UEFA U.19 Elite Round | Game 3 v Greece | 3-0 Wales
Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:40 pm
Monday 2nd June 2014.
Wales beat Greece in Portugal this evening with plenty to spare.
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Geraint Williams' players had to work hard to break-down a stubborn Greek side that had lost both of their two previous group games.
The first half was goalless, but the second 45 minutes were more interesting. Once again, Cardiff City's Tom O'Sullivan was the man who broke the deadlock, winning a penalty on 55 minutes that he converted to put Wales 1-0 up.
Williams sent-on Callum Saunder for Jake Charles on 68 minutes and the young forward scored with his first touch of the ball to make it 2-0.
Eight minutes later, O'Sullivan got his second a the third for Wales to condemn the Greeks to bottom spot in the group. Other goals could have come the way of the Welsh forwards but the match ended on 3-0 and a satisfying end to a qualifying group that with a little more rub of the green could have seen the team challenge for the top spot.
A bright end to a season that has been the most successful for the Under 19's for some time - including the 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in the first UEFA group. The competitive tally for the season reads: Played 6, Won 2, Drawn 2, Lost 2. Goals for: 13, Against: 9. On top of that, two friendlies with Montenegro, showing another win and a draw.
Wales beat Greece in Portugal this evening with plenty to spare.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=142427
Geraint Williams' players had to work hard to break-down a stubborn Greek side that had lost both of their two previous group games.
The first half was goalless, but the second 45 minutes were more interesting. Once again, Cardiff City's Tom O'Sullivan was the man who broke the deadlock, winning a penalty on 55 minutes that he converted to put Wales 1-0 up.
Williams sent-on Callum Saunder for Jake Charles on 68 minutes and the young forward scored with his first touch of the ball to make it 2-0.
Eight minutes later, O'Sullivan got his second a the third for Wales to condemn the Greeks to bottom spot in the group. Other goals could have come the way of the Welsh forwards but the match ended on 3-0 and a satisfying end to a qualifying group that with a little more rub of the green could have seen the team challenge for the top spot.
A bright end to a season that has been the most successful for the Under 19's for some time - including the 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in the first UEFA group. The competitive tally for the season reads: Played 6, Won 2, Drawn 2, Lost 2. Goals for: 13, Against: 9. On top of that, two friendlies with Montenegro, showing another win and a draw.
Re: UEFA U.19 Elite Round | Game 3 v Greece | 3-0 Wales
Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:03 pm
Although we didn't qualify for the finals this is the best a young Welsh side has done in years. There's some good players in the squad, the likes of John, O'Sullivan, Harry Wilson, George Williams, Curtis Watkins, Josh Sheehan etc.
Most of them already play for the U21s so with some more experience Wales could have their best squad yet in 2 or 3 years time. Really optimistic now, especially if the senior team reaches at least the playoffs
Most of them already play for the U21s so with some more experience Wales could have their best squad yet in 2 or 3 years time. Really optimistic now, especially if the senior team reaches at least the playoffs
Re: UEFA U.19 Elite Round | Game 3 v Greece | 3-0 Wales
Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:07 pm
CantonJack wrote:Although we didn't qualify for the finals this is the best a young Welsh side has done in years. There's some good players in the squad, the likes of John, O'Sullivan, Harry Wilson, George Williams, Curtis Watkins, Josh Sheehan etc.
Most of them already play for the U21s so with some more experience Wales could have their best squad yet in 2 or 3 years time. Really optimistic now, especially if the senior team reaches at least the playoffs
All about development for club now which is vital to how they mature and grow now, exciting times though.
Re: UEFA U.19 Elite Round | Game 3 v Greece | 3-0 Wales
Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:17 pm
In about five years time I believe Wales will have the best pool of players to choose from in our history. We will be less reliant on certain stars showing up.