Hello and welcome to our LIVE text commentary of Wales' crucial World Cup Qualifier in Moldova. All looked lost ahead of the midweek clash with Austria for Wales. Chris Coleman's men had picked up too many draws to trail Republic of Ireland in second by four points, but a vital win over Austria in Cardiff, coupled with the Republic's disappointing draw in Georgia, blew Group D wide open. Win tonight in Chisinau, and the pressure will be firmly piled on the Boys in Green, who take on group leaders Serbia in Dublin. Wales' goal difference could do with a boost, too. I'm Pete Hall, and I will be bringing you the action, as it happens, live!

World Cup Qualification UEFA / Matchday 8

Stadionul Zimbru / 05.09.2017

Moldova

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Wales

H. Robson-Kanu(81')
A. Ramsey(90+4')

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ByBen Snowball

Updated 05/09/2017 at 20:41 GMT

36'

Important challenge from James Chester as Ionita looked to break.

Big boys not firing...

34'

Wales have had the ball for a few minutes now, but still they cannot find that killer pass.

33'

Better possession for Wales, as they try to find a way through. Very patient football.

31'

CLOSE! Great effort from Ben Davies as he attacks the bouncing ball before lashing a volley just wide from 20-yards.

29'

Wales are simply struggling to find space. Moldova are making it very difficult. Plenty of time left, so no need to panic just yet.

27'

Fizzing, instinctive effort from Bale on the edge of the box, but the half-volley is always going wide.

26'

Wales still toiling here. Moldova have had a few free-kicks in dangerous areas. Coleman will be hoping they don't make one count.

24'

Free-kick from Moldova causes problems, but the referee penalises Alexandru Pascenco for a foul.

23'

Six men forward for Moldova as they break. They are not here to make up the numbers.

21'

Robson-Kanu's effort from the edge of the box is saved, but the linesman's flag was up either way.

20'

All Wales now. They have seized the initiative and really are causing problems.

18'

CHANCES! How have Wales not scored there? Bale's tame effort straight at the 'keeper is spilled, Aaron Ramsey is on hand to sweep home the rebound, but Cebanu brilliantly recovers to block, before Epureanu blocks Robson-Kanu's effort on the line. Incredible defensive effort, but it really should be 1-0.

16'

Moldova really starting to take the attack to Wales. This is not going to be easy.

15'

Ramsey with the corner, but it is headed clear once more. Still very little threat from Wales.

Spain showing Wales how to deal with minnows...

13'

Another shot from range for Moldova as Artur Ionita cuts inside twice before lashing an effort over the top.

11'

Alexandru Epureanu announces himself on the game by flying into a challenge on Gareth Bale, which earns the Moldovan captain a yellow card.

Reasonably slow pace to the game at the moment. Wales really struggling to get on the ball.

CLOSE! Robson-Kanu glances a header at goal from a corner, Moldova goalkeeper Ilie Cebanu scrambles across, but the ball rolls just wide.

Four Wales players on the cusp of a ban tonight. They mustn't get over excited.

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