June internationals (WC qualifiers and Nations League)

[Maluco]

Wales have to avoid being sentimental in their prep going forward. Ramsey and James aren’t good enough.

They can’t fall into the trap of picking players based on their reputation if they go to a World Cup. They will be delighted, but they have been bossed today, and that’s partly because they are playing players with names that are not contributing.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Well done Wales, fully deserved.
Fitting that Bale scored the winner.

 

[TheReligion]

What a shame the best team lost. Also the penalty decision was absolutely criminal. Feel very sorry for Ukraine.

Wales will be quite hated in the WC now. Everyone will be behind England to give them a tonking.

 

[LDUred]

That's it, folks. Daniel James will be gracing Qatar with his presence.

Meanwhile, there should be an inquest into how the penalty was not given following a VAR check. How on earth was that not a pen.

Well done to Wales. They were second best on the pitch but they fought hard and left nothing out there.

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

Ah that's a shame

Wanted Ukraine to win

 

[CraftySoAndSo]

Unlucky Ukraine, deserved to take that to extra time at least.

 

[Bosws87]

Embarrassing in this day and age games are still decided on terrible basic decisions.

 

[PoTMS]

Happy for Wales. I'm sure they'll make me regret saying that in November.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Go on Sorba Thomas!

 

[giorno]

Boooooooo

Boooooo Uefa

Booooooooooooooo

 

[Dante]

Yes! Good job Wales.

 

[JustAGuest]

UEFA need to rethink this whole qualifying process

How is it fair that a heavyweight like North Macedonia has to go through plucky good Italy and Portugal while one of these cloggers will make the world cup. It makes no sense

One team getting the home advantage is unfair as well. In the end all 3 teams that got the playoff final at home qualified.

 

[Canucantona20]

Wanted Ukraine to win and they should’ve.

 

[Stookie]

They may have stuck it in the back of the net if they weren't cheated out of a penalty.

Yeah that’s a good point to be fair. What was VAr doing?

 

[Woodzy]

We’re gonna win the World Cup!!!! Woooo

 

[TheGame]

Ah that's a shame

Wanted Ukraine to win

Yep me too. Real shame, felt they deserved to win. Clear penalty as well.

 

[Frank Grimes]

Congratulations Wales!!

 

[djembatheking]

Well done Wales, fully deserved.
Fitting that Bale scored the winner.

Was an own goal.

 

[Wilt]

Would love to have seen Ukraine go through

 

[Melbourne Red]

Congratulations Wales fans. At long last.

 

[Samid]

Why have these games been played at Hampden and Cardiff? Seems unfair to Ukraine

Nothing unfair about the semi final draw. Seeded play at home, unseeded away.

The final is random (basically the SF drawn first get the home final) but I don't think they have a viable alternative with the current format. Problem with the final is that it's played 3 days after the SF. For logistical reasons they have to plan it months in advance. Neutral venue for the final won't work if traveling fans from both teams only have 2 days to prepare.

 

[TheReligion]

Why is Bale putting the captains armband back on?

Sad

 

[Stookie]

It’s really sad seeing the Ukraine players in tears.

 

[TheReligion]

Nothing unfair about the semi final draw. Seeded play at home, unseeded away.

The final is random (basically the SF drawn first get the home final) but I don't think they have a viable alternative with the current format. Problem with the final is that it's played 3 days after the SF. For logistical reasons they have to plan it months in advance. Neutral venue for the final won't work if traveling fans from both teams only have 2 days to prepare.

I think it’s been heavily weighted against the Ukraine when you look at the venues and lack of rest they’ve had.

 

[Pink Moon]

Yeah that’s a good point to be fair. What was VAr doing?

Paid off by Vlad?

 

[TheReligion]

It’s really sad seeing the Ukraine players in tears.

Very much so.

To lose by an own goal and that ridiculous penalty call is awful too.

 

[Samid]

I think it’s been heavily weighted against the Ukraine when you look at the venues and lack of rest they’ve had.

Tough luck. They can try getting seeded next time.

 

[TheReligion]

Tough luck. They can try getting seeded next time.

Very tough luck. Also screwed by the ref and VAR

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

Is that everyone qualified for the World Cup then?

Are there still playoffs?

 

[Cascarino]

.Wales will be quite hated in the WC now. Everyone will be behind England to give them a tonking.

I think that’s a bit optimistic on your end mate

 

[kaiser00]

Well done Wales. Hard done by in the past.

 

[V.O.]

Really looking forward to the tumescent game against Sir Gareth Waistcoat's 7-at-the-back in 40 degree heat at Christmas in the slave labour built stadium of the oil state that bought the tournament.

The magic of the World Cup.

 

[TheReligion]

I think that’s a bit optimistic on your end mate

I think it’s pretty accurate, especially for our adopted Ukrainians!

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

Forgot we now play Wales at the world cup.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

You’d think that was the first ref/VAR iffy decision in history or the first time a team have defended and had to hold on

Ive seen us play well, been unfortunate and lose. I’ll take fortunate and qualification any day

Ben Davies, great game.

 

[FootyGirl88]

Congrats Wales

 

[matherto]

They'd best not do any feckery with the national anthems in Qatar

 

[LDUred]

That VAR call is up there with the F1 Horner/Masi fiasco.

Utterly bizarre.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Really looking forward to the tumescent game against Sir Gareth Waistcoat's 7-at-the-back in 40 degree heat at Christmas in the slave labour built stadium of the oil state that bought the tournament.

The magic of the World Cup.

Down from his usual 8.

 

[GlasgowCeltic]

astonishingly easy group England have, should be thrashings all round