Summary

  • Wales secure second successive win under Rhian Wilkinson; Kosovo without a point in qualifying

  • Jess Fishlock becomes first Welsh footballer to win 150 caps

  • Ffion Morgan and Kayleigh Barton add to Rachel Rowe and Elise Hughes braces for visitors

  • Wales face Ukraine in double header during next international camp; Kosovo play Croatia twice

  1. Postpublished at 15 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    Jo Price
    Former Wales goalkeeper on BBC Radio Wales Extra

    I think in this heat it's important for Wales to keep the ball, make Kosovo chase you and work for it.

    I think if Wales remain patient then chances will start to come.

  2. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    Sophie Ingle is playing a kind of quarerback role for Wales, dictating the tempo at the base of midfield and pinging searching long balls over the Kosovan defence.

    Lily Woodham's come close to getting on the end of a couple of them on the left.

    There's a little break in play as Kosovo player Lumbardha Misini receives treatment but she's fine to continue.

  3. Postpublished at 11 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    Jo Price
    Former Wales goalkeeper on BBC Radio Wales Extra

    Great ball down to Ceri Holland on the right-hand side and that's the type of cross we want to see, a dangerous ball making the keeper work.

  4. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    Chance for Wales. Ceri Holland's powerful shot from a tight angle is saved by Alma Demiri.

    Lily Woodham's follow-up cross goes out for a goal kick, but these are promising early signs from Wales.

  5. Postpublished at 8 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    Wales earn a first corner of the game as Jess Fishlock's shot is blocked.

    Rachel Rowe's low delivery almost finds Gemma Evans but Kosovo clear.

  6. Postpublished at 7 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    Fair play to the 30 or so Wales fans in Kosovo. They're certainly making themselves heard with a few early blasts of Yma o Hyd.

  7. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    A first flicker of a threat from Wales as Charlie Estcourt's cross from the right evades everyone in the Kosovan penalty area.

  8. Postpublished at 5 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    A loose pass in midfield from Wales threatens to open the door for a Kosovo counter-attack but Wales keeper Olivia Clark is on hand to sweep up.

  9. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    Jo Price
    Former Wales goalkeeper on BBC Radio Wales Extra

    A very tricky surface, which might prove difficult for Wales.

    Kosovo are showing their intent early moving up the pitch nicely.

  10. Postpublished at 3 mins

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    Kosovo enjoy an early spell of possession, with some touches for captain Ereleta Memeti.

    Keeping the ball will be important in this heat, with temperatures as high as 27 degrees Celsius in Kosovo.

  11. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min

    Kosovo 0-0 Wales

    Bulgarian referee Galiya Echeva blows her whistle and it's Wales who get this game started in Kosovo.

  12. Postpublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 9 April

    Kosovo v Wales (13:00 BST)

    Nia Jones
    Former Wales international on Match of the Day Wales

    What a fantastic start to Rhian's reign, four goals and a clean sheet.

    I'm looking forward to hopefully more of the same today.

    Rhian Wilkinson and Jon GreyImage source, FAW
  13. 'Fishlock the ultimate professional'published at 13:00 British Summer Time 9 April

    Kosovo v Wales (13:00 BST)

    Jo Price
    Former Wales goalkeeper on BBC Radio Wales Extra

    Jess Fishlock is the ultimate professional. There's no doubt she's feeling emotional and proud, but she'll want to get the job done today.

    She's very driven and she always wants more, her commitment and dedication to Wales is testament to her.

  14. Fishlock has played 66% of all Wales games, everpublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 9 April

    Kosovo v Wales (13:00 BST)

    Michael Pearlman
    BBC Sport Wales

    Insane stat.

    By playing 150 times for Wales, Jess Fishlock has played in 66% of Wales' all-time recorded international matches.

    She truly is the queen of Welsh football.

  15. Postpublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 9 April

    Kosovo v Wales (13:00 BST)

    The teams are out on the pitch in Kosovo. Time for the anthems.

  16. 150 not outpublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 9 April

    Kosovo v Wales (13:00 BST)

    All focus is on securing three points today, but it's worth another special mention to a special player.

    Jess Fishlock - captain for the day - wins her 150th cap for Wales.

    A truly astonishing achievement.

    Jess FishlockImage source, BBC Sport
  17. Postpublished at 12:56 British Summer Time 9 April

    Kosovo v Wales (13:00 BST)

    Jo Price
    Former Wales goalkeeper on BBC Radio Wales Extra

    I think Wales will start with real intent just like they did against Croatia.

    I'm expecting a fast start and a similar performance to that on Friday night.

  18. Postpublished at 12:55 British Summer Time 9 April

    Kosovo v Wales (13:00 BST)

    The weather certainly looks nicer in Kosovo than it does in Wales at the moment.

    The goalmouth doesn't look in particularly good condition, mind.

    Stadium in KosovoImage source, BBC Sport
  19. Wales' Green driven by making family proudpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 9 April

    Kosovo v Wales (13:00 BST)

    josie greenImage source, Getty Images

    She is an unsung hero for club and country, but Leicester City and Wales' Josie Green says making her family proud remains her primary focus.

    The 30-year-old is an increasingly important figure for Wales and has returned to the starting XI for today's qualifier in Kosovo.

    However, Green was absent from Wales duty for almost five years as she dealt with the loss of her biggest supporter, her father Clive.

    Honouring her dad remains the key driver in her career, as Green says: "Everything I do is for him."

    You can read that interview here.

  20. 'I don't think too much about it ... but I bet Helen's worried!'published at 12:52 British Summer Time 9 April

    Kosovo v Wales (13:00 BST)

    On that Helen Ward record, Jess Fishlock says it's not her main concern - but she did have a little mischievous quip for her former team-mate when she was interviewed by BBC Match of the Day Wales after the win over Croatia.

    Media caption,

    'I don't think too much about it ... but I bet Helen's worried!'