Kazakhstan

Wales sink Kazakhstan to get World Cup campaign up and running

It was not pitch perfect but Wales made a winning start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, the substitute Rabbi Matondo capping victory in stoppage time after Ben Davies and Daniel James scored either side of a Kazakhstan penalty. The hush of trepidation that filled the Cardiff air approaching the final whistle confirmed what proved an awkward but satisfying night as Wales edged past Kazakhstan, 110th in the world, to preserve Craig Bellamy’s unbeaten record, though an improved performance is surely required if that is to remain in North Macedonia on Tuesday.Wales hope this is the start…