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Home advantage key after Turkey shake up group – Wales v Croatia talking points
Home advantage key after Turkey shake up group – Wales v Croatia talking points
Wales meet Croatia in a vital Euro 2024 qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday night. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five of the main talking points as Wales seek to keep their automatic qualification hopes alive. Perfect finish needed Turkey’s shock win in Croatia on Thursday has really thrown a spanner in the works. Wales had expected to be in a three-way fight with Turkey and Armenia for the second qualifying spot behind top speeds Croatia. Overtaking Croatia now looks like being Wales’ target, but a top-two spot only appears achievable by winning on Sunday and also beating Armenia and Turkey in their final group games next month. Cardiff fortress In a week when the UK and Ireland won the right to host Euro 2028 and the prospect of Wales returning to play at the Principality Stadium came into sharp focus, much has been made of making home advantage count at the Cardiff City Stadium. Wales have enjoyed some big nights there in the past, but that was often when Gareth Bale was in full flow and making the difference. A sell-out crowd will turn up in anticipation that Wales can make the stadium a fortress in the post-Bale era. Moore the merrier Kieffer Moore’s return to the fold is a big boost for Wales. Moore missed the last two Euro qualifiers after being sent off against Armenia in June. The 6ft 5in striker has had little game time at Bournemouth but Moore was in fine fettle during his 45-minute run-out against Gibraltar on Wednesday. Moore scored twice in the 4-0 friendly win to take his Wales goals tally to 12. Creaking Croatia? Croatia suffered their first-ever home defeat in a Euro qualifier against Turkey. But was it a one-off or something more meaningful? The 2018 World Cup finalists and 2022 semi-finalists are used to breezing through qualification but, having let two points slip against Wales at home, this campaign has been more challenging. Time might finally be catching up on midfield magician Luka Modric, 38 last month, while injuries to Tottenham winger Ivan Perisic and Hoffenheim forward Andrej Kramaric have hurt them. Wales win overdue Wales have proved accommodating opponents for Croatia, who they have yet to beat in seven attempts. Croatia have won four times with Wales’ best moments coming in three 1-1 draws. Simon Davies scored in a 2002 Varazdin friendly, Bale netted in a Euro 2020 qualifier in Cardiff, and Nathan Broadhead’s stoppage-time equaliser cheered Wales at the start of this campaign in March. Read More Ollie Watkins credits Unai Emery for helping him return to England squad Talking points as England face Fiji in World Cup quarter-finals Daniel James insists Wales can still qualify for Euro 2024 I feel sorry for the manager – Chiedozie Ogbene sympathises with Stephen Kenny Gareth Southgate questions why England fans booed Jordan Henderson Stephen Kenny admits Republic of Ireland ‘needed to win’ against Greece
2023-10-14 18:47
Matt Canada Had a Visceral Reaction to the Steelers Very Nearly Doing Something on Offense
Matt Canada Had a Visceral Reaction to the Steelers Very Nearly Doing Something on Offense
VIDEO: Matt Canada swears when the Steelers almost do something good.
2023-10-09 03:54
Willie Mays reacts to Giants-Cardinals being played at Rickwood Field in 2024
Willie Mays reacts to Giants-Cardinals being played at Rickwood Field in 2024
On June 20th, 2024, the Giants and Cardinals will play a Major League Baseball game at Rickwood Field, the former home of the great Willie Mays.Rickwood Field is the oldest professional baseball field in the United States. It's built in Birmingham, Alabama and has been the home field for th...
2023-06-21 21:55
Barcelona forward rules out summer transfer
Barcelona forward rules out summer transfer
Ferran Torres has ruled out leaving Barcelona this summer.
2023-07-28 17:27
McLaughlin, Stidham lead the Broncos past the mistake-prone Rams 41-0 in preseason finale
McLaughlin, Stidham lead the Broncos past the mistake-prone Rams 41-0 in preseason finale
The Denver Broncos closed out the preseason with a 41-0 rout of the Los Angeles Rams after a pair of joint practices with coach Sean McVay's team
2023-08-27 12:56
Formula One helps Vegas expand efforts to become a destination for sports with international appeal
Formula One helps Vegas expand efforts to become a destination for sports with international appeal
The world's best Formula One drivers will speed down the Las Vegas Strip this week
2023-11-15 19:29
Latest details from Jackson Mahomes arrest are beyond concerning
Latest details from Jackson Mahomes arrest are beyond concerning
One week after the disturbing news of Jackson Mahomes' arrest, more chilling details have come to light.Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested earlier this May on sexual battery charges.The charges stem from an incident in February i...
2023-05-17 05:29
Justin Jefferson had a perfect and ultimate relatable reaction to 99 Madden rating
Justin Jefferson had a perfect and ultimate relatable reaction to 99 Madden rating
Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson is the latest NFL player to join the Madden 99 club. His reaction is priceless.Justin Jefferson is the best wide receiver in the NFL. At least, that's how the team behind EA Sports' Madden 24 ranked him. The Minnesota Vikings wideout will be r...
2023-07-18 04:24
Why Richarlison refuses to shake Michail Antonio's hand
Why Richarlison refuses to shake Michail Antonio's hand
An explanation as to why Richarlison is refusing to shake Michail Antonio's hand and a background behind the feud between the West Ham and Tottenham strikers
2023-08-17 22:17
NFL Dolphins receiver Davis out of hospital after game-ending hit
NFL Dolphins receiver Davis out of hospital after game-ending hit
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Daewood Davis was released from the hospital on Sunday after being stretchered off the field following what proved to be an...
2023-08-28 01:19
Utah seeking seventh straight win over Colorado
Utah seeking seventh straight win over Colorado
Utah has sights set on winning a seventh straight game over Colorado in the rivalry series between the two teams
2023-11-23 01:28
Chelsea to wear home shirt against West Ham as wait for away kit continues
Chelsea to wear home shirt against West Ham as wait for away kit continues
Chelsea will wear their home kit against West Ham as fans continue to wait for the away kit.
2023-08-19 23:27