Angharad James goes down and appeals for a penalty, but the referee is unmoved.

Almost constant possession for Wales so far.

Gwennan Harries
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

This is perfect preparation for qualifying campaigns, that's what you want, that continuity of games, to develop partnerships and just get that momentum.

Ceri Holland's cross is dangerous, but it just evades Carrie Jones.

Holland has been in great form for club side Liverpool recently.

A 4-3-3 for Wales as expected and they have started brightly with plenty of quick possession.

Czech Republic referee Lucie Sulkova gets us under way in Spain.

A big night for Safia Middleton-Patel.

The teams are emerging...

If you're able to follow the stream of the game, you will now be hearing the dulcet tones of senor Simon Davies ahead of the national anthems.

Sophie Ingle says she is honoured that fans of her club team Chelsea are travelling to Spain to follow Wales in the Pinatar Cup.

Wales midfielder Angharad James says competition within the squad will drive the team to their goal of qualifying for a major tournament.

Wales women have never qualified for a major tournament but reached the World Cup qualifying play-offs before losing to Switzerland in 2022.

James says the blend of youth and experience will be crucial to Wales' chances of qualifying for future tournaments.

Philip Marsh
BBC Sport Wales at the Pinatar Arena

This game may be taking place in the south of Spain, but scarves and gloves are required for those sitting in the stands tonight.

The wind here at this open arena is biting, conditions the Welsh players I sure will be more than familiar playing in back home.

The 2023 Pinatar Cup kicked-off this afternoon as Scotland faced Iceland.

The final score saw Iceland beat Scotland 2-0 as they got their campaign off to the perfect start.

Read more: Scotland 0-2 Iceland

Quinley Quezada, whose goal against Chinese Taipei forced a penalty shootout in which Philippines secured a place at their first ever World Cup, starts here this evening.

Philippines: O McDaniel, Randle, Long, Annis (c), Flinigan, Eggesvik, Frilles, Harrison, Barker, Cowart, Quezada

Subs: Palacies, Fontanilla, Cesar, Rodriguez, Bonta, Castaneda, Hawkinson, Serrano, Madarang, Guillou, Alcantara

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Wales give teenage goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel her debut in the stand-out team news for their Pinatar Cup opener.

Wales are without their most capped player, Jess Fishlock, who is in pre-season mode, but Lily Woodham is given a start as a reward for her fine form in the WSL with Rachel Rowe moving into midfield.

Kayleigh Green spearheads the Wales attack.

Wales: Middleton-Patel, Roberts, Ladd, Evans, Woodham; James, Ingle, Rowe; Holland, K Green, Jones

Subs: O'Sullivan, Clark, J Green, Ward, Cain, Hughes, Estcourt, Walters, Wynne, Filbey, Morgan

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Good evening,

Welcome to Spain where Wales are beginning their preparation for their next qualification cycle (as in a campaign, not an actual bike, or bike ride) with a mini-tournament that will see them play three times in the next six days.

First up tonight is a game against Philippines before Wales face Iceland on Saturday evening and Scotland next Tuesday.

The tournament is a round-robin, so every result counts as Wales look to win the group and therefore, the 2023 Pinatar Cup.

However, it is also a good chance for Gemma Grainger to have a good look at her squad.

Let's have a look at the team she's picked for tonight, shall we?

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