swansea City) have also joined the squad as cover for Darcy Blake (Virus) and Christian Ribeiro (groin injury). Defender Kai Edwards (Wrexham) also joins up with squad. From the original Under 21 squad Gareth Bale, Lewin Nyatanga, Aaron Ramsey, Neal Eardley, Simon Church and Sam Vokes are now with the senior Wales squad for the game in Finland.
Revised squad:
Goalkeepers: David Cornell (Swansea City), Chris Maxwell (Wrexham)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (loan Plymouth), Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (loan Brentford), Kai Edwards (Wrexham), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Elliot Chamberlain (Leicester City), Nathan Craig (Everton)
Forwards: Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Casey Thomas (Swansea City), Marc Williams (Wrexham), Jake Taylor (Reading).
other information:
Under 21 Match: Wales v Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Venue: Racecourse Ground, Wrexham.
Date: Saturday 10th October 2009.
Kick off: 12.45pm.
LIVE: on Sky Sports.
Tickets:
On sale from Monday 28th September from Wrexham FC on 01978 262129 and will also be on sale at the stadium until kick off on the day of the match.
Ticket prices are £8 adult, £4 juvenile (under 16). - info from FAW.org.uk
Brian Flynn has named a bumper 23 man squad for the UEFA Under 21 qualifier against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: David Cornell (Swansea City), Chris Maxwell (Wrexham)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (loan Plymouth), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Aaron Morris (Cardiff City), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Ashley Richards (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), James Wilson (loan Brentford)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Jack Collison (West Ham United), Andy King (Leicester City), Shaun MacDonald (loan Yeovil Town), 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), Daniel Alfei (Swansea City), James Bloom (Falkirk), Billy Bodin (Swindon Town), Nathan Craig (Everton), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Lee Lucas (Swansea City), Jake Taylor (Reading).
Wales will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 2011 UEFA Under 21 Championship qualifier at the Racecourse, Wrexham on Saturday 10th October 2009. Wales currently top Group 3 with three wins from four games. Game to be shown LIVE on Sky Sports.
