SM
Barcelona vs. Valencia: 16 hrs 37 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
AN
Euro Champ Qualifying | Group Stage
Nov 18, 2023 at 2pm UK
Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht
WN

Armenia
1 - 1
Wales

Zelarayan (5')
Haroyan (54')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Tiknizyan (45+2' og.)
Mepham (32'), Ampadu (54'), James (78')

Wales Euro 2024 hopes hit by Armenia draw

:Headline: Wales Euro 2024 hopes hit by Armenia draw:
Wales' fate regarding Euro 2024 qualification is no longer in their own hands after they can only earn a 1-1 draw with Armenia.
Sports Mole

Wales must now rely on other results if they are to qualify for Euro 2024 after they could only draw 1-1 away in Armenia on Saturday.

Lucas Zelarayan's early opener was cancelled out by an own goal from Nair Tyknizyan just before half time, and Rob Page's side were fortunate to hold onto a share of the spoils during the closing stages as Armenia pushed for all three points.

A draw suits neither team, each being left to depend on Croatia's final two results in Group D, and Wales will now need to beat Turkey on Tuesday to retain any chance of qualifying in second place.

In a game where Wales needed to win to keep their fate in their own hands, they made the worst start, conceding after just five minutes as Lucas Zelarayan converted low into the bottom corner after the visitors had failed to clear a corner.

Although Wales became more of a threat as the first half progressed, Armenia looked more likely to add a second, with Vahan Bichakchyan going close to doubling their advantage.

However, there were times when Wales' superior quality came to the fore - Harry Wilson seeing their first shot on target well saved - but it took a moment of good fortune to get back on level terms.

From a long throw, Joe Rodon was the target, but it was Nair Tyknizyan who could only head into his own net from eight yards out.

Rob Page took the decision to introduce Brennan Johnson at half time, but it was Armenia who looked by far the better team immediately after the break.

On the hour mark, Bichakchyan drilled a venomous effort off the underside of the crossbar, and Zelarayan somehow sent the rebound over the crossbar from close range.

Wales held in there, with Jordan James trying his luck at the other end with a testing 20-yard strike that was saved, while Neco Williams sent a drive marginally over from the edge of the box.

With both teams ideally requiring a victory, the game descended into an end-to-end contest, with Armenia sending several shots off target and Kieffer Moore seeing a header diverted away by the goalkeeper.

Back up the other end, Danny Ward was required to make a brilliant save to deny Edgar Sevikyan in the final minute of added-on time, and the latter then dragged a glorious opportunity well wide shortly afterwards.

Unless Croatia fail to defeat both Latvia and Armenia, Wales are likely looking at a playoff spot in March - an outcome that is undesirable yet one which Page's side will likely have to accept. body check tags ::

amp_article__529318 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2023-11-20 14:33:05:
html db last update - 2023-11-18 15:26:12 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!
Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Recommended Next on SM
Euro 2024 qualifying permutations: Who can qualify on Saturday?
Champions Man City continue title charge with win at Forest
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal35255585285780
2Manchester CityMan City34247382325079
3Liverpool35229477364175
4Aston Villa35207873522167
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs33186967521560
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd34166125251154
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341651374551953
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham351310125665-949
9Chelsea33139116359448
10Bournemouth35139135260-848
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves35137154855-746
12Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton341111125257-544
13Fulham35127165155-443
14Crystal Palace351010154557-1240
15Everton35128153748-1136
16Brentford3598185260-835
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3579194262-2026
18Luton TownLuton3567224877-2925
19Burnley3559213870-3224
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd3537253497-6316
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

This weekend's permutations: Who can be crowned champions, win promotion or suffer relegation?

1

TW

Premier League Team of the Week - Havertz, Gallagher, Robertson

2

PL

Bournemouth's Semenyo suffers "bad" injury in Brighton win

3

BS

Man City's Ederson set to miss rest of season?

4

MC

Five potential free agents Man Utd should target this summer

5

FP

Mikel Arteta hails "sensational" Arsenal star after derby victory

6

MA

Bournemouth create history with victory over Brighton & Hove Albion

7

BC

Preview: Bayern vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups

8

PB

Sunday's Premier League predictions including Tottenham vs. Arsenal

9

SP

Sunday's Bundesliga predictions including Monchengladbach vs. Union Berlin

10

SB


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .