Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Friendly Result: WALES 1 GEORGIA 2

In their final friendly before World Cup qualification commences next month, Wales fell to a shock last minute defeat in Swansea to the war-torn Georgians thanks to horrific defending.

It was a game and result to forget. The second half performance, in which Wales seemed to switch off almost completely will worry John Toshack, but he will bear in mind a first half showing beofre changes were made that saw Wales lead through Jason Koumas on 16 minutes and not quite take the chances that would have put them out of sight.

Cardiff City's Paul Parry returning after a self-imposed absence of 18 months for personal problems - which he recently revealed were problems of divorce - played well up front.

Coming after the U-21 deflating defeat, it was a bad night for Welsh football but, in the bigger picture, an emotional one and national morale booster that trancends football to Georgia.

Independent
WalesOnline
International Herald Tribune - France
Goal.com - Switzerland
The Press Association

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