Summary

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  • Kieffer Moore heads Wales in front in the 41s minute

  • The win puts Wales top of Pool D

  • Group favourites Croatia won 2-0 away against Turkey

  1. Thank you for joining us!published at 21:45 British Summer Time 28 March 2023

    FT: Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Thank you for joining us this evening.

    Wales are top of Group D after the first two matches of qualification, as life after Gareth Bale does not look too bad after all.

    Kieffer Moore's header from Dan James' cross was enough for all three points on this occasion, but Wales will need to improve for future tests against Turkey, Armenia and Croatia again.

    Thanks once again, you can read the match report from tonight's game here.

    Kieffer MooreImage source, Getty Images
  2. Postpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 28 March 2023

    FT: Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Helen Ward
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    It always looked relatively comfortable, overall it was a decent performance, one to build on and one that certainly builds confidence, particularly for the like of Dan James and Harry Wilson.

    Important for them, important for Kieffer Moore to get another goal, that will be big for him, he looked a threat all night. The front three did themselves very proud this evening.

  3. Postpublished at 21:40 British Summer Time 28 March 2023

    FT: Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    Good performance today, can be better but the boys are building confidence and life without Gareth Bale isn't looking too bad at the moment.

  4. FULL-TIME - Wales 1-0 Latviapublished at 21:38 British Summer Time 28 March 2023

    Job done for Wales.

    It was not always pretty, but Kieffer Moore's goal is enough for victory in south Wales.

    Wales deserved it on the evening, though Latvia did have their moments.

    Moore's first-half header has got the job done for Rob Page's side though, who have the four points they dearly wanted from their opening two qualification matches.

    Croatia have beaten Turkey 2-0 in the group's other game, but due to Wales' goal away in Split they top the table after two matches.

    Kieffer Moore's match-winning headerImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  5. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Latvia thought they had a last-minute corner, but the linesman instead points for a goal kick - much to the delight of the home crowd.

  6. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 90+2 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Another change for Wales as Harry Wilson departs for another Swansea City player in Ben Cabango.

  7. Postpublished at 90+2 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Thankfully for those in red the ball eventually finds its way through to Danny Ward who clutches it gratefully.

    Seconds left.

  8. Postpublished at 90+2 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Latvia are into the Wales half and are lining up a long throw from the exact same position Wales scored from against Croatia.

    Just saying.

  9. A debut for Cooperpublished at 90+1 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Swansea City's Ollie Cooper is on for his Wales debut with a couple minutes to go.

    He will be back at this ground for the south Wales derby on the weekend.

    Off goes captain Aaron Ramsey, who hands the armband to Ethan Ampadu.

  10. Postpublished at 90 mins

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    Ethan Ampadu has a slight knock but will continue.

    The fourth official has indicated a minimum of three minutes of added time.

  11. Postpublished at 89 mins

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    Helen Ward
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    This is a really key time for Wales, they need to hold their own, nothing silly, make sure they are marking up properly and competing for that first contact.

  12. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Two minutes to go in Cardiff.

    The Latvian fans have not stopped chanting all evening, and they are sensing there may be a late twist in this match.

  13. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    This time Wales get to the cross first, and although the ball eventually falls to Vladislavs Gutkovskis his effort is never troubling Danny Ward.

  14. Corner to Latviapublished at 87 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Latvia have a corner on the right, they looked dangerous from set pieces in the first half.

  15. Postpublished at 86 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    The visitors are still searching for a dramatic late equaliser.

    Wales are sitting as deep as they have at any point this evening as crosses start descending on the Welsh area.

  16. Let off for Wales!published at 85 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Was that the chance Latvia were waiting for?

    Joe Morrell suffers the commentators curse as he gives away possession cheaply in the Wales half.

    Substitute Renars Varslavans has all the time in the world on the edge of the area, but picks the wrong option as he fires well over the bar.

  17. Postpublished at 84 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Wales are still dominating possession, but as they proved on Saturday in Croatia anything can happen.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 83 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Last throw of the dice by Latvia.

    Aleksejs Saveljevs and Raimonds Krollis are on as their final changes.

  19. Postpublished at 82 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Helen Ward
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    I've never seen a left back have so many attempts from the same part of the pitch.

  20. Postpublished at 81 mins

    Wales 1-0 Latvia

    Not to jinx anything, but Latvia only lost one away game during their 2022 World Cup qualification campaign.

    And that was against the Netherlands.

    Still nervy moments to come.