James header seals Wales win over Czechs


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 31 Mar 2021

Soccer Football - World Cup Qualifiers Europe - Group E - Wales v Czech Republic - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - March 30, 2021 Wales' Daniel James in action with Czech Republic's Tomas Soucek Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

CARDIFF (Reuters) - Daniel James headed a late winner as Wales claimed their first victory in their World Cup qualifying campaign by beating the Czech Republic 1-0 in Cardiff on Tuesday.

The Czechs had enjoyed the better of the Group E clash but with both teams having been reduced to 10 men it was Wales who struck in the 81st minute as James met Gareth Bale's cross.

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