Summary

  • Wales miss chance to book place at Euros

  • They qualify if Belgium do not beat Cyprus later

  • Wales denied penalty after clear handball

  1. Goodbyepublished at 19:35

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    So the champagne remains on ice, Chris Coleman's side tantalisingly close to Euro 2016. 

    Belgium's failure to defeat Cyprus in Nicosia later will be enough to spark late night celebrations in Wales but it could be next month before they confirm their place in France next summer.

    Thanks for your company. Until next time...

  2. 'We were tired'published at 19:30

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    Chris ColemanImage source, PA
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    The lads were tired at the end of a five hour flight to Cyprus and five hours back. Then playing Israel today, it has taken it out of us. We are four more points closer to where we want to be. We need one more nudge and then we are there."

    Chris Coleman, Wales manager

  3. 'Golden generation'published at 19:27

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    John Hartson
    Former Wales striker

    These boys know each other so well because they have played together since their youth. John Toshack, who blooded these players very young, always said they would be a golden generation. 

    Their spirit is excellent. They haven't got the best individual players to ever play for Wales, but as a group, with their spirit, this is by far the best groupof players Wales have ever had.

  4. Strong Belgium sidepublished at 19:25

    Around 20 minutes to kick-off in Nicosia where Belgium have to defeat Cyprus - or Wales qualify for Euro 2016.

    It's another strong Belgium line-up on show with Marouane Fellaini, Kevin De Bruyne, Vincent Kompany, Christian Benteke and Eden Hazard among the starters.

  5. Vote resultpublished at 19:22

    He might not have been able to get the decisive goal this afternoon, but Gareth Bale does have something to smile about. You've voted him Wales' greatest player, ahead of Ryan Giggs in second and John Charles in third.

    Bale graphicImage source, .
  6. 'We needed early goal'published at 19:18

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    Chris ColemanImage source, Reuters
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    Had we scored early, it would have settled us down. The atmosphere was great but we have two games left. It is in our hands so Israel and Belgium have to do their work to catch us."

    Chris Coleman, Wales manager

  7. 'Extra officials a waste of time'published at 19:15

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    John Hartson
    Former Wales striker

    John Hartson is still fuming at that decision not to avoid Wales a penalty in the second half...

    "What is the point in the extra officials? I've never seen them make a proper decision. They're just a waste of time; a waste of money. 

    "That is three yards away. It is criminal. It might have been difficult for the referee because of the angle he's at. But the other official is in the perfect position."

  8. 'Still in our hands'published at 19:12

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    Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, speaking to Sky Sports: "We will take a lot of positives from the result. It just didn't quite come off in front of goal.

    "Ultimately we did alright because we had a long journey over to Cyprus and a few of the boy were struggling. 

    "We are still top of the group. We'd have taken that at the start of the week."

  9. 'Positive week'published at 19:06

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    Ashley Williams (left)Image source, Reuters

    Wales captain Ashley Williams, speaking to Sky Sports: "They made it difficult for us, we wanted a win but it is another point and another clean sheet.

    "We wanted to get it done and dusted today but is has been a positive week with four points.

    "We have two more games to go, we are still top of the group and we keep the momentum going."

  10. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 6 September 2015

  11. Netherlands in troublepublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 6 September 2015

    Turkey 3-0 Netherlands

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    It's all over in Turkey, where Netherlands have suffered their heaviest competitive defeat since 1996. Can you remember that 4-1 loss against England? Alan Shearer wheeling away in celebration?

    Elsewhere, Czech Republic have beaten Latvia 2-1, meaning the Dutch can only qualify if they can somehow finish third. 

    They have to hope Turkey drop points from their last two games now. A summer tournament without the Dutch? That's the way it's shaping up.

  12. Get Involvedpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 6 September 2015

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  13. 'My daughter would have done better'published at 18:59 British Summer Time 6 September 2015

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    John Hartson
    Former Wales striker

    I don't think we should be disappointed at all. Wales gave absolutely everything they had to a man. They've been terrific. 

    They should have won today's game but a totally incompetent official gets a big decision wrong. He's bottled it. My five year-old daughter Stephanie would have done better than him today. But I believe we are on our way to France.

  14. Almost therepublished at 8:58

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    With Belgium and Israel still to play one another, Wales are so, so close...

    Group B
  15. 'Fantastic decision'published at 18:56 British Summer Time 6 September 2015

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    Robbie Savage
    Former Wales midfielder

    I think it's a fantastic decision. Great decision from the linesman. That's the one they got right. Church could have been the hero, but it's not to be.

  16. FULL-TIMEpublished at 18:53

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    Postpone the party. Frustration for Wales but they will qualify for Euro 2016 if Belgium fail to beat Cyprus.

  17. goal

    Postpublished at 90 + 4 mins

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    Simon Church scores a rebounded shot but is later disallowedImage source, Reuters

    Huge drama.

    Simon Church has the ball in the back of the Israel net after Gareth Bale's header.

    Fans are going wild but the celebrations are ended by an offside flag.

    Gareth Bale and Simon Church looks dejectedImage source, Reuters
  18. Postpublished at 90 + 3 mins

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    Aaron Ramsey lines up a shot and lets fly...but it's not good enough to beat the keeper.

  19. Netherlands in troublepublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 6 September 2015

    Turkey 3-0 Netherlands

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    It is game over for Netherlands. There are five added minutes but it won't be enough. 

    Burak Yilmaz has added a third late on for Turkey. 

  20. Postpublished at 90 + 2 mins

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    Israel have one aim only..to run down the clock. They're succeeding. The Cardiff City Stadium is a sea of frustration right now.