Wales will face final play-off against either Scotland or Ukraine
Scotland v Ukraine has been postponed until June
Wales have not reached the World Cup since 1958
Baumgartner hits Welsh bar in frenetic start
Stunning Bale free-kick puts hosts in front at break
Bale's sharp finish doubles Welsh lead early in second half
Austria pull goal back as Sabitzer shot deflects off Ben Davies
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Simon Church
Former Wales striker Simon Church on BBC Radio Wales
It's been a great game so far for Wales, there were a couple of shaky moments but that goal has settled the Wales team.
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Marko Arnautovic heads a very difficult chance wide.
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A fantastic break from Wales wins a corner.
This has been great stuff from them so far.
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Sam Ricketts
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
There was no dummy run, 30,000 people knew he was going to take that free-kick. There could be 10 players in the wall and no matter how many goalkeepers, nobody is saving that.
Even if he’s 60% or 70% fit he’s got that level of ability. How many other players in the world could score that goal?
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Nathan Blake
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales
What a fantastic finish! He's hit it so well - the keeper has no chance. A sublime finish with absolutely brilliant technique!
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Even for a player who has done it all, that was an incredible moment.
Gareth Bale is a generational talent.
Cardiff is his city and these are his people.
And he's just given them a moment of pure, pure joy.
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Gareth Bale
Oh no he didn't!
Of course he did.
Just utterly magnificent from Gareth Bale.
A perfect freekick into the top corner of the net.
What. A. Moment.
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Harry Wilson is fouled in prime 'Gareth Bale territory'.
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Simon Church
Former Wales striker Simon Church on BBC Radio Wales
We were talking about the vulnerability of our full-backs defensively - they're going to be our best attacking threat going forward tonight. Wales are in need of more men in the box though.
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It's the Neco Williams show right now.
He produces a nice cross with plenty of Welsh players to aim for, but Aaron Ramsey could not find the target with his header.
Pressure building.
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Now Neco Williams sees a shot saved.
That was a weak effort, nothing Bale-like about that one.
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Neco Williams just had his marker on toast with a nice poached egg and some sauce on the side.
He shows incredible feet, but just can't get his cross away.
There was a touch of the Bales about that.
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Sam Ricketts
Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Gareth Bale has been getting kicked since he was 16 years old. I used to ask him to play on the other wing in training. “As much as I like you, I’m going to kick you,” I’d say.
The first goal of tonight's play-offs has gone in and Portugal lead Turkey 1-0 thanks to Otavio's opener.
Italy and North Macedonia are drawing 0-0. The winners of those two games meet in the final.
Sweden and Czech Republic are also at 0-0 with a final against Poland up for grabs.
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Nathan Blake
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales
I think early on I'd like to see a bit more caution from Wales. When you have a player like David Alaba playing... he will expose you if you make any mistakes.
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Simon Church
Former Wales striker Simon Church on BBC Radio Wales
There's opportunities for Wales in behind, you can see Daniel James doing some damage there with Bale dropping in deeper.
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Wales apply pressure again, but Austria hold firm.
Wales are enjoying a lot of space in wide areas.
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Pretty obvious comment considering his CV, but Marcel Sabitzer looks a danger for Austria.
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Things have settled slightly after that electric start.
Wales will be happy, other than with the huge chance they conceded.
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This game so far in one word? Frenetic.