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World Cup qualifying clockwatch: Wales 5-1 Belarus and more – live!

World Cup qualifying clockwatch Wales 51 Belarus and more  live
Wales thrashed Belarus in Cardiff to increase their chances of a home tie in the play-offs, while Belgium and world champions France booked their places in Qatar
Aaron Ramsey scores from the spot.
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  • 9.39pm GMT21:39 The full times
  • 9.38pm GMT21:38 GOAL! France 8-0 Kazakhstan (Mbappe 87)
  • 9.35pm GMT21:35 GOAL! Wales 5-1 Belarus (Roberts 89)
  • 9.34pm GMT21:34 GOAL! Wales 4-1 Belarus (Kontsevoi 87)
  • 9.32pm GMT21:32 GOAL! Montenegro 2-2 Netherlands (Vujnovic 86)
  • 9.31pm GMT21:31 GOAL! Montenegro 1-2 Netherlands (Vukotic 82)
  • 9.28pm GMT21:28 GOAL! France 7-0 Kazakhstan (Griezmann 84 pen)
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9.53pm GMT21:53

Two-goal Aaron Ramsey talks to Sky. “We did what we wanted to do: be on the front foot early in the game, and we managed to do that. It’s not always easy to play against a low block. It’s amazing to be back in front of our home fans. Tuesday’s game will be massive, hopefully we can get another result. Hopefully Gareth Bale will be good to go on Tuesday. I’m not sure but I think his substitution was just a precaution. We’ve had some great battles against Belgium over the years, so hopefully we’ll have another great night here.”

9.47pm GMT21:47

France join Belgium in Qatar next winter, four-goal Kylian Mbappe having put Kazakhstan to the sword. The Netherlands were eight minutes away from joining them, but inexplicably let a two-goal lead slip in Montenegro. They’re still two points clear at the top of Group G, but both Turkey and Norway can now beat them to automatic qualification. Tuesday’s games - Montenegro v Turkey, Netherlands v Norway - promise box-office thrills.

9.44pm GMT21:44

That’s a fine victory for Wales, who are now second in Group E with a three-point and two-goal advantage over the third-placed Czech Republic. Belgium, who travel to Cardiff on Tuesday, have secured their place in Qatar with their win over Estonia. Gareth Bale, now a member of the 100 Club, modestly, bordering on reluctantly, soaks up an ovation from the crowd, forced up front and centre by his happy team-mates. Wales could have another ton-up merchant soon, as well, Rob Page having sent on Wayne Hennessey for Danny Ward with a couple of minutes to go, so he can claim his 98th cap. There’s nice.

9.39pm GMT21:39

The full times

Group DBosnia and Herzegovina 1-3 FinlandFrance 8-0 Kazakhstan

Group EWales 5-1 BelarusBelgium 3-1 Estonia

Group GNorway 0-0 LatviaTurkey 6-0 GibraltarMontenegro 2-2 Netherlands

9.38pm GMT21:38

GOAL! France 8-0 Kazakhstan (Mbappe 87)

Four for Kylian Mbappe. Throw in one assist, and it’s been quite the performance from the PSG star.

9.37pm GMT21:37

Incidentally, there was a lovely moment on 85 minutes in Cardiff, as the crowd paid a warm, heartfelt tribute to the late Gary Speed. The former Wales star won 85 caps for his country, and took charge of his final game as manager ten years ago this week.

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