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 18:03 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    The teams are out. Will Wales hold on to or even extend this lead? What a victory this would be... that dream of reaching a major finals would be well and truly alive.

  2. Playing alongside a namesakepublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    With Israel fielding two players called Tal Ben Haim, we're asking for your tales of sporting namesakes.

    Barney: Back in the early 1980s in Liverpool, I was goalie for a team that had seven Franks.

    Jordan White: Our school football team had two players called Mark Sneddon. The changing room song was: "There's only two Mark Sneddons!"

    Iain Robbo: Didn't Fulham have two Moussa Dembeles?

    Well, here's an interesting one. The midfielder who now plays for Tottenham is Mousa Dembele, with one 's', according to the player himself. The forward still at Fulham is Moussa Dembele.

  3. Postpublished at 17:57 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Iwan Roberts
    Former Wales striker

    "It's a long ball, it bounces in the box, then a good header from Bale but a brilliant header from Ramsey.

    "A nice lay-off from Bale, but Ramsey has it all to do. A delightful header send the ball over the Israel keeper and it is just what Wales deserve."

    Iwan Roberts is summarising for BBC Radio Wales

  4. 100% Englandpublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    England striker Harry KaneImage source, EPA

    If Wales do hold on to victory would this be hailed as a greater win than England's 4-0 triumph over Lithuania?

    Victory on Friday meant means Roy Hodgson's side maintained their 100% record in Group E, with Slovakia, in Group C, the only other side with five wins from five.

    England's very own "Gareth Bale", aka Harry Kane, made his debut and scored within 79 seconds of coming on. Bale only managed an assist in his first international, although he top trumps Kane on the age front - the Real Madrid man was only 16 when he made his bow.

  5. Postpublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    And worth mentioning as well that as it stands in Group B, Wales are six points clear of Belgium.

    Now, Belgium, who play Cyprus at 19:45 GMT, have two games in hand but this result would put them under pressure.

  6. Postpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Well. What an end to the half. Did the late injury to striker Omer Damari upset Israel's rhythm and balance?

    They were static when that long ball was played into their area - allowing Bale - not known for his heading ability - to nod on to Ramsey - relatively small - to head in.

    As it stands Wales are top of Group B by two points. That's right two points clear.

  7. Postpublished at 17:49 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    John Hartson
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "I said Israel were poor at the back, and I've been proved right. The goal has come from absolutely nothing and Ramsey has arrived with a super header for a great end to the first-half - and what a time to score! Chris Coleman will get them in the dressing room, sit them down and tell them 'we've got a great chance now here lads'."

    Listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 live by clicking on the play button on this page

  8. HALF-TIMEpublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    And the half-time whistle sounds. Good time to score?

  9. GOALpublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    RamseyImage source, AP

    Wow! Wales have the crucial lead just moments before the break. A long hopeful ball deceives all except Gareth Bale in the area, who heads on to Aaron Ramsey, who, in turn, nods over the head of keeper Ofir Marciano.

  10. Postpublished at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    John Hartson
    BBC Radio 5 live

    BaleImage source, Reuters

    "Israel have had 55 per cent of possession so far and that surprises me, because Wales have looked dangerous and this game looks as if it's there for them."

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  11. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Tomer Hemed comes on for Omer Damari. Damari's injury is a big blow for Israel. He is their top scorer in qualifying with five goals.

  12. Playing alongside a namesakepublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Israel have two Tal Ben Haims in their line-up today, so we're asking for your sporting namesake stories. Keep them coming, please...

    Michael in Leicester: I have played in a team with four sets of brothers. Anthony and Kev Higgins, Kevin and Sean Ball, John and Michael Gilbert (me) and - to cap it off - twins Craig and Shaun Brennan in centre midfield. The mighty St Patrick's of Leicester!

    Nathan in Banbury: I played for my local village cricket team where six of the played had the surname Jones. The scorers didn't have a clue who was who as we all bowled!

    Nathan in Belfast: Our school rugby team had a pair of twins called John and Edward on the wings, which was pretty confusing. Even more confusing know as they go by the name of Jedward...!

    There are two Jedwards? That's frightening...

    Jedward
  13. Postpublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    It looked for a second that Sheran Yeini and Gareth Bale were on the judo floor. Bale was looking to get the ball and Teini was palming him off. It was all settled quite quickly. Meanwhile, Israel top scorer in qualifying, Omer Damari, is coming off with an injury - there didn't seem to be anyone around him when he fell to the floor.

  14. Postpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    John Hartson
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "He ran into him quite heavily, but there was nothing malicious from Chris Gunter."

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  15. Postpublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    We are hearing that James Collins had not been ruled out for offside when he missed a superb chance earlier in the half. The goal would have stood.

    Will Wales pay for his profligacy later?

  16. Postpublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Nasty one for Chris Gunter, who felt the force of a coming to between himself and Bebras Natcho. But both are OK to carry on. Made of tough stuff are modern-day footballers.

  17. Postpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    John Hartson
    BBC Radio 5 live

    BaleImage source, PA

    "Israel are just sitting in now. They know how dangerous Wales can be, especially in the wide areas through Bale."

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  18. Postpublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    Reading's Hal Robson-Kanu has been a willing runner on his own up front, but he does look a little isolated at times - especially when Wales look for him to chase for the hopeful ball over the top - that tactic hasn't really worked so far. Will we see Sam Vokes on after the break?

  19. Postpublished at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    John Hartson
    BBC Radio 5 live

    RamseyImage source, AP

    "Nobody seems to want to defend for Israel. There's so much room for Wales to run into. Israel are not defensively-minded at all."

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  20. Postpublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 28 March 2015

    This is like a boxing match at the moment. Wales won the first two rounds. Now it's time for Israel to assert dominance. How will this end?