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28/11/2029, Millenium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Live on National TV
World Cup Qual, G7

Wales Vs Kosovo

Wales play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Nixon (GK) , M Vaughn (CB) , A Maddox (CB) , J Cooper (CB) , S Banks (RB) , G Banks (LB) , T Burton (CDM) , D Ebiede (CAM) , F Hearn (RM) , G East (LM) , H Curvis (ST) And the subs are: T Welsh (CB) , R Burn (CB) , R Serri (CM) , G Perry (CM) , G Baker (ST)

Kosovo play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Simaku (GK) , E Manjani (CB) , B Ymeri (CB) , F Isufaj (RB) , D Nallbani (LB) , A Zhuzhumi (CDM) , B Celaj (CAM) , F Pojani (RM) , E Cana (LM) , B Xhaferi (ST) , E Dibra (ST) And the subs are: F Alia (CB) , B Bardha (CB) , B Siliqi (CM) , B Cela (CM) , B Morina (ST)

Welcome to Millenium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales where Wales will face Kosovo.  This is a group stage match of the World Cup Qual.  The attendance is 44695.

1' - Wales kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Geoff Banks finds Mark Vaughn with a short pass.  Mark Vaughn slides the ball to Gary East.  Gary East passes the ball to Johnny Cooper.  Johnny Cooper passes to Gary East.  Gary East sees Fred Hearn making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Fred Hearn has strayed offside!  

8' - Besin Xhaferi plays a long pass to Bashkim Ymeri.  Bashkim Ymeri crosses the ball and finds Agim Zhuzhumi.  Agim Zhuzhumi tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Agim Zhuzhumi for Kosovo!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

8' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

10' - Geoff Banks slides the ball to Johnny Cooper.  Johnny Cooper slides the ball to Des Ebiede.  Des Ebiede runs with the ball, beating Erion Cana.  

12' - Des Ebiede sees Fred Hearn making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Fred Hearn runs on to the ball.  Fred Hearn lays the ball off and is able to find Tim Burton.  but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Wales.  Fred Hearn places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but Agim Zhuzhumi intercepts the ball.  

13' - Des Ebiede tackles Agim Zhuzhumi and the ball goes loose.  Wales try to launch a quick counter attack.  Tim Burton attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but Arben Simaku stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Bashkim Ymeri gets to the ball first and clears.

17' - Mark Vaughn plays a long ball to Johnny Cooper.  Johnny Cooper plays a short pass to Des Ebiede.  Dalmat Nallbani successfully tackles Des Ebiede and takes possession.  Dalmat Nallbani spots a run from Besin Xhaferi.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

21' - Eduart Manjani chips a long ball to Besin Celaj.  Besin Celaj takes the ball past Mark Vaughn with a turn of pace.  

22' - Besin Celaj spots a run from Edi Dibra.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Edi Dibra is able to control the ball.  Edi Dibra hits the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

25' - Mark Nixon passes the ball to Steve Banks.  Steve Banks hits the ball long to Johnny Cooper.  Johnny Cooper crosses the ball into the box, finding Hugh Curvis.  Hugh Curvis looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Hugh Curvis for Wales!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

26' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Agim Zhuzhumi finds Fatos Isufaj with a short pass.  Fatos Isufaj passes the ball to Dalmat Nallbani.  Dalmat Nallbani plays the ball to Fatos Isufaj.  Fatos Isufaj spots a run from Besin Xhaferi.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Besin Xhaferi is caught offside!  

33' - Fred Hearn finds Tim Burton with a short pass.  Tim Burton strikes the ball from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Tim Burton for Wales!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

34' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Des Ebiede sees a run from Hugh Curvis.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Hugh Curvis is able to control the ball.  Hugh Curvis strikes the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but Arben Simaku stops the shot!  

41' - Fred Hearn attempts a shot from long range towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

45' - Arben Simaku plays a long pass to Eduart Manjani.  Eduart Manjani spots a run from Fisnik Pojani.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Fisnik Pojani is able to take the ball.  Fisnik Pojani strikes the ball...but the shot is offtarget!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Fred Hearn plays the ball to Des Ebiede.  Des Ebiede finds Tim Burton with a short pass.  Tim Burton tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Arben Simaku gets down to stop the shot!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Erion Cana is going to be taken off.  Bashkim Siliqi joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Besin Celaj plays the ball to Agim Zhuzhumi.  Agim Zhuzhumi slides the ball to Besin Celaj.  Besin Celaj plays a long pass to Bashkim Siliqi.  Bashkim Siliqi whips in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

59' - Agim Zhuzhumi brings the ball forward, outpacing Gary East.  

60' - Agim Zhuzhumi sees Fisnik Pojani making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Fisnik Pojani is caught offside!  

63' - Fred Hearn plays a long ball to Steve Banks.  Steve Banks plays a long pass to Geoff Banks.  Geoff Banks tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Geoff Banks for Wales!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

64' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the restart.  

67' - Bashkim Ymeri passes to Eduart Manjani.  Eduart Manjani passes to Besin Celaj.  Besin Celaj plays a long pass to Fisnik Pojani.  Fisnik Pojani looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

71' - Mark Vaughn plays a short pass to Tim Burton.  Tim Burton takes the ball past Dalmat Nallbani with a turn of pace.  

72' - Tim Burton spots a run from Hugh Curvis.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

76' - Besin Xhaferi plays a long pass to Dalmat Nallbani.  Dalmat Nallbani slides the ball to Fatos Isufaj.  Fatos Isufaj tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Mark Nixon performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Besin Xhaferi is going to be taken off.  Brahim Morina is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Des Ebiede sees Hugh Curvis making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Hugh Curvis has strayed offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alun Maddox is going to be taken off.  Ryan Burn is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fisnik Pojani will come off.  Behar Cela is going to be brought on.  

80' - Besin Celaj runs with the ball, beating Hugh Curvis.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Vaughn is going to be taken off.  Tim Welsh is brought on from the bench.  

84' - Geoff Banks tackles Behar Cela and takes the ball.  Wales launch a counter attack.  Geoff Banks uses his pace to beat Bashkim Ymeri.  

87' - Geoff Banks passes to Gary East.  Gary East passes the ball to Hugh Curvis.  Hugh Curvis crosses the ball into the box, but Dalmat Nallbani intercepts and takes possession.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Wales 3 - 1 Kosovo.