Wales Beat Croatia As Two Harry Wilson Goals Give Euro 2024 Qualifying Hopes Huge Boost

Harry Wilson scored two goals to fire Wales to a 2-1 win over Croatia in a Euro 2024 qualifier in Cardiff. Watch highlights from what was a huge win for Wales.
Wales Beat Croatia As Two Harry Wilson Goals Give Euro 2024 Qualifying Hopes Huge Boost
Wales Beat Croatia As Two Harry Wilson Goals Give Euro 2024 Qualifying Hopes Huge Boost /

Harry Wilson scored two goals to fire Wales to a 2-1 win over Croatia in a Euro 2024 qualifier in Cardiff.

Wales went into Sunday's game knowing that a loss against Luka Modric and Co would end all hope of Rob Page's side booking a place at next year's tournament in Germany.

Croatia started the game as strong favorites but were thoroughly outplayed.

Keeper Dominik Livakovic was called upon to make fine saves to deny Wilson and Neco Williams during a goalless first half.

But Livakovic was beaten by Wilson 87 seconds into the second half when the Fulham midfielder found the net with a first-time lob following a pass from David Brooks.

It was 2-0 just before the hour-mark when Wilson headed home from a Daniel James cross.

Harry Wilson pictured celebrating after scoring two goals for Wales in a 2-1 win over Croatia in October 2023
Harry Wilson scored two goals as Wales beat Croatia 2-1 in Cardiff on Sunday night :: IMAGO/PA Images/Tim Goode

Croatia did not record a shot on target until the 75th minute but a scrappy goal from Mario Pasalic set up a nervous final quarter-hour for the home team.

However, Wales held on to record a result that saw them move up to second place in Group D.

Croatia dropped to third, despite being level on points with Wales and having a much better goal difference.

That is because Wales now have a superior head-to-head record against Croatia.

Both sides have two matches left to play. Wales will travel to Armenia on November 18 before finishing their qualifying campaign at home to group leaders Turkey three days later. Two wins would guarantee qualification for Wales.

Croatia still need to play Latvia away and Armenia at home.

Turkey beat Latvia 4-0 in Konya on Sunday to book their place at Euro 2024.

Highlights: Wales 2-1 Croatia


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Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.