Summary

  • Wales and Bulgaria are joined in their Nations League group by Republic of Ireland and Finland

  • Wales currently top Group 4 after beating Finland on Thursday

  • Bulgaria are on one point after they drew their opening game 1-1 with Republic of Ireland

  • Goalless after an uneventful first-half at the Cardiff City Stadium

  • Neco Williams comes off the bench to score last-minute winner for Wales

  1. Diolch a hwyl fawrpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 6 September 2020

    FT: Wales 1-0 Bulgaria

    So that's all from us after a fourth victory in succession from Wales, who really are making a habit of securing late wins.

    It was a big, big day for Neco Williams and a great ending to a drab contest.

    Wales are back in action in October with a triple-header of away visits as they travel to Wembley for a friendly with England on 8 October before Nations League games in the Republic of Ireland on 11 October and a visit to Bulgaria on 14 October.

    So not long until your next international football fix.

    Until then, be well and thank you for joining us.

    Wales goal celebrationImage source, Getty Images
  2. Not vintage, but a deserved winpublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 6 September 2020

    FT: Wales 1-0 Bulgaria

    Wales manager Ryan Giggs told Sky Sports: "We kept going which was the main thing, it wasn't easy.

    "We've played two teams into their season and far fitter than us.

    "It was our best move of the match that got us the goal, Neco was brilliant when he came on the other night and it was the same today.

    "He's got loads of quality, confidence in his ability and he has brought new energy to the group.

    "He has showed that in both his cameos in the games, I was debating starting him today and I am delighted for him.

    "It was a poor performance first half, we stepped up second half. It wasn't vintage, but in the end we got what we deserved I think."

    Ryan GiggsImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  3. Proud moment for Williams and familypublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 6 September 2020

    FT: Wales 1-0 Bulgaria

    Wales goalscorer Neco Williams told Sky Sports: "To finish off the game like that and get my first goal for my country is a proud moment for me and my family.

    "It's all happened so quick, when you are a kid you dream of playing for your country so to get the opportunity is surreal.

    "If I keep working hard hopefully I will keep getting chances and like today get more goals.

    "Being part of this team is like a family, everyone is really close and help young lads, and the talent we have is unbelievable.

    "For the younger players to get the opportunity is a great feeling, we all have to thank Ryan Giggs for that."

    Neco WilliamsImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  4. Bale happy with win and 90 minutespublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 6 September 2020

    FT: Wales 1-0 Bulgaria

    Gareth BaleImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    Wales captain Gareth Bale told Sky Sports: "Fantastic for Neco and fantastic for us.

    "We've been working towards keep going, keep going and being patient and the game wasn't easy.

    "Everyone's fitness levels are at different stages, but we fight to the end like we always do for this shirt and we got our reward today.

    "We are all going in the same direction.

    "We were not good enough in the first half, we had to pick it and we did that.

    “The last game (against Finland) I was struggling but the 45 minutes did me well so I was pleased to get through 90 today.”

  5. Postpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 6 September 2020

    FT: Wales 1-0 Bulgaria

    It was a really poor game, but the mark of a good team is finding a way to win against stubborn sides in poor quality contests.

    We mentioned before the game that this Wales team is improving all the time and the way they kept going until the end really underlines that.

    Neco Williams was a threat from the moment he came on and Connor Roberts certainly has a fight on his hands to remain Wales' first choice at right back.

    An exhilarating ending.

  6. Neco in the nick of timepublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 6 September 2020

    FT: Wales 1-0 Bulgaria

    Kevin Ratcliffe
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Wales

    Neco Williams in the nick of time.

    It just shows you how important concentration levels are.

    He didn't have arrive late, what a great finish, gliding it into the far corner.

    Let's not forget the brilliant ball from Jonny Williams though.

  7. FULL-TIME - Wales 1-0 Bulgariapublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 6 September 2020

    Wales steal it at the end!

    A poor match has a very, very good ending for Wales who win it in the 94th minute.

    Four wins on the spin, Brooks and Robson-Kanu back, 90 minutes for Bale, happy days.

  8. goal

    Wales 1-0 Bulgariapublished at 90+4

    Neco Williams

    What a moment for Wales!

    It's brilliant from Wales! Finally the breakthrough.

    A patient move is capped by a brilliant cross from Jonny Williams and Neco Williams raises highest at the back post to head home!

    Wales have won it at the death.

  9. CLOSE!published at 90+1

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Gareth Bale gets a glimpse of goal from 25-yards, but he can't keep the ball on target. He's annoyed with himself.

  10. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    We will have five minutes of added on time. So still time...

  11. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Wales have one minute left plus added on time to find the goal that will keep their winning run going....

  12. Harsh for Necopublished at 88 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Kevin Ratcliffe
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Wales

    That's not a booking! It's accidental, the Bulgarian player has really made a meal of that.

  13. Postpublished at 87 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Bulgaria clear the danger well.

  14. Postpublished at 87 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Lovely turn from Hal Robson-Kanu wins Wales a freekick and gives them the chance to load the box.

  15. The least popular man in the Cardiff City Stadiumpublished at 87 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

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  16. YELLOW CARDpublished at 86 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Another first for Neco Williams. A first yellow card for a slightly late, but not malicious, foul.

  17. Postpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 6 September 2020

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

    Have Bulgaria just brought on Olivier Giroud?!

    No, it's Dimitar Iliev. From this distance, he looks quite a bit like the Chelsea and France striker.

  18. Postpublished at 85 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Birsent Karagaren heads wide with a difficult chance for the visitors.

  19. Postpublished at 83 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Glad to see the back of Todor Nedelev.

    Everytime I heard Todor I thought of Hodor.

    Told the door eh?

    Apologies if you're not a Game of Thrones fan.

  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 81 mins

    Wales 0-0 Bulgaria

    Todor Nedelev is replaced by Filip Krastev who makes his Bulgarian debut.