Wales Women win Play-Off Semi-Final after four disallowed goals

Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-Off First Round
Jess Fishlock volleys home for Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium. (James Whitehead/SPP)

Wales Women’s record crowd of 15,200 saw them beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 in a World Cup Qualifying Play-Off Semi-Final.

Ceri Holland had a header saved, moments after Laura O’Sullivan made a smart stop with an outstretched boot.

Kayleigh Green had a goal ruled out for offside, a Holland strike was turned into the crossbar.

Green again had the ball in the net midway through the second-half but it was also ruled out for offside.

More frustration followed for Wales as both substitute Ffion Morgan and Jess Fishlock had efforts disallowed for offside in quick succession.

The breakthrough finally came on 105 minutes, with a superb Fishlock volley from Rachel Rowe’s free kick.

Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-Off First Round - Cardiff City Stadium
Wales players celebrate after Jess Fishlock scores. (James Whitehead/SPP)

Gemma Grainger’s team will now play Switzerland in their second Play-Off match on Tuesday 11 October in Zurich

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