Summary

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  • Wales revive hopes of reaching Euro 2024

  • Wales beat Latvia 1-0 at home in March

  • Wales boss Robert Page eases pressure with second win in last 14 games

  • Aaron Ramsey's cool penalty puts Wales ahead at break after Harry Wilson is fouled

  • Aaron Ramsey substituted early in second half amid injury concern

  • Janis Ikaunieks fortunate to avoid red card for ugly challenge on Jordan James

  • David Brooks seals win in stoppage time

  1. A good night for Page - and goodnight from uspublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    FT: Latvia 0-2 Wales

    Robert Page celebrates victoryImage source, PA Media

    Wales got the win they needed, and it keeps them in contention to qualify automatically for Euro 2024.

    What the future holds for Robert Page remains to be seen, but the pressure on the Wales boss has been eased after that win and clean sheet in Riga.

    Thanks for joining us. Goodnight - and see you when Wales return to qualifying action in October.

  2. Postpublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    FT: Latvia 0-2 Wales

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    Welsh fans in all four corners of the ground are just bouncing.

    Shirts off, swinging them round their head, singing David Brooks' name.

    This is a wonderful moment for the lad.

  3. Relieved Rob?published at 21:57 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    FT: Latvia 0-2 Wales

    Rob Phillips
    BBC Wales Football Correspondent on BBC Radio Wales

    There have been doubters, but this was a dominant performance which lacked only the goals that the display deserved.

    Rob Page is surely a relieved man in Riga.

  4. Brooks and Page embracepublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    FT: Latvia 0-2 Wales

    Rob Phillips
    BBC Wales Football Correspondent on BBC Radio Wales

    A poignant moment as Rob Page and David Brooks had a huge hug between the two of them.

    Let's not forget David Brooks has been nurtured by Rob Page in the under-21s.

    We all know the difficulties that David Brooks has come through to seal this win tonight.

  5. 'A lot of teams have struggled here'published at 21:54 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    FT: Latvia 0-2 Wales

    Aaron Ramsey celebratesImage source, FAW

    Wales captain Aaron Ramsey told S4C: "It wasn't easy to come here, a lot of teams have come here and struggled.

    "To come here and win with two goals is fantastic, Brooksy (David Brooks) as well, it's good for us. He's so important for us and it's nice for him to score. We're just happy to have him back."

    On his second-half withdrawal, Ramsey said: "It's just a precaution. I didn't want to take any chances but I'll be fine for the weekend."

  6. Postpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    FT: Latvia 0-2 Wales

    Ian Walsh
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    Credit to all those Welsh fans that have travelled.

    It's fantastic that they've got there in their numbers to support the lads even though Wales have been going through a poor stretch of games.

    There's no way now that you can consider anything but allow Rob Page to keep going.

  7. Conga time for the Red Wallpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    FT: Latvia 0-2 Wales

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    There are Welsh fans doing the conga here down in front of us.

  8. Brooks delights the Wales benchpublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    FT: Latvia 0-2 Wales

    Rob Phillips
    BBC Wales Football Correspondent on BBC Radio Wales

    The Welsh bench erupt in delight.

    The second goal has been a long time coming, but it might just preserve Rob Page in his job.

  9. Brooks will tear you apart againpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    FT: Latvia 0-2 Wales

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    So pleased for that man. what a finish.

    David Brooks times his run perfectly, lovely bit of subtle footwork and just lifts it over the keeper in the far corner.

  10. FULL-TIME - Latvia 0-2 Walespublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 11 September 2023

    It was far from comfortable at times, but Wales have got the job done.

    Goals from Aaron Ramsey and David Brooks earn Robert Page's men all three points in Riga.

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    GOAL - Latvia 0-2 Walespublished at 90+6 mins

    David Brooks

    Latvia push for one last attack.

    Wales defend well though, and Joe Rodon clears.

    Wales break through Harry Wilson, and he finds David Brooks who chips into the net!

    2-0 Wales!

  12. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Latvia 0-1 Wales

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    For me, Wales should have been walking away from this game at least three goals to the good.

  13. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Latvia 0-1 Wales

    Janis Ikaunieks whips in the free-kick, but Danny Ward rises to pluck the ball out of the skies.

    The Wales players celebrate that like a goal.

    Top stuff from the goalkeeper.

  14. Would 1-0 be enough for Rob Page?published at 90+3 mins

    Latvia 0-1 Wales

    Rob Phillips
    BBC Wales Football Correspondent on BBC Radio Wales

    1-0 would be the win that Rob Page requires after just one in 13.

    But will it be enough to convince his bosses to keep faith with him?

  15. Postpublished at 90+2 mins

    Latvia 0-1 Wales

    It's all gone very scrappy here as Wales look increasingly happy to clear their lines and absorb pressure.

    Latvia are throwing caution to the wind in the final stages.

    Chris Mepham is booked for a foul on Kristers Tobers. Latvia free-kick in a central position around 35 yards out from goal.

  16. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

    Latvia 0-1 Wales

    We're into SEVEN minutes of additional time.

    Will there be a late twist in Riga?

  17. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Latvia 0-1 Wales

    Wales look nervy here.

    Latvia captain Kristers Tobers is yellow carded for a foul on Neco Williams, and Wales are only too happy to slow things down.

  18. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Latvia 0-1 Wales

    Wales go short from a corner and look to keep possession.

    A sign of nerves, perhaps? They really didn't want to hand the ball back to Latvia cheaply there. Ultimately, the hosts get back in possession.

  19. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Latvia 0-1 Wales

    Rob Phillips
    BBC Wales Football Correspondent on BBC Radio Wales

    I must admit I thought that one was in.

    What a twist that would have been.

  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 87 mins

    Latvia 0-1 Wales

    Brennan Johnson is replaced by Tom Bradshaw.