Ibrahim Oladamola
Kieffer Moore’s first-half header secured a 1-0 win for Wales over Latvia at the Cardiff City Stadium to put them top of their Euro 2024 qualifying group.
Wales endured a frustrating start to the game, but they took the lead just before half-time (41) as Moore rose to meet Dan James’ cross to clinch victory over the group’s lowest-ranked team.
After taking a point in Croatia with a dramatic late goal in their first game, Wales are now level with Zlatko Dalic’s side on four points but ahead on their head-to-head record thanks to Nathan Broadhead’s goal in Split.
Wales made a bright start and nearly took the lead as James’ cross found Harry Wilson in the box but the Fulham winger’s strike was straight at Latvia goalkeeper Pavels Steinbors.
Page’s side failed to keep up the pace and were nearly caught out from a corner by the visitors as Danny Ward had to get down low to his left to keep out Latvia defender Marcis Oss’ first-time effort.
