Summary

  • Patrik Schick sent off early in second half for raising his hands into the face of Connor Roberts

  • Roberts shown second yellow for leading with the elbow when challenging for a header

  • Daniel James gives Wales victory with rare headed goal with 10 minutes remaining

  1. Lawrence squad status? In, out, in again...published at 19:28 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    St Pauli defender James Lawrence has rejoined Wales' squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.

    Lawrence played in last week's loss in Belgium, but could not travel to Wales because of Covid-19 rules in Germany.

    After a lot of negotiating, he's been cleared to play.

    Full story.

    James LawrenceImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  2. Strong words from the former Wales strikerpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    Nathan Blake
    Former Cardiff and Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    This is the main reason why I don't do social media - because I'm not the type of person who's ever been able to take that, I'm 49 and I'm not going to start now.

    The choice for me is don't do social media at all or go on there and open yourself up to this sort of abuse.

  3. A big night for Wales' record goalscorerpublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    Tony Pulis
    Former Stoke manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Gareth Bale has to be involved in a little bit more tonight if Wales are to win the game.

  4. What to do about social media abuse?published at 19:22 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    Wales captain Gareth Bale says he would join a boycott of social media if more is not done to combat "toxic" abuse across platforms.

    Wales players Ben Cabango and Rabbi Matondo were racially abused on Instagram after Wales' 1-0 win over over Mexico on Saturday.

    Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry has said he is removing himself from social media because of racism and bullying.

    "Something needs to happen," said Bale.

    Gareth BaleImage source, Getty Images
  5. What to do about social media abuse?published at 19:19 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    Social media companies must delete the accounts of users who abuse other people online, says Rob Earnshaw.

    But the former Wales striker said this must also go hand in hand with educating those who inflict such abuse.

    You can read Earnie's thoughts here.

    Ben Cabango and Rabbi MatondoImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  6. Police investigate racist abuse on social mediapublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    So this has been another depressing week for social media racist abuse.

    Police are investigating after Wales players Ben Cabango and Rabbi Matondo were racially abused on social media.

    Cabango and Matondo, both 20, received abusive messages on Instagram after Wales' 1-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.

    Full story.

    Rabbi MatondoImage source, Getty Images
  7. Reaction 'incredible' - Gunterpublished at 19:13 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    No doubt who has been the proudest member of the Wales squad this week.

    Chris Gunter became the first man and fourth player to represent Wales 100 times.

    What an achievement.

    The race is now on between Wayne Hennessey and Gareth Bale to reach the milestone.

    Media caption,

    Chris Gunter: Wales defender on 'incredible' reaction to 100 caps

  8. Kudela under the spotlightpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

    Czech Republic centre-back Ondrej Kudela has been under the spotlight in the build-up to tonight's match.

    Rangers' Glen Kamara said he was racially abused by Kudela during a Europa League game earlier this month.

    Slavia Prague later claimed Kudela was attacked after the match. In a statement, Slavia said Kudela admitted swearing at Kamara but denied the "disgusting accusation" of racism.

    Police Scotland are investigating both allegations separately.

    It was initially reported Kudela would not travel with the Czech Republic squad for tonight's match against Wales because of security concerns.

    But manager Jaroslav Silhavy confirmed yesterday that Kudela had in fact made the trip to Cardiff and, as we've just seen from the team news in the past few minutes, he starts tonight.

  9. Team news - Czech Republic recall Darida and Schichkpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    Czech Republic make two changes from Saturday’s 1-1 draw with group favourites Belgium.

    As their German-based players are available once again, captain Vladimir Darida and Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schichk are recalled with Antonin Barak and Michael Krmencik missing out.

    Czech Republic: Vaclik; Coufal, Kudela, Celustka, Boril; Soucek, Holes; Provod, Darida, Jankto; Schick.

    Czech Republic XIImage source, BBC Sport
  10. Team news - Wales change entire team from Mexico friendlypublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    Having made 11 changes for Saturday’s friendly win over Mexico, Wales revert to a team showing just one enforced alteration from last Wednesday’s opening World Cup qualifying loss to Belgium.

    Midfielder Joe Morrell replaces the injured Joe Allen, while striker Kieffer Moore remains on the bench as Harry Wilson continues in attack.

    Wales: Ward; Mepham, Rodon, J. Lawrence; C. Roberts, Morrell, Ampadu, N. Williams; Bale, James, Wilson.

    Wales XIImage source, BBC Sport
  11. Good eveningpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 30 March 2021

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    Good evening,

    It's fair to say this has been an eventful international break for Wales so far.

    They have tasted defeat in their opening World Cup qualifier, adding importance to tonight's match.

    They have celebrated a record-breaker in Chris Gunter, the first man to win 100 caps for Wales, in a night of positivity with a friendly win over a top ten nation in Mexico.

    They have endured members of the squad being racially abused after said win, marring the evening.

    They have debated back and forth with UK and German Government officials over the travel status and availability of one of their players.

    They have sent three members of their squad home after "breaching protocols".

    We haven't even finished yet.

    It's time for more football, a big qualifier looms tonight.

    Let's look at those teams, shall we?

    Wales huddleImage source, Getty Images