Wales break Ukraine hearts to reach first World Cup in 64 years

It has taken 64 years for Wales but they will be playing in a World Cup Finals after an emotional, passionate and pulsating play-off victory over Ukraine in Cardiff
Wales break Ukraine hearts to reach first World Cup in 64 years

Wales' Gareth Bale (second left) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier play-off final match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Sunday June 5, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Wales 1 Ukraine 0 

It has taken 64 years for Wales, and 16 years for Gareth Bale, but, finally, both will be playing in a World Cup Finals after an emotional, passionate and pulsating play-off victory over Ukraine in Cardiff.

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