Huge Euro 2024 qualifier win for Davies and Rodon
Sun 15 October 2023, 22:00|Tottenham Hotspur
Ben Davies and Joe Rodon helped Wales to a crucial 2-1 victory over Croatia in their Euro 2024 qualification campaign in Cardiff on Sunday evening.
Heading into the clash three points adrift of the Vatreni, who occupied the second of two qualifying spots, Wales dominated the encounter at the Cardiff City Stadium to grab a result which keeps their hopes of qualifying for next year's European Championships well and truly alive.
Ben, who grabbed his second goal for his country on Wednesday (11 October), captained the Dragons once more and lined up in a back three alongside Joe from the start in the Welsh capital.
Fulham's Harry Wilson grabbed the crucial goals for Wales, scoring both within the opening quarter of an hour of the second period before Croatia provided some late nerves with Mario Pasalic heading in with 15 minutes remaining.
Yet, with some stern defending and formidable resilience, Ben and Joe helped their nation hold firm and take three points. Qualification is now in Welsh hands with them leapfrogging Croatia into second place on the basis of their head-to-head record. Two games remain for Wales and our Welsh duo will know work is still to be done with matches against Armenia and Turkey to come.
The match was Ben's 82nd appearance for his country while Joe racked up his 40th game in Wales red.
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