This was a night where Wales needed a result above all else and as has so often been the case, it was their record appearance-maker, Fishlock, who provided the all-important moment.
As the blistering heat subsided as the sun set, it was Wales’ biggest star who once again, as she has done so often, shone brightest.
Wales had barely threatened when with their first incisive attack, Fishlock struck home with aplomb after Ingle’s clever dummy allowed her a sight of goal from inside the penalty area, with her right-footed effort crashing in off the crossbar.
Arguably one of the greatest players to have never played at a major international tournament, Fishlock’s influence for her country has been every bit as great as Gareth Bale’s and she now has another record to prove it.
Fishlock’s 44th international goal is all the more remarkable considering the vast majority of her matches have seen her deployed as a central midfielder.
Winning her 153rd cap, Fishlock once again proved the catalyst for Wales despite travelling directly from the United States having played for club side Seattle Reign on Sunday.
She might have even broken the record, but Fishlock’s 54th minute volley flashed across the face of goal.
However, with her wife and teammate Tziarra King in attendance along with the small pocket of Wales supporters who made the trip to Karlovac, Fishlock again showed why she is one of Wales’ all-time great sporting stars.
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