Wales vs Poland LIVE: Latest score and updates from Euro 2024 play-off final as Ben Davies goal ruled out
Wales and Poland face off in a crucial encounter this evening which will determine which of the two nations plays a part in Euro 2024 this year.
The teams are one game away from a place at the tournament and meet in a qualifying play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium where Wales should be the favourites to triumph. They have home advantage and although lacking the star power of a Robert Lewandowski, who is sure to line-up for Poland, they should have enough ability to reach a third successive European Championship in front of the Red Wall.
Both sides cruised through their play-off semi-finals with Wales beating Finland 4-1 and Poland demolishing Estonia 5-1. Yet, Poland are no pushovers though they are vulnerable. The visitors tend not to travel well but have good memories of facing Wales with their 1-0 win at this stadium in September 2022 one of only two victories away from home since October 2020.
The winner of the tie in Cardiff will advance to this summer’s tournament and join the Netherlands, Austria and France in Group D.
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HT Wales 0-0 Poland
At the end of the first half, Poland had created four chances to score which was slightly more than Wales’ three. The better opportunities came to the hosts though who almost went ahead before Ben Davies’ opener was chalked off.
All to play for in the second half.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:46
HT Wales 0-0 Poland
In the other Euro 2024 play off finals played today, Iceland have a 1-0 lead over Ukraine who saw their equaliser ruled out after a VAR check – there are 45 minutes left to play in that match.
Earlier, Georgia reached their first European Championship after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Greece in the 5pm kick off. Will Wales be joining them in Germany?
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:42
Half-time! Wales 0-0 Poland
45+1 mins: It’s still all to play for at the break as the teams head into the break all square. VAR confirmed that Ben Davies was just offside in the build up to his disallowed goal.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:34
Disallowed! Wales 0-0 Poland
45 mins: It’s an end-to-end match with neither team managing any good chances on goal. One minute of added time to go.
A short throw in comes to Neco Williams who flicks a cross into the box. Kieffer Moore rises and nods the ball up to Ben Davies who heads it into the back of the net.
The crowd erupt but the offside flag goes up immediately.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:32
Wales 0-0 Poland
42 mins: Ukraine have equalised against Iceland in the other play-off final. Wales look more settled and confident now especially when they have the ball at their feet.
There’s a scrappiness to play though when they’re forced to defend as though they’re preoccupied with the ability of Robert Lewandowski and are scrambling to keep him quiet.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:26
Wales 0-0 Poland
39 mins: Zalewski flicks a cross into the box from the left after a good run into the box. He finds Robert Lewandowski but the forward nods the ball down for a teammate and Wales boot the ball away.
Kieffer Moore collects it further up the pitch and wins a free kick after a foul from Pawel Dawidowicz.
Harry Wilson delivers a low pass from the set piece and looks for Ben Davies but his pass is too heavy and Szczesny scoops up the ball.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:24
Wales 0-0 Poland
36 mins: A lovely long ball comes over the top for Brennan Johnson who brings it down beautifully before slipping a pass to Neco Williams on the overlap.
He squirts a low pass into the box but Harry Wilson can’t get a foot to it and Poland scramble it away.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:21
Wales 0-0 Poland
33 mins: There’s a rendition of Yma o Hyd from the Welsh supporters which never fails to get the spine tingling and the goosebumps out.
Will the Wales players respond with renewed effort?
In the other Euro play-off final taking place right now, Iceland have taken the lead over Ukraine.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:19
Wales 0-0 Poland
30 mins: Kieffer Moore has been a big threat for Wales over the first half and hour or so and takes a kick to the back of the leg after a forceful clearance from Frankowski.
Poland’s attack down the right wing means Ben Davies have some work to do and expertly blocks the cross from coming into the box.
Mike Jones26 March 2024 20:15