Summary

  • Jessica Fishlock stretches Wales advantage

  • Forward Natasha Harding doubles lead on 100th Wales cap

  • Kayleigh Green breaks deadlock for Wales

  • Wales move back into second in Group I. Leaders France host third-place Slovenia later

  • Finishing second would be enough to secure a play-off berth for a place at the 2023 World Cup

  1. Thanks and goodbyepublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    That's it from us after a good afternoon for Wales in Kazakhstan.

    Gemma Grainger's team are back in second place in Group I and will stay there unless Slovenia can pull off a shock in France tonight.

    Whatever happens in that game, Wales know victories in their last two qualifiers, against Greece and Slovenia in September, would secure a play-off place.

    We will be back to bring you all the action then.

    Jess Fishlock and Angharad James celebrateImage source, FAW
  2. Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    Nia Jones
    Former Wales international on BBC Two Wales

    There's no room for slip-ups but how exciting that Wales are only one camp away. Greece away will be tough, the conditions will be different but the Slovenia one is the big one, possibly the biggest game in Welsh women's football history.

  3. Postpublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    Danny Gabbidon
    Former Cardiff and Wales defender on BBC Two Wales

    It's great that Wales are getting into these positions and thriving off the expectation that's on them.

    They're two big games [against Greece and Slovenia in September] but hopefully the girls can put in the performances.

  4. 'An incredible moment' - Hardingpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    Wales centurion Natasha Harding:

    “It was an emotional one. The girls have been brilliant with me. I could hardly sing the anthem. which is quite rare for me.

    “To achieve 100 caps is an incredible moment for me.

    “Of course I have got goals left [in my boots] – I reckon I have got three or four years in these bad boys.”

    Natasha HardingImage source, FAW
  5. Postpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    Nia Jones
    Former Wales international on BBC Two Wales

    Tash was in the thick of it today. She plays with her heart on her sleeve and we saw all the emotions today, from tears to anger.

    But she played brilliantly, her goal wasn't an easy finish but it sealed her 100th appearance really well.

  6. Postpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    Danny Gabbidon
    Former Cardiff and Wales defender on BBC Two Wales

    The quick turnaround and the travelling is hard, and the pitch wasn't easy tonight so I think you could see that in the second half.

    But it was a professional performance in the end. It would have been nice to see a couple more goals, but getting some subs on and seeing other players in the second half was good for Gemma Grainger.

    Kayleigh Green would've been so disappointed to miss out on a game of that magnitude against France, but she justified her selection tonight.

    She was a big miss on Friday, she offers something different in that centre-forward position and it allowed Wales to break the deadlock.

  7. Postpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    Nia Jones
    Former Wales international on BBC Two Wales

    Coming into this camp they'll have just been focusing on getting six points from those two games.

    I think Jess Fishlock will be happy to get on the scoresheet, she may not have contributed in goals and assists like we're used to seeing but she grew into the game and she is influential even when she doesn't score - but the celebration told just how much that meant to her.

    It was a good performance especially after such a heavy game on Friday.

  8. FULL-TIME - Kazakhstan 0-3 Walespublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

    Wales get the job done as they cruise to a 3-0 victory.

    Goals from Kayleigh Green, Natasha Harding and Jess Fishlock secure the three points and Wales go back to second in Group I.

  9. Postpublished at 90 +3 mins

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    The free-kick comes to nothing.

  10. Postpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    Gwennan Harries
    Former Wales striker on BBC Two Wales

    That's a silly challenge. If it's on the line it should be a penalty but I think it's just outside.

  11. Postpublished at 90 +2 mins

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    Wales have a free-kick just outside the box after Lily Woodham is scythed down by Mariya Demidova.

  12. Postpublished at 90 +1 mins

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    There will be three minutes of added time.

  13. Postpublished at 90 mins

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    Bibigul Nurusheva is booked for pulling Jess Fishlock's shirt and Aidana Kuztay comes off the bench.

    This game is meandering towards its conclusion.

  14. Postpublished at 86 mins

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    Another chance comes and goes as a deep corner reaches Sophie Ingle, but her shot is blocked.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 86 mins

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    Natasha Harding's 100th cap comes to an end as she is replaced by Elise Hughes.

    A shame, really, that Harding's landmark did not come in front of a Welsh crowd.

  16. Postpublished at 84 mins

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    Wales have missed some chances this afternoon.

    It is not going to affect the result, but there is room for improvement in the final third.

  17. Postpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    Gwennan Harries
    Former Wales striker on BBC Two Wales

    Gemma Evans will be disappointed to miss that because it was quite a simple header and she didn't have to do much, but it's just gone straight to the keeper.

  18. Postpublished at 83 mins

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    Wales come close once more, this time courtesy of a clever free-kick routine.

    Eventually the cross goes to Gemma Evans, but she heads straight at the goalkeeper.

    A big chance, that.

  19. Postpublished at 81 mins

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    Ffion Morgan drills in an inviting cross but there are not enough Welsh bodies in the box.

    A clearance then drops to Jess Fishlock but she cannot get the bouncing ball under control.

  20. Postpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 12 April 2022

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    Nia Jones
    Former Wales international on BBC Two Wales

    Wales are going for a fourth and we've seen some positive changes from Gemma Grainger which is good.

    We've got Carrie Jones and Ffion Morgan, full of pace and excitement, and you never know when the bench might be needed in the future so it's important for them to be utilised.

    You can't just keep relying on the same core of players.