Wales kept alive their hopes of automatic Euro 2020 qualification with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan in Baku. Wales had been guaranteed the cushion of a play-off spot in March by Sweden winning in Romania on Friday. But Wales had their sights set on automatic qualification – and almost certainly needed closing wins against Azerbaijan and Hungary to do so. Azerbaijan goalkeeper Salahat Agayev saved from Wilson and Morrell in the opening nine minutes as Wales started at a good tempo and on the front foot. Bale was replaced just before the hour with Ramsey making a welcome return as Wales saw the game out with ease.

Source: Irish Examiner November 16, 2019 19:07 UTC