Summary

  • Ramsey scores with looping header

  • Bale with curling free-kick & left-foot finish

  • Wales now at the top of Group B

  • Top two automatically qualify from group

  1. Postpublished at 20:05 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Well, that is that for tonight. Two wins out of two for the Home Nations.

    On Sunday we have a bumper edition of international football live text with Scotland v Gibraltar (17:00 BST) and Northern Ireland v Finland (17:00 BST). The Republic of Ireland also play - they are at home to Poland (19:45 BST).

    Join us again on Sunday.

  2. Postpublished at 20:00 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Former Wales midfielder Owain Tudur Jones on BBC Radio Wales: "The players deserve huge credit tonight but Chris Coleman and his management team deserve as much credit.

    "The selection surprised us a bit. We were expecting a four of the back. But instead they played three central defenders and brought Ben Davies in. I think that bamboozled the Israel manger.

    "We expected Israel to come out of the trap fast, but Wales controlled the game. When was the last time Wales came away from home and controlled a game? They were fully deserved winners tonight."

  3. Battle for Euro 2016published at 19:59 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    In the other Group B game of significance to Wales, it is Belgium 0-0 Cyprus. Cyprus started the day on six points after four games, while Belgium have five after three games. That match kicked off at 19:45 GMT - follow it here. A draw would suit Wales.

  4. Manager reactionpublished at 19:53 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Israel coach Eli Guttman: "This was not the result I was expecting, they managed to close out our main players who were marked out of the game.

    "Even if we had won today we still would not have ensured qualification. The result is disappointing but we will soldier on."

  5. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 19:49 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    That Gym Guy: For me personally @GarethBale11 has to reach the scoring feat on Cristiano. bale cost more than cr7. Should score more

  6. Manager reactionpublished at 19:49 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Wales manager Chris Coleman: "If we're going to qualify we can't sneak through. We play Belgium in June and then Israel play Belgium. It won't be about Belgium in June, it'll be about Wales. We'll maintain rhythm, mentality and focus."

  7. Manager reactionpublished at 19:46 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Wales manager Chris Coleman: "We put Baley (Gareth Bale) and Rambo (Aaron Ramsey) in certain positions where they can do the damage. But the first goal was as a result of goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey's quick thinking - a few seconds later the ball was in the back of the net.

    "The reason we are doing well is because everybody is doing something little for someone else."

  8. Postpublished at 19:42 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Wales manager Chris Coleman on Sky Sports: "It was a hostile atmosphere and it was hot and humid. You have to go to get big results against the big teams. Israel got a 3-0 win over Bosnia-Hercegovina here.

    On the tactics: "We have to be brave sometimes. We talked about how were going to go. Sometimes a change in formation doesn't work. The players worked hard in training this week. We were quietly offensive the way we went and Israel weren't expecting that. We were defensive against Belgium and tonight we were attacking. We can adapt."

  9. Manager reactionpublished at 19:39 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Wales manager Chris Coleman on Sky Sports: "We got a bit sloppy after they had a man sent off. When we were 11 v 11 we were magnificent. We controlled the game and the tempo. Some of our passing was fantastic. I think Israel only had one chance in the first half."

  10. Elsewhere in qualifyingpublished at 19:38 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Group A leaders Czech Republic lost their 100% record, needing a last-minute equaliser to draw 1-1 with Latvia. In Group H, Croatia continued their impressive home form with a 5-1 win over Norway, and there was victory in his first game in charge for new Azerbaijan coach Robert Prosinecki, as his side beat Malta 2-0.

    In the 1945 GMT kicks-offs, Belgium look to make up lost ground on leaders Wales in Group B as they host Cyprus, with Andorra welcoming Bosnia-Hercegovena. Netherlands host Turkey as in Group A, and Italy travel to Sofia to face Bulgaria in Group H.

  11. Well done Gareth - love, the Manicspublished at 19:35 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Manic Street PreachersImage source, Getty Images

    Welsh rock band the Manic Street Preachers have used their official Twitter account to send a message of support to Gareth Bale.

    It reads:, external "Dear Mr Bale, whatever they think of you in Madrid, WALES LOVES YOU xxx Brilliant performance from everyone."

  12. Postpublished at 19:28 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

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  13. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 19:22 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Jonathan Burrows: , externalHope Wales do qualify as I think they have been recently one of the most improved nations in last few years

  14. Player reactionpublished at 19:19 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Wales defender James Collins, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was a great performance, a great victory. The boys have been on it since the moment we met up, and the gaffer and his staff deserve great credit for that.

    "I had a great chance in the first half, I hope you're not going to tell me it's a sitter. We could have had more, but 3-0 is a terrific result.

    "Qualification is a real possibility. It's a great time to be involved in Welsh football. In years gone by, I've come to places like this and got a tonking, so it's great to come here and get a convincing win. We're top of the group, but we don't want to get too carried away.

    "Gareth Bale's not bad, is he? He's got a chance. No, but seriously, he's unbelievable. The lads have made him feel at home. Me and Ashley Williams were talking near the end, and saying that we don't know how to play against him. So we're glad he's moved abroad!"

  15. Postpublished at 19:18 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Wales teamImage source, Gareth Bale
    Image caption,

    Gareth Bale (third from right) celebrates with his team-mates

    Gareth Bale:, external What a performance from the lads!

  16. Postpublished at 19:13 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    John Hartson
    BBC Radio 5 live in Haifa

    "Real Madrid have to be very careful about Gareth Bale. He could play for any team in the world and be their star. They way he is being treated by their supporters is wrong. They don't want to force him out of Spain.

    "He looked happy tonight. We're a small country. We've had great players, such as Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush, Mark Hughes and Neville Southall, iconic players. Gareth Bale is that and more. He is vitally important to Wales, and he's loved and he's appreciated. When Gareth Bale is in that form, he is unplayable."

  17. Postpublished at 19:13 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    So, Gareth Bale will no doubt dominate many of the backpages on Sunday in the UK, and maybe a few in Spain. Maybe.

    He's been having a rough time of it recently in Real Madrid - on the pitch, in the press and from fans. I guess some have forgotten what he achieved last season.

    Bale even had his car attacked by supporters at the club's training ground recently. Is this the boost he needed to kick start the season? The goals against Israel, I mean.

  18. Postpublished at 19:11 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    John Hartson
    BBC Radio 5 live in Haifa

    "I have to say that I think Wales can qualify. They've got Andorra at home, and if they can then perform like this in Bosnia, they have a chance there. The game against Belgium will be difficult. Belgium have ridiculously good players, but I would say yes, Wales can do it. They've proved a lot of doubters wrong tonight with this comfortable 3-0 win."

  19. Get involvedpublished at 19:08 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Phil Loynes:, external It feels strange hearing the Wales fans chanting with expectant glee! This is not what I remember as a kid!