Wales Edge Kazakhstan to Boost World Cup Hopes
- Craig Bellamy, Wales' manager, expressed that he was 'blown away' by debutant Dylan Lawlor during a 1-0 win against Kazakhstan in the FIFA World Cup qualifier.
- Kieffer Moore scored the only goal, helping Wales rise above North Macedonia in their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.
- Dylan Lawlor's performance included crucial defensive interceptions, showcasing his maturity at just 19 years old, according to Bellamy.
- Wales is set to face Canada in a friendly before continuing their World Cup qualifying campaign against Belgium.
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Craig Bellamy promises Wales will improve after beating Kazakhstan to top group
Kieffer Moore’s first-half winner was his 15th goal for Wales.
Kieffer Moore’s Close-Range Strike Sends Wales to the Top of Group J with Win Over Kazakhstan – EUROP INFO
Wales edged to the summit of Group J following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kazakhstan, courtesy of Kieffer Moore’s close-range finish. The visiting side, managed by Craig Bellamy, secured all three points in a tightly contested encounter, strengthening their position in the qualifying campaign. Sky Sports reports on a disciplined Welsh performance that proved enough to overcome Kazakhstan’s resolute defence on the road. Kazakhstan’s Defensive…
Bellamy pleased with hard-fought win against Kazakhstan
Kieffer Moore’s finish proved to be the decisive blow. A strike which would mark the occasion of his 50th cap perfectly after Swansea City’s Liam Cullen’s header had been saved by home goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov. Wales entered the Group J contest ranked 83 places higher than Kazakhstan in the Fifa world rankings, whose position of 114th casts them among the minnows of European football. But Kazakhstan caused plenty of problems and their ene…
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