Summary

  • Wales beat Croatia in a Euro 2024 qualification game at the Cardiff City Stadium

  • Rob Page's side keep hopes of qualification alive thanks to famous win

  • Wales triumph despite injury list which includes Aaron Ramsey and Brennan Johnson

  • Wales the more threatening side in first half

  • Harry Wilson, winning his 50th cap, scores twice early in second half

  • Mario Pasalic pulls one back with a header but Wales hold on

  1. Postpublished at 20:44 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    HT: Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Simon Church
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    Croatia have got enough quality in the team, it just takes one moment.

    The boys have to be on it.

  2. Postpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    HT: Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Kath Morgan
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

    We haven't put a foot wrong.

    For me, Kieffer Moore needs to look after the ball a bit better at times, but the attacking play has been good.

    Jordan James and Ethan Ampadu have done a fantastic job too.

    Wales' Kieffer MooreImage source, FAW
  3. Postpublished at 20:40 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    HT: Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Simon Church
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    I think they'll go into half-time with confidence knowing that they've gone close to scoring.

    Playing a bit more direct and getting runners in behind, they'll get chances in the second half.

  4. Postpublished at 20:38 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    HT: Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    I think you have to adapt sometimes. When you are Wales and you haven't got the high calibre of international player like Croatia, you have to be adaptable.

    Wales have done that superbly well tonight.

  5. Postpublished at 20:35 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    HT: Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Kath Morgan
    Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

    We've controlled that half.

    The shape and structure has been very good. We have to take our chances when we create them.

    I think we're unlucky to be going into half-time at 0-0.

  6. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    That's half-time.

    One of the best halves under Rob Page's management from a performance perspective, but still 0-0.

    Much to give Wales heart and hope, however.

    Let's have a brew, see you in a few.

    Wales boss Robert PageImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 43 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Harry Wilson, who is probably too young to know who Billy Idol is, but who has come styled like Billy Idol, just came very close to getting on the end of a Kieffer Moore flick-on.

    Wilson and David Brooks have been really lively tonight.

  8. Postpublished at 42 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Iwan Roberts
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Cymru

    I think we've been very positive and we've shown a lot of energy.

    We've put Croatia under pressure and created a few chances.

  9. Postpublished at 40 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Croatia have been poor by the standards we associate with them.

    Wales are sharper and Croatia have really struggled to find space in the final third.

    They are also missing the delivery of Ivan Perisic. When they do work the ball wide, possession is being squandered.

    Connor Roberts drives forwardImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 38 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    Wales haven't worked it out yet but their shape is giving Croatia a real problem.

  11. Postpublished at 36 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Some respite for the visitors as they spray the ball around. Almost 70% possession for them, but absolutely no sniff at goal.

  12. Postpublished at 33 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Your worry, if you're a Wales fan, and you probably are, is did you need to score in this period of dominance?

    Danny Ward could have been watching a boxset for most of this half, but Wales haven't capitalised.

    Harry Wilson reacts after his shot is savedImage source, FAW
  13. Postpublished at 32 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Nathan Blake
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

    Wales are playing brilliantly.

    They've really been on top. It's a lovely strike from Neco Williams.

    I thought he was going to slip in Connor Roberts, then he unleashed a great right-footed strike. It's a great save.

  14. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

    Croatia keeper Dominik Livakovic is playing like he did at the World Cup. Two excellent saves so far.

    Really encouraging start from Wales. There is a sense of belief coursing around this stadium.

  15. CLOSE!published at 29 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Close again for Wales!

    Neco Williams wraps his foot around the ball after some slick Wales passing and Dominik Livakovic again has to get down well to tip the ball around the post.

    Kieffer Moore then heads wide from the corner.

    Wales well on top in this opening 30 minutes and could be ahead.

    Croatia's possession is pedestrian.

  16. Postpublished at 27 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Iwan Roberts
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Cymru

    We've been good in the past five minutes. We need to score.

    We're a real threat from these long throw-ins with Connor Roberts.

    Croatia are rattled a bit, I'd say.

  17. Postpublished at 26 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Dafydd Pritchard
    BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

    David Brooks and Harry Wilson have started well. The two of them bring such elegance and imagination to this Wales side.

  18. Postpublished at 25 mins

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    Iwan Roberts
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Cymru

    I think [Domagoj] Vida is very lucky there.

    The only reason it's not a red is because his partner Josko Gvardiol is probably just getting over in time to tackle Harry Wilson if he gets into the box.

  19. Postpublished at 24 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    A frenetic passage of play. Wales fans howled for a red card for Domagoj Vida, but Josko Gvardiol was there to cover. Think the referee got that one right.

  20. CLOSE!published at 22 mins

    Wales 0-0 Croatia

    Lovely free-kick by Harry Wilson, Dominik Livakovic saves it with his fingertips.

    Harry Wilson strikes at goalImage source, Getty Images