Match finished
22/03/2025 22:45
3 : 1
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+4'
    Donatas Rumsas is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.
    90+3'
    Yan Vorogovskiy (Kazakhstan) makes a good run into the box and unleashes a powerful header in the centre of the box from the corner, but it rises well over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Wales.
    90+3'
    Askhat Tagybergen (Kazakhstan) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
    90
    There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
    90'
    Goal! Sorba Thomas shows great vision to find Rabbi Matondo (Wales) with a cheeky pass inside the box, and his first-time shot is precise and sails low into the middle of the goal. 3:1.
    86'
    Ali Aliyev has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Galymzhan Kenzhebek (Kazakhstan) replacing Islam Chesnokov.
    86'
    The substitution has been made. Rabbi Matondo (Wales) has replaced Daniel James.
    85'
    Daniel James (Wales) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
    84'
    The number of shots on goal at present is 6:2.
    82'
    Islam Chesnokov (Kazakhstan) attempts to convert a cross into a goal, but his promising header from near the penalty spot towards the bottom left corner is denied by a decent save from Karl Darlow.
    78'
    Wales are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
    74'
    Ali Aliyev has decided to substitute Aybar Zhaksylykov and he is replaced by Abat Aymbetov (Kazakhstan).
    74'
    The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Dastan Satpaev (Kazakhstan) is coming onto the pitch as Maksim Samorodov cannot continue after picking up an injury.
    73'
    Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 75:25.
    70'
    Sorba Thomas (Wales) takes the corner which is cleared.
    68'
    Neco Williams (Wales) unleashes a rocket of a shot towards the right side of the goal, but the goalkeeper denies his attempt with a stunning save.
    67'
    Marat Bystrov (Kazakhstan) makes a rough challenge and Donatas Rumsas blows his whistle for a foul. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Wales.
    65'
    Jordan James (Wales) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads towards the bottom left corner, but Aleksandr Zarutskiy shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
    62'
    The game has come to an end for Brennan Johnson. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Mark Harris (Wales).
    62'
    Craig Bellamy has decided to make a change. Jordan James (Wales) replaces David Brooks.
    62'
    Substitution. Serikzan Muzhikov did his best and is replaced by Georgi Zhukov (Kazakhstan).
    61'
    The referee had an easy-decision to make. A yellow card is given to Islam Chesnokov (Kazakhstan) for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
    60'
    Yan Vorogovskiy (Kazakhstan) latched onto a loose pass on the edge of the box and let fly, but Karl Darlow saw it all the way and made a fine save to deny him.
    59'
    Askhat Tagybergen (Kazakhstan) takes the resulting corner which is well defended.
    58'
    Liam Cullen (Wales) collects a sweet pass on the edge of the box and in one movement smashes a shot in on goal, but it balloons high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Kazakhstan will have a goal kick.
    57'
    Serikzan Muzhikov (Kazakhstan) receives a deflected pass on the edge of the box and smashes the ball at goal. Unfortunately for him, it's well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Wales will have a goal kick.
    55'
    Daniel James (Wales) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players.
    54'
    Great teamplay by Wales as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
    52'
    Yan Vorogovskiy (Kazakhstan) is unable to feed an accurate cross into the box. The ball goes out of play and Wales will have a goal kick.
    47'
    The corner from Sorba Thomas goes into a dangerous area and finds Ben Davies (Wales), who outjumps the defence and glances a header into the back of the net. 2:1.
    47'
    Sorba Thomas (Wales) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
    46'
    The second half gets underway.
    45+6'
    The first half of today's match has just finished.
    45+5'
    The resulting corner from Askhat Tagybergen (Kazakhstan) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
    45+5'
    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Maksim Samorodov (Kazakhstan). The linesman points to the corner flag, Kazakhstan are going to take it.
    45+4'
    Islam Chesnokov (Kazakhstan) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
    45+4'
    Islam Chesnokov (Kazakhstan) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
    45+2'
    Erkin Tapalov (Kazakhstan) had a good opportunity from long range. His shot was directed towards the bottom left corner, but Karl Darlow was alert and made a comfortable save.
    45+2'
    Daniel James (Wales) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.
    45
    4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
    43'
    That's unlucky! David Brooks (Wales) side steps a tackle after receiving a pass, advances then hits a booming shot from mid-range which only rises at the last second to fly just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Kazakhstan.
    42'
    Here comes the VAR decision. Referee Donatas Rumsas produces a yellow card from his pocket and Maksim Samorodov (Kazakhstan) looks mighty relieved!
    40'
    It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Maksim Samorodov (Kazakhstan), but referee Donatas Rumsas must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!
    39'
    A clumsy foul by Maksim Samorodov (Kazakhstan) and Donatas Rumsas blows his whistle.
    38'
    Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Wales are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
    35'
    Daniel James (Wales) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat. It's a throw-in for Wales.
    32'
    Goal! Karl Darlow gets a hand on the penalty from Askhat Tagybergen (Kazakhstan), but can't stop it from flying low into the middle of the goal.
    32'
    Askhat Tagybergen (Kazakhstan) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
    31'
    Referee Donatas Rumsas is happy with his original decision after the VAR review. It’s a PENALTY to Kazakhstan!
    30'
    Hang on! It might not be a penalty for Kazakhstan as the ref now wants to review using VAR. This hopefully won't take too long.
    29'
    The referee blows his whistle after Connor Roberts (Wales) does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball. The referee makes the call - penalty to Kazakhstan!
    28'
    Maksim Samorodov (Kazakhstan) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.
    27'
    Brennan Johnson almost gets into in a promising position, but the through ball by David Brooks (Wales) from just inside the box is intercepted by one of the defending players.
    25'
    The ball is cleared after Daniel James (Wales) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
    23'
    Kazakhstan are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
    20'
    Daniel James (Wales) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.
    19'
    One of the Wales players is in on goal but gets upended by the defender in the box. That could be a penalty, but the ref says NO! Play continues.
    18'
    David Brooks (Wales) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
    14'
    Joe Rodon (Wales) jumps for a cross and produces a fine header from near the penalty spot, but it goes narrowly wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Kazakhstan will have a goal kick.
    14'
    Sorba Thomas (Wales) works the corner short.
    14'
    Brennan Johnson (Wales) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders. The ball goes out of play. Wales are awarded a corner kick.
    9'
    Goal! Ben Davies plays it to Daniel James (Wales), whose deflected shot from inside the box goes past the helpless Aleksandr Zarutskiy. 1:0.
    9'
    David Brooks (Wales) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.
    7'
    Wales seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
    5'
    Askhat Tagybergen (Kazakhstan) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
    4'
    Maksim Samorodov (Kazakhstan) breaks into the penalty area but his shot is blocked. Kazakhstan force a corner. They send men into the box.
    3'
    The Wales players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
    1'
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