Match report

Wales Secures 3-1 Win Over Kazakhstan in World Cup Qualification

Wales
Wales
3–1
FT
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Mar 22, 2025

Wales emerged victorious against Kazakhstan with a 3-1 win in a crucial World Cup Qualification match. Daniel James opened the scoring early on, followed by a penalty from Kazakhstan's A. Tagybergen. However, B. Davies and Rabbi Matondo's late goals secured the victory for Wales.

Key Facts

  • • Daniel James scored the opening goal for Wales in the 9th minute
  • • A. Tagybergen equalized for Kazakhstan from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute
  • • B. Davies put Wales back in the lead with a goal in the 47th minute
  • • Rabbi Matondo sealed the victory for Wales with a goal in the 90th minute
  • • Kazakhstan had two yellow cards to their name, one for M. Samorodov and another for I. Chesnokov

Lineups

Wales

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Darlow (G)
  • 14 C. Roberts (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 4 B. Davies (D)
  • 3 N. Williams (D)
  • 22 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 15 L. Cullen (M)
  • 20 D. James (M)
  • 10 D. Brooks (M)
  • 19 S. Thomas (M)
  • 11 B. Johnson (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Ward
  • 21 A. Davies
  • 2 C. Mepham
  • 5 B. Cabango
  • 7 J. Allen
  • 8 T. Lawrence
  • 9 R. Matondo
  • 13 K. Moore
  • 16 J. Dasilva
  • 17 J. James
  • 18 M. Harris
  • 23 N. Broadhead

Kazakhstan

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 15 A. Zarutskiy (G)
  • 16 E. Tapalov (D)
  • 4 M. Bystrov (D)
  • 22 A. Marochkin (D)
  • 3 N. Alip (D)
  • 11 Y. Vorogovskiy (D)
  • 23 I. Chesnokov (M)
  • 8 A. Tagybergen (M)
  • 7 S. Muzhikov (M)
  • 10 M. Samorodov (M)
  • 19 A. Zhaksylykov

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Pokatilov
  • 12 M. Seysen
  • 2 S. Astanov
  • 5 A. Zhumakhanov
  • 6 U. Zhaksybaev
  • 9 G. Kenzhebek
  • 13 N. Zhagorov
  • 14 G. Zhukov
  • 17 A. Aymbetov
  • 18 D. Satpaev
  • 20 R. Orazov
  • 21 A. Mukhammed

Timeline

  1. Wales
    9' Wales Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniel James · Assist: B. Davies
  2. Kazakhstan
    32' Kazakhstan Goal · Penalty
    A. Tagybergen
  3. Kazakhstan
    40' Kazakhstan Var · Card reviewed
    M. Samorodov
  4. Kazakhstan
    42' Kazakhstan Card · Yellow Card
    M. Samorodov

    Foul

  5. Wales
    47' Wales Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Davies · Assist: S. Thomas
  6. Kazakhstan
    61' Kazakhstan Card · Yellow Card
    I. Chesnokov

    Foul

  7. Kazakhstan
    62' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Serikzhan Muzhikov · On: G. Zhukov
  8. Wales
    62' Wales subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Johnson · On: M. Harris
  9. Kazakhstan
    74' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Zhaksylykov · On: A. Aymbetov
  10. Kazakhstan
    74' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Samorodov · On: D. Satpaev
  11. Wales
    86' Wales subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Daniel James · On: Rabbi Matondo
  12. Kazakhstan
    86' Kazakhstan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Chesnokov · On: G. Kenzhebek
  13. Wales
    90' Wales Goal · Normal Goal
    Rabbi Matondo · Assist: S. Thomas

Match Stats

Stat Wales Kazakhstan
Fouls 5 7
Pass Accuracy 92% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 682 265
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 629 208
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Daniel James' early goal set the tone for Wales, giving them a crucial lead
  • ▸ B. Davies' second half goal re-established Wales' dominance after Kazakhstan's penalty equalizer
  • ▸ Rabbi Matondo's late goal ensured Wales' victory, solidifying their position in the World Cup Qualification