Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of this afternoon’s international match: Wales vs Albania. Today’s game marks Wales’ final international friendly and will be a valuable exercise for The Dragons before they face Switzerland in their opening Euro 2020 match on 12th June. Following a 3-0 defeat to France earlier this week, Manager Page has made it clear he plans to rotate his squad to ensure the players are fit for next week’s opener. KO 17:00 BST.
International friendlies
Cardiff City Stadium / 05.06.2021
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Updated 05/06/2021 at 17:51 GMT
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End of 2nd Half
92'
FT: Wales 0 - 0 Albania. This evening's match ends in a goalless draw in a game that was short of goals but not on competitiveness. Wales came out stronger in the second half, with the addition of Wilson, Moore and Bale providing more of a threat to a well organised Albanian defence.
88'
Wales
The welsh fans are still deep in song despite the goalless scoreline. Is there time for last minute joy for The Dragons?
83'
Albania
Tempers fray yet again as both Laci and Mepham are booked following a meaty challenge on Jonny Williams.
80'
Corner for Wales. Wilson to take..
76'
SUBSTITUTION: Laci is brought on for Albania.
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On
Q. Laci
Albania
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Off
K. Bare
Albania
76'
Albania
SUBSTITUTION: Manaj is replaced by Seferi.
On
T. Seferi
Albania
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Off
R. Manaj
Albania
76'
SUBSTITUTION: Brooks makes way for Williams.
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On
J. Williams
Wales
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Off
D. Brooks
Wales
76'
Albania
SUBSTITUTION: Kallaku replaces Cekici.
On
S. Kallaku
Albania
Off
E. Cekici
Albania
74'
Wales
Wales coming close again. Instant impact from Bale as he sets an inch perfect ball for Moore whose header is fired straight into Selmani's hands.
73'
Wales
What an effort! Williams launches a fizzing shot at the goal but Selmani unconvincingly palms the ball away.
72'
Wales
Gareth Bale receives an incredibly warm welcome for the fans as he comes on for the final twenty minutes.
71'
Wales
WALES SUBSTITUTION: Gareth Bale replaces Roberts.
67'
Wales
Chance for Harry Wilson! The youngster cleverly shrugs off Bare but his shot is pulled wide of the goal.
60'
Wales
WALES SUBSTITUTION: Davies, Allen and Ramsey make way for Rodon, Wilson and Smith.
60'
Wales
Solid defending from Albania as Wales turn on the pressure. Moore fires a ball across the face of goal but it's cleared by Kumbulla.
56'
Albania
Drama on the touchline...Norrington Davies is booked after he pushed Manaj off the pitch, who inadvertly takes out the Albanian manager Reja.
53'
Wales
Wales looking sharper since the introduction of Moore. The movement and pace of Ramsey is entertaining some intricate play from Wales in the early stages of the second half.
48'
Albania
Possession is spilled by Brooks in a dangerous area but Djimsiti's shot travels way beyond the Hennessey's goal.
47'
Wales
Ramsey is taken down with a concerning blow to his knee, but the Juventus midfielder returns to play.
46'
Albania
ALBANIA SUBSTITUTION: Doka is replaced by Veseli.
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F. Veseli
Albania
Off
A. Doka
Albania