"There's no excuses for us not to try to win every game in this group and we'll go home, reset and look forward to playing at home again. We're looking to put things right and get three points and then end this camp on a high."
"Wales have the advantage in the race to finish top having avoided defeat away from home against the Czechs. There is no automatic World Cup qualification route available to Wales because they are not in League A, meaning Wilkinson's side may have to come through three play-off ties to book a place in Brazil."
Wales salvaged a 2-2 draw against Czech Republic in their opening 2027 Women's World Cup qualifier, with Elise Hughes heading in a 93rd-minute equalizer. Manager Rhian Wilkinson's team underperformed but secured a potentially crucial point in Group B1. Wales and Czech Republic are expected to compete for top spot, with both teams facing winnable matches against Montenegro and Albania before their final group encounter in Cardiff in June. Wales will play Montenegro at home in Llanelli on Saturday. Since Wales are not in League A, they must finish top of their group to secure a favorable playoff draw, as finishing second or third would result in facing stronger opposition in the qualification playoffs for Brazil 2027.
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