Ampadu Leads Wales to Victory as Leeds Quartet Shines Against Liechtenstein
Wales claimed a narrow victory over Liechtenstein with a 1-0 scoreline in their latest World Cup qualifying match. This decisive encounter took place in Vaduz on Friday evening. Several players from Leeds United made significant contributions to the match.
Ampadu Leads Wales to Victory
Ethan Ampadu captained the Welsh side in the absence of key players Ben Davies and Aaron Ramsey. His leadership was evident as he completed a remarkable 90 minutes on the pitch, demonstrating his energy and skill in midfield. Ampadu achieved a commendable performance with:
- 103 touches
- Two tackles
- Two clearances
- One interception
- Six recoveries
- Four duels won
Unfortunately, Ampadu received a yellow card in the 86th minute, which will see him miss Wales’ upcoming match against North Macedonia.
Leeds United Players Shine
Besides Ampadu, three other Leeds players made notable contributions. Karl Darlow, who played the full match, secured a clean sheet, showcasing his goalkeeping prowess. Joe Rodon also excelled, boasting an impressive passing accuracy with:
- 146 completed passes out of 147 (99% success rate)
- One tackle
- Two clearances
- Six recoveries
- Three duels won
Dan James contributed significantly, providing the assist for Jordan James’ 61st-minute winning goal. Earlier in the match, he nearly scored himself after hitting the post from a cross delivered by Sorba Thomas.
Wales’ win keeps their qualification hopes alive. To secure a home play-off semi-final in March, Wales must achieve victory in their next match against North Macedonia, scheduled for Tuesday at 7:45 PM. Currently, they are trailing Group J leaders Belgium and need a solid performance to finish second.
