Summary

  • Wales host Albania in their final warm-up match ahead of Euro 2020

  • Rob Page's side begin their campaign against Switzerland in Baku, Azerbaijan on 12 June

  • Match finishes goalless but crucial minutes for Aaron Ramsey, Ben Davies and others

  1. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Wales 0-0 Albania

    Unfortunately the principle of "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all," really doesn't lend itself well to a live text report.

  2. YELLOW CARDpublished at 28 mins

    Wales 0-0 Albania

    Wales clear from a corner and almost counter-attack, but the move is broken down by Ardian Ismajli who is booked. Cynical.

  3. Postpublished at 25 mins

    Wales 0-0 Albania

    A glorified training match.

    The fans have yet to spark Wales.

  4. Postpublished at 22 mins

    Wales 0-0 Albania

    Nathan Blake
    Former Cardiff and Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    I always like to see a striker, at least one striker.

    When did strikers become obsolete? A number nine? Goalscorers?

  5. Postpublished at 21 mins

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    Kevin Ratcliffe
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Wales

    We have got to change it. It's not working.

    You have got to realise as a manager. If it's not working change it.

    Has he got a plan B?

  6. Postpublished at 20 mins

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    The visitors the better side.

    Sloppy from Wales, they have created absolutely nothing so far.

  7. CLOSE!published at 17 mins

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    Rey Manaj should have put the visitors 1-0 up.

    He's easily beaten Chris Mepham, but blazed his shot over when clean through on goal. Poor finishing.

    Albania chanceImage source, Getty Images
  8. 'We don't look comfortable'published at 15 mins

    Wales 0-0 Albania

    Kevin Ratcliffe
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Wales

    It's the first time I have seen us uncomfortable with the system.

    We don't look comfortable with it at all.

    As quality a player as Aaron (Ramsey) is, he is not quite sure what he is supposed to do.

    You realise how well Harry Wilson does it. He really plays it well.

  9. Postpublished at 14 mins

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    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

    This Wales formation is fluid, even by their standards.

    Robert Page had hinted in recent weeks he might try Aaron Ramsey as the false nine and the Juventus player has yet to really get into this game as he tries to adapt to his new role further forward.

    It's all been a bit disjointed from Wales so far.

  10. Postpublished at 12 mins

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    Great to see Wales' injury doubt players all starting, including Ethan Ampadu.

    Wales yet to threaten, a poor game at the moment.

    Ethan Ampadu in possessionImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 9 mins

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    Kevin Ratcliffe
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Wales

    I think we are a little bit sloppy at times.

    We have been caught in possession - Ethan Amapdu is the main culprit for me. We haven't started the way I would have hoped.

    Dylan Levitt has got to get on the ball. I wish Aaron Ramsey would start a bit further forward and then drop into the spaces that appear. At the moment he is dropping too deep.

  12. Back where they belongpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Wales 0-0 Albania

    Fan arriveImage source, Getty Images
    Fans arriveImage source, Getty Images
    Cardiff City StadiumImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 8 mins

    Wales 0-0 Albania

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

    There aren't many friendlies which generate an atmosphere like this.

    Wales' fans are absolutely loving being back at Cardiff City Stadium, even if their team are taking their time to get a grip of this game.

  14. Postpublished at 7 mins

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    Neco Williams and Ermir Lenjani have a little shoving match.

    Bright start from Albania, they are clearly treating this friendly as an important game.

  15. Postpublished at 5 mins

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    Kevin Ratcliffe
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Wales

    I think we are playing with a back three. Chirs Mepham in the middle and Ethan Ampadu on the right.

    The most important thing is the quality Ben Davies gives you coming out from the back - absolutely superb.

  16. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Wales 0-0 Albania

    David Brooks just can't latch onto a long ball over the top.

    Brooks is obviously short of match minutes and presumably full confidence as he plays his way back from a long-term injury.

    Such a talent when fit and firing.

  17. Postpublished at 3 mins

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    Nathan Blake
    Former Cardiff and Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    It's great to be back hearing that noise, hearing the anthem.

    It was worth coming just to hear that.

  18. Postpublished at 2 mins

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    Aaron Ramsey appears to be the player playing furthest forward for Wales.

  19. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min

    Wales 0-0 Albania

    Was wonderful to hear the fans singing the national anthem again.

    The players took the knee before kick-off, no booing.

    We are under way.

  20. Postpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Wales v Albania (17:00 BST)

    Nathan Blake
    Former Cardiff and Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    I would approach this as a way of preparing for the first game in the Euros. I don't think it's time now that you are still picking and choosing.

    I understand trying to get players minutes, but I would certainly be trying to start with my team I am looking to start with in the Euros, just to get some continuity.

    But it's Rob Page's choice and we'll see how it goes.