Domagoj Vida bundles over Harry Wilson after David Brooks' slick pass.

Cynical as you like.

Free-kick for Wales in what we used to call prime Gareth Bale territory.

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Connor Roberts, doing his best Rory Delap impression, is worrying Croatia every time he's able to launch a long throw into the box.

Let us not forget, that's exactly how Nathan Broadhead's equaliser in Split came about.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

After that bright Wales start, Croatia are taking the sting out of this match and exerting the control you would expect them to with that midfield.

You get the sense the World Cup semi-finalists are out to prove Thursday's defeat against Turkey was nothing more than an aberration.

A first effort on goal for Croatia, but Petar Musa heads over the bar.

Luka Modric is beginning to exert his influence though.

Like someone has started the engine on a vintage Rolls Royce.

Nathan Blake
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

It's only going to be a matter of time before someone tries to exploit the high line Wales are holding.

You've basically got 20 players in the space of 25 yards end to end.

A rare Croatian attack is cut out by Wales as Joe Rodon clears.

A positive start for the hosts on a night where they need three points.

A big chance for Wales!

Harry Wilson gets a shooting opportunity, but Dominik Livakovic is out well to smother his shot.

David Brooks couldn't quite get on to the rebound.

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Simon Church
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

Kieffer Moore's made a few runs and Harry Wilson has looked to get in behind as well.

They (Croatia) are holding quite a high line so that could be important for us tonight.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

Turkey had a lot of joy against Croatia with direct balls over the top during their win on Thursday.

You'd think Croatia will be a little more cautious when they push up tonight, mindful of the threat the likes of David Brooks and Harry Wilson might pose on the break.

Iwan Roberts
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Cymru

That was 100% a yellow card.

He (Mateo Kovacic) knows exactly what he's doing.

[Harry] Wilson moves the ball quickly and the studs hit the top of Wilson's boot.

Kovacic is very lucky not to get a yellow card in these opening minutes.

Croatia beginning to enjoy some possession as you would expect.

Robert Page will like what he has seen so far.

Wales are trying to get on the front foot when they can, knowing they are in for long periods of watching Croatian possession.

Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

It's hit him in the stomach. Correct decision from the referee there.

David Brooks has Wales on the attack and appeals for a handball by Josip Gvardiol, but there is nothing doing.

Wales then cause some trouble with a Connor Roberts long throw.

A good start for Wales.

Referee Davide Massa gets us under way.

This is the first time I've set foot in a football stadium since May and the national anthems and the rousing atmosphere here tonight in the Cardiff City Stadium is the best reminder of why I have missed it!

The stage is well and truly set.

Nathan Blake
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

This stadium has become the home of Welsh football, it's as simple as that.

The crowd is like the 12th person, it's that good in here, the atmosphere when it gets going.

The fans recognise when they're needed.

Simon Church
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales

Atmospheres like this can really help us.

They have helped us in the past and hopefully it's the same tonight.

I am feeling confident. On nights like this, you go into a different kind of focus and I think the big players will step up.

Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru

I'm a fan of David Brooks, I have to say.

I know he's not getting many minutes for Bournemouth at the moment, but for Wales, these individuals have that spark.

For me, Rob Page has picked his strongest team.

We know what Croatia can bring to the party, but we want to spoil that tonight.

Have to say, as Zombie Nation reverberates and the light show is in full effect, I've been surprised by the pessimism tonight my Welsh colleagues in the press room have about tonight's game.

I feel Wales have the personnel tonight to pull off a shock.

The teams are out. The atmosphere is building.