At 0:00 on June 6, Beijing time, the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifier European play-off Group A final was held at Cardiff Stadium, Wales played against Ukraine at home. With Bell creating an own goal from the opponent's free kick, Wales defeated Ukraine 1-0 and won the 13th and final spot in the European region to advance to the World Cup. This will be the second time in the history of the Welsh team to participate in the World Cup after 1958. They will be in Group B with England, Iran and the United States.
In the 2nd minute, Zinchenko scored directly with a long-distance free kick, but the penalty was invalidated by the referee, indicating that he had to listen to the whistle before kicking.
In the competition, Welsh goalkeeper Hennessy repeatedly performed brilliantly. In the 12th minute, Yarmolenko took a cross from the right and broke into the penalty area to form a single shot. His shot was saved by Hennessy. He quickly held the ball after taking the first shot.
In the 30th minute, Yaremchuk made a pass from the top of the arc in the penalty area, and Tsygankov inserted in the penalty area. Hennessey destroyed the ball before he could take a shot and saved it from the bottom line.
In the 34th minute, Bell took a free kick from the left side of the penalty area. As the ball flew towards the goal, Yarmolenko's header from the previous point accidentally hit his own goal and scored an own goal. Wales 1- 0 lead!
In the 49th minute, Wales counterattacked. Moore crossed the goal from the left side of the penalty area. Ramsey shot from close range and missed the right post, missing the opportunity to score.
In the 55th minute, Chigankov passed a low ball across the penalty area from the left. Yarmolenko shot in front of the goal from close range. Hennessy stretched his foot to block the ball out of the goal.
In the 76th minute, Ramsey met his teammate from the left side of the penalty area and passed to the right side of the penalty area. Bell, who followed up from behind, shot into the far corner and was saved by goalkeeper Bush Chang.
In the 84th minute, Dovbik received a pass from his teammate from the left and headed the ball from close range. Hennessy reacted quickly and saved the ball with one palm.
The game then ended, with Wales defeating Ukraine 1-0 and entering the World Cup again after 64 years.
The lineup of both sides:
