"Jordan James claimed his first Wales goal from close range after Liechtenstein's assorted collection of full-time players, office workers and students had held out for over an hour. James wheeled away in delight with his obvious relief shared by 3,000 Wales fans filling three sides of the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz. Moments later, however, James was booked and another late caution for Ethan Ampadu means both midfielders are ruled out of Tuesday's crunch tie with North Macedonia through suspension."
"Craig Bellamy had an unfamiliar view from the stands with the Wales manager serving a touchline ban after receiving a second yellow card in the competition last month. Bellamy's assistant Piet Cremers took his place in the technical area and four of Wales' starters James, Ampadu, Joe Rodon Neco Williams were a booking away from missing out the final qualifier. Two of them came unstuck in incidents that could really hurt Wales."
Wales secured a 1-0 win over Liechtenstein with Jordan James scoring his first Wales goal from close range. The goal came after over an hour of Liechtenstein holding out, with 3,000 Wales fans filling three sides of the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz. Both Jordan James and Ethan Ampadu received late bookings and are suspended for the crucial qualifier against North Macedonia. Craig Bellamy served a touchline ban, with assistant Piet Cremers in the technical area. Liechtenstein, ranked 206th, defended deep and conceded frequently in qualifying. Nathan Broadhead's pressing created openings and Benjamin Buchel produced saves to deny Wales on several occasions.
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