Wales 1-0 Ukraine: Andriy Yarmolenko own goal sees Wales reach World Cup for first time in 64 years

Wales have reached the World Cup finals for the first time in 64 years after edging past Ukraine in Cardiff. The only goal of the game came 11 minutes before the break when Gareth Bale drove a free kick at goal which Georgiy Bushchen seemed to have covered only for Andriy Yarmolenko, attempting to clear with a header falling backwards, to divert the ball into the net.

Ad/> Ukraine had more of the ball but they were denied by the superb defending of Ben Davies and saves of Wayne Hennessey, particularly his save from Artem Dovbyk in the closing stages. LigaBale hails 'incredible experience' as he confirms Real exit01/06/2022 AT 09:53 Wales could have stretched the lead in the second half when substitute Brennan Johnson slammed a shot against the post with almost his first touch and Bushchan denied Bale from point-blank range.

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