Euro 2024 qualifying: Reaction as Wales beat Croatia

1. Wales beat Croatia in a Euro 2024 qualification game at the Cardiff City Stadium
2. Rob Page's side keep hopes of qualification alive thanks to famous win
3. Wales triumph despite injury list which includes Aaron Ramsey and Brennan Johnson
4. Wales the more threatening side in first half
5. Harry Wilson, winning his 50th cap, scores twice early in second half
6. Mario Pasalic pulls one back with a header but Wales hold on

A magical night for Wales

So that's about it from us at the Cardiff City Stadium after a sensational win for Wales.

That's a result that ranks right up there among Wales' finest - think Belgium and Russia, Italy, the play-off final with Ukraine.

This was Wales taking the game to one of the best international teams in the past decade and deservedly earning three points when they absolutely had no margin for error.

Wales' qualification fate is now in their own hands. Who could have predicted that a little earlier in this campaign?

Thank you for following along with us on a memorable evening for Welsh football.

Another epic night at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Nos da.

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'A big result but we have to back it up' - Davies

Wales captain Ben Davies told BBC Radio Wales:

"It's a big result for us.

"Our backs were against the wall and we knew what we had to do coming into the game.

"It's a big night but it means nothing if we don't back it up next month.

"We've shown our spirit over and over again.

"We came out tonight and put a good performance in. We know we've got that connection with them (the fans)."

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Page 'sick of talk' about future

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Wales manager Robert Page told S4C:

"From the first minute right to the 95th, we had to dig deep.

"With the help of the supporters, we have made it another great night for the lads.

"The boys dug deep. Their attitude again in this camp has been incredible. I wish you guys could come in and see it.

"Everything's okay. I can't praise them enough. I think seven of them are not starting at their clubs, but they put the Welsh jersey on and they play like that. They want to come and they enjoy it.

"I couldn't be any more proud of them.

"Actions speak louder than words.

"I'm sick and tired of having to keep coming on and talk about my future. Let's just talk about the lads and the performances they have put in.

"I get emotional because I'm so proud of them and they deserve all the plaudits they are going to get.

"We can't wait to meet up for the next game."

'100% behind the manager' - Wilson

Wales goalscorer Harry Wilson told S4C:

"It was a big night for me personally, representing my country 50 times is something I couldn't have dreamt of.

"Tonight wasn't about me, it was about the team.

"We're always confident in the quality we've got in the group.

"We're 100% behind the manager.

"We know there's been a lot of noise from the outside and some comments that weren't helpful for us in our preparation from people we didn't really expect the comments to come from to be honest."

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Iwan Roberts

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Cymru

We're a young group.

David Brooks coming back into the team and performing brilliantly with all of the time he's had out in the past few years.

We went out there to prove people wrong tonight.

Simon Church

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

Harry Wilson, on his 50th cap, to come up with two goals and the performance he had, we needed someone to step up and he was the man tonight.

Nathan Blake

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

They've got to go to Armenia and get a win.

It doesn't matter how, just get a win then come back here to this stadium, it's become the home of the Welsh football team.

It just keeps producing. Fans know they come here and they've got a job to do.

Kath Morgan

Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

The truth is, Croatia were favourites today, I thought this experienced team would come here and perform far better, but Wales stopped them from doing so.

Why haven't we seen Wales performing like this over the past few months?

Nathan Blake

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

I'm very pleased and proud.

Harry Wilson, two goals tonight, on his golden cap.

An absolutely fantastic performance.

Simon Church

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

One down, two more to go.

As someone who has covered Welsh football since 2004, for me, that's the best performance since Euro 2016.

Wales deserved to beat an elite football nation.

So many sensational performances.

Nathan Blake

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

It's (Yma O Hyd) never sounded so sweet. An absolutely fantastic performance.

Yma o Hyd is being belted out by Wales fans who can't believe what they have just witnessed.

Croatia, beaten in Cardiff.

Wales' hopes alive again.

FULL-TIME

A famous famous night for Wales.

They have just stunned Croatia!

The World Cup semi-finalists could be in danger of going out!

The Cardiff City Stadium is absolutely rocking!

The referee is glancing at his watch.

Wales are nearly nearly there.

Nathan Blake

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

Wales just need to dig in. Another two minutes.

Could you imagine knocking Croatia out on head-to head?

Danny Ward throws himself on the ball as it pings around the Wales box.

Wales are so close to three vital points.

Every Welsh fan in this stadium is on the edge of their seat.

Iwan Roberts

Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Cymru

As a player, you've got to roll your sleeves up now.