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27/01/2027, Millenium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Live on National TV
Euro Cup Qual, G3

Wales Vs Finland

Wales play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Nixon (GK) , M Vaughn (CB) , S Banks (CB) , K Probert (CB) , J Baker (RB) , D Braddick (LB) , J Cooper (CDM) , D Ebiede (CAM) , F Hearn (RM) , G East (LM) , M Davies (ST) And the subs are: T Welsh (CB) , G Banks (CB) , R Pierson (CM) , S MacCarthy (CM) , G Cummins (ST)

Finland play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: N Tapaninen (GK) , T Ylimaki (CB) , A Oja (CB) , J Kivisto (RB) , E Kivivuori (LB) , T Ollikainen (CDM) , V Salmela (CDM) , E Lehtinen (CAM) , T Mikkola (CAM) , A Karppanen (ST) , S Kononen (ST) And the subs are: P Jantunen (CB) , T Ojalehto (CB) , E Ojanen (CM) , E Pokka (CM) , J Mallat (ST)

Welcome to Millenium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales where Wales will face Finland.  This is a group stage match of the Euro Cup Qual.  The attendance is 53365.

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

4' - Ken Probert slides the ball to Des Ebiede.  Des Ebiede passes the ball to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn chips a long ball to Des Ebiede.  Des Ebiede runs with the ball, beating Ali Oja.  

6' - Des Ebiede sees Michael Davies making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Michael Davies is able to take the ball.  Michael Davies hits the ball towards goal...but the shot hits the upright!  Taavetti Mikkola is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

8' - Fred Hearn spots a run from Gary East.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Gary East takes the ball.  Gary East tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

14' - Nooa Tapaninen plays a long ball to Juhani Kivisto.  Juhani Kivisto passes the ball to Veikka Salmela.  Mark Vaughn successfully tackles Veikka Salmela and takes possession.  Mark Vaughn passes a long ball to John Baker.  Eliel Kivivuori successfully tackles John Baker and gains possession for his team.  Eliel Kivivuori passes a long ball to Juhani Kivisto.  Juhani Kivisto spots a run from Alpi Karppanen.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Alpi Karppanen runs on to the ball.  Alpi Karppanen looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Alpi Karppanen for Finland!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

17' - Steve Banks plays a short pass to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn passes the ball to Ken Probert.  Ken Probert sees a run from Michael Davies.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Michael Davies runs on to the ball.  Michael Davies shoots towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Michael Davies for Wales!  The keeper had no chance!

18' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Tomi Ylimaki sees a run from Taavetti Mikkola.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Taavetti Mikkola takes the ball.  Taavetti Mikkola tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Alpi Karppanen is first to the ball...Alpi Karppanen tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Alpi Karppanen scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Finland player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

26' - Steve Banks slides the ball to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn slides the ball to Des Ebiede.  Eljas Lehtinen dispossesses Des Ebiede and gains possession for his team.  Eljas Lehtinen brings the ball forward, outpacing Declan Braddick.  

26' - Eljas Lehtinen spots a run from Taavetti Mikkola.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

28' - Fred Hearn plays a long ball to Des Ebiede.  Des Ebiede spots a run from Gary East.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

34' - Michael Davies passes the ball to Johnny Cooper.  Johnny Cooper finds Des Ebiede with a long ball.  Des Ebiede tries to beat Tomi Ylimaki using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Des Ebiede who takes the ball forward!  

38' - Michael Davies passes to Gary East.  Gary East hits a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

42' - John Baker plays the ball to Des Ebiede.  Des Ebiede spots a run from Gary East.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gary East is able to control the ball.  Gary East tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Gary East for Wales!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!

43' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

45' - Finland kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Eliel Kivivuori passes the ball to Eljas Lehtinen.  Eljas Lehtinen plays a short pass to Juhani Kivisto.  Juhani Kivisto sees a run from Taavetti Mikkola.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Taavetti Mikkola runs on to the ball.  Taavetti Mikkola tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Taavetti Mikkola gets to the ball first...Taavetti Mikkola tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Taavetti Mikkola for Finland!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

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

52' - Declan Braddick passes the ball to Gary East.  Gary East passes to Steve Banks.  Steve Banks plays a long ball to Ken Probert.  Ken Probert curves the ball into the box, but Tomi Ylimaki intercepts and takes possession.  

53' - Tomi Ylimaki sees Sasu Kononen making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Sasu Kononen has strayed offside!  

61' - Fred Hearn slides the ball to Declan Braddick.  Declan Braddick passes to Des Ebiede.  Des Ebiede finds Fred Hearn with a long ball.  Taito Ollikainen tackles Fred Hearn and takes the ball.  Taito Ollikainen brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Gary East, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Gary East.  That will be a freekick for Finland.  

69' - Sasu Kononen sees a run from Alpi Karppanen.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Alpi Karppanen takes the ball.  Alpi Karppanen hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Declan Braddick is going to be taken off.  Geoff Banks joins the game from the bench.  

73' - Johnny Cooper attempts to outskill Eljas Lehtinen, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

74' - Johnny Cooper curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Gary East.  Gary East hits a shot...but Nooa Tapaninen gets down to stop the shot!  

75' - Nooa Tapaninen spots a run from Alpi Karppanen.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Sasu Kononen is going to be taken off.  Janne Mallat is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Mark Vaughn passes to John Baker.  John Baker takes the ball past Taito Ollikainen with a turn of pace.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Steve Banks will come off.  Tim Welsh is going to be brought on.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ali Oja is going to be taken off.  Pellervo Jantunen is going to be brought on.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Eljas Lehtinen is going to be taken off.  Eliel Ojanen is going to be brought on.  

88' - Pellervo Jantunen passes to Juhani Kivisto.  Juhani Kivisto passes to Tomi Ylimaki.  Tomi Ylimaki passes the ball to Eliel Ojanen.  Michael Davies tackles Eliel Ojanen and takes the ball.  Wales try to launch a counter attack.  Michael Davies brings the ball forward, outpacing Taito Ollikainen.  

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



The match has ended Wales 2 - 3 Finland.