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Oct. 11th, 2008
Wales 2-0 Liechtenstein
Oct. 11th, 2008 09:24 pmTook Small to see the international at the Millennium Stadium tonight. Not, of course, that this will even remotely mean anything to roughly 99% of my f-list. It was the first home game of the World Cup 2010 qualifying campaign, and it was a decent, entertaining match.
Wales dominated possession, and really should have taken an early lead, but looked vulnerable on the break. The first goal didn't come until just before half time, after half a dozen good chances had been wasted. Craig Bellamy was probably the biggest offender - just back from injury, he worked hard and hustled brilliantly, but that final touch was woeful every time. He even missed a penalty right on half time.
Second half saw plenty of open, fluid play, but still that final touch wasn't there. Wales finally doubled their lead with a header from a corner ten minutes before time - massive deflection; keeper never stood a chance.
Final score 2-0. Respectable enough, and a decent start to the campaign, although the winning margin could and should have been a lot higher. And Small had a blast - I've been taking her to the football internationals for years now, and she has always loved it, the atmosphere and excitement of a live game. We didn't get to any games last season, though, for one reason and another, so it felt good to get back out there again! Especially since, as mentioned in my last post, it has been rather an unsettled and disruptive last couple of days.
Overall, it was a good night - fantastic atmosphere, as usual, and an entertaining game. Would be quite happy if they stopped selling those wretched hooters that the kids blast away on throughout, though!
Wales dominated possession, and really should have taken an early lead, but looked vulnerable on the break. The first goal didn't come until just before half time, after half a dozen good chances had been wasted. Craig Bellamy was probably the biggest offender - just back from injury, he worked hard and hustled brilliantly, but that final touch was woeful every time. He even missed a penalty right on half time.
Second half saw plenty of open, fluid play, but still that final touch wasn't there. Wales finally doubled their lead with a header from a corner ten minutes before time - massive deflection; keeper never stood a chance.
Final score 2-0. Respectable enough, and a decent start to the campaign, although the winning margin could and should have been a lot higher. And Small had a blast - I've been taking her to the football internationals for years now, and she has always loved it, the atmosphere and excitement of a live game. We didn't get to any games last season, though, for one reason and another, so it felt good to get back out there again! Especially since, as mentioned in my last post, it has been rather an unsettled and disruptive last couple of days.
Overall, it was a good night - fantastic atmosphere, as usual, and an entertaining game. Would be quite happy if they stopped selling those wretched hooters that the kids blast away on throughout, though!
Wales 2-0 Liechtenstein
Oct. 11th, 2008 09:24 pmTook Small to see the international at the Millennium Stadium tonight. Not, of course, that this will even remotely mean anything to roughly 99% of my f-list. It was the first home game of the World Cup 2010 qualifying campaign, and it was a decent, entertaining match.
Wales dominated possession, and really should have taken an early lead, but looked vulnerable on the break. The first goal didn't come until just before half time, after half a dozen good chances had been wasted. Craig Bellamy was probably the biggest offender - just back from injury, he worked hard and hustled brilliantly, but that final touch was woeful every time. He even missed a penalty right on half time.
Second half saw plenty of open, fluid play, but still that final touch wasn't there. Wales finally doubled their lead with a header from a corner ten minutes before time - massive deflection; keeper never stood a chance.
Final score 2-0. Respectable enough, and a decent start to the campaign, although the winning margin could and should have been a lot higher. And Small had a blast - I've been taking her to the football internationals for years now, and she has always loved it, the atmosphere and excitement of a live game. We didn't get to any games last season, though, for one reason and another, so it felt good to get back out there again! Especially since, as mentioned in my last post, it has been rather an unsettled and disruptive last couple of days.
Overall, it was a good night - fantastic atmosphere, as usual, and an entertaining game. Would be quite happy if they stopped selling those wretched hooters that the kids blast away on throughout, though!
Wales dominated possession, and really should have taken an early lead, but looked vulnerable on the break. The first goal didn't come until just before half time, after half a dozen good chances had been wasted. Craig Bellamy was probably the biggest offender - just back from injury, he worked hard and hustled brilliantly, but that final touch was woeful every time. He even missed a penalty right on half time.
Second half saw plenty of open, fluid play, but still that final touch wasn't there. Wales finally doubled their lead with a header from a corner ten minutes before time - massive deflection; keeper never stood a chance.
Final score 2-0. Respectable enough, and a decent start to the campaign, although the winning margin could and should have been a lot higher. And Small had a blast - I've been taking her to the football internationals for years now, and she has always loved it, the atmosphere and excitement of a live game. We didn't get to any games last season, though, for one reason and another, so it felt good to get back out there again! Especially since, as mentioned in my last post, it has been rather an unsettled and disruptive last couple of days.
Overall, it was a good night - fantastic atmosphere, as usual, and an entertaining game. Would be quite happy if they stopped selling those wretched hooters that the kids blast away on throughout, though!