Summary

  • Wales end 64-year wait to appear at a World Cup

  • Bale's deflected strike free-kick earns tense win over Ukraine

  • Wales will play England, United States and Iran in Group B at Qatar 2022

  1. Got any plans for November?published at 19:20 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Wales World Cup fixturesImage source, Getty Images
  2. World Cup qualification 'a dream come true' - Daviespublished at 19:18 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Wales defender Ben Davies told Sky Sports: "There was a lot of emotion in this game, but we stood up brilliantly.

    "Every challenge they threw at us we dealt with.

    "It's incredible, a dream come true, as a squad we've worked so hard for this.

    "We may not have the most talented group but we give it everything we have got."

    Ben Davies makes a tackleImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Neil Taylor
    Wales full-back on BBC Radio Wales

    The second half wasn't nice to watch, but in the end I always thought we were going to get the win.

    These are fantastic scenes on the pitch and what an amazing occasion for Wales.

    The great thing as well is this is a young team and there's a lot of good players on the bench to develop.

  4. Postpublished at 19:14 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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  5. Postpublished at 19:13 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    That man [Gareth Bale] stood up again, produced the goods and we find ourselves on our way to the 2022 World Cup.

    Absolutely fantastic scenes.

  6. Postpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Jayne Ludlow
    Former Reading and Wales manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It is surreal. I had a good feeling today about this and I was hopeful. But we have actually got there.

    Players and staff and fans have been talking about it for years, be it on the male or female side. I am standing here and emotionally it is strange. The elation for us as a nation, in a football context, but then there's the war context. It is a strange emotional place to be.

  7. Postpublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Natasha Harding
    Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    You dream of this as a player, you dream of it as a fan and I think everyone's emotions just errupted on that final whistle.

    To see the boys achieve this and get it over the line is an incredible achievement.

  8. Postpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Rob Phillips
    BBC Wales Football Correspondent on BBC Radio Wales

    I've never seen scenes like this.

    This is a generation-defining victory for Wales, and it was Gareth Bale's free kick that helped take them there.

    A man on a mission, a talisman, he will be on the same stage as Messi, Ronaldo, all the greats of world football and it's a place he deserves to be.

  9. Postpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Sam Ricketts
    Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I don't think you can appreciate what has gone on behind the scenes. What has built up over all thee years.

    It is not just for individuals, it is for the country, for everyone.

    It is hard work. There is a lot of talent on that pitch, but it is heart as well. I said just before the end of the game, as a group of players they have squeezed every last bit of effort out. They have got the maximum out of this squad and they deserve the plaudits and the journey they will take to Qatar.

  10. Hero Hennesseypublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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  11. Postpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Jayne Ludlow
    Former Reading and Wales manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I'm speechless. It is something we have tried to achieve over many, many years. It is absolutely fantastic, for all the guys who have been involved in this over many years but also for everybody.

    Think about the next few months. If you are involved in football in Wales this is immense.

  12. Postpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Joe Cordina wins a world title and then the end of a 64-year wait for a spot at a World Cup.

    Surely the greatest 24 hours in Welsh sporting history?

  13. Postpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Ian Dennis
    BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter

    The long wait is over for a country steeped in myth and legend. They have banished the notion that they will fall at the final hurdle for a World Cup.

    Under Rob Page, it is a chapter in their history that will be read over and over again. Page and his players have achieved legendary status in Wales.

    But spare a thought for Ukraine, who have done their country so proud in the most difficult of circumstances.

  14. Postpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    The Ukrainian players and fans are acknowledging each other in the corner of the Cardiff City Stadium.

    Not a fan has left.

  15. Postpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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  16. Postpublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    The tears of joy for Wales are absolutely lovely to see.

    The tears of despair for Ukraine are hard to watch.

    Football, the most important of the unimportant things.

    Wales celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 18:57 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Wales' players and staff celebrate.

    So so so sad for Ukraine. They gave everything today, they were excellent, but Wales just were not to be denied.

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  18. FULL-TIME - Wales 1-0 Ukrainepublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Wales are going to the 2022 World Cup.

    Wales are going to their first World Cup since 1958.

    Wales have done it.

    Their long wait is over!

    Wales celebrate goalImage source, FAW
  19. Postpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

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    Added time in added time

  20. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Mykhailo Mudryk is booked for a crazy foul on Joe Rodon.

    Wales will love that. The gift of some time.