Bale stunners edge Wales past Austria in playoff

Gareth Bale scored both goals as Wales edged Austria 2-1 in their playoff semifinal on Thursday to move a step closer to the World Cup finals.
May 17, 2023, 04:58 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Wales
Austria
  • KO
  • 24
  • 25
  • HT
  • 51
  • 55
  • 59
  • 64
  • 77
  • 87
  • 88
  • 88
  • 90+3
  • 90+4
  • FT
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Match Commentary

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Match ends, Wales 2, Austria 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Wales 2, Austria 1.
90'+5'
Corner, Wales. Conceded by Heinz Lindner.
Match Stats
WALAUT
Possession
34.4%
65.634.4
65.6%
Shots on Goal
7
4
Shot Attempts
14
16
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
4
6
Saves
3
5

Match Formations

  • 1
    Hennessey
  • 4
    Davies
  • 6
    Rodon
  • 15
    Ampadu
  • 3
    Williams
  • 8
    Wilson
  • 7
    Allen
  • 10
    Ramsey
  • 14
    Roberts
  • 20
    James
  • 11
    Bale

Game Information

Cardiff City Stadium
7:45 PM, 24 March 2022
Cardiff, Wales
Attendance: 32,053
  • Referees:
  • Szymon Marciniak