Cymru v Yr Eidal 2002

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0:00:09 > 0:00:12- The dawn breaks - on a day to remember.

0:00:12 > 0:00:15- You sometimes know when - it's going to be a special day.

0:00:15 > 0:00:19- That was the feeling in the capital - before Wales faced Italy...

0:00:19 > 0:00:20- ..in October 2002.

0:00:20 > 0:00:22- After a disappointing spell...

0:00:22 > 0:00:25- ..results had improved - under Mark Hughes.

0:00:25 > 0:00:30- Friendlies or not, a draw against - Argentina and a win over Germany...

0:00:30 > 0:00:35- ..meant thousands of fans - travelled to Helsinki...

0:00:35 > 0:00:37- ..for the first group game.

0:00:39 > 0:00:41- 'Hartson!

0:00:41 > 0:00:45- 'And John Hartson has given - Wales the lead...

0:00:45 > 0:00:49- '..after half an hour - at the start of a new campaign.

0:00:52 > 0:00:54- 'Savage and Riihilahti.

0:00:54 > 0:00:58- 'Good work by Savage, to Giggs. - Simon Davies is ahead of him.

0:00:58 > 0:01:01- 'Can Giggs find him? - The pass is perfect.

0:01:01 > 0:01:03- 'An excellent goal!

0:01:03 > 0:01:06- 'Wales have doubled their lead!'

0:01:14 > 0:01:18- Italy were next and the - Millennium Stadium was rocking.

0:01:19 > 0:01:21- It was a great night - even before the game.

0:01:21 > 0:01:25- The highlight was seeing John - Charles stepping on the field.

0:01:25 > 0:01:28- The "Gentle Giant" was one - of the best players ever.

0:01:28 > 0:01:32- He was a hero in Italy too - following a spell with Juventus...

0:01:33 > 0:01:36- ..and his presence inspired - everyone in the stadium...

0:01:37 > 0:01:39- ..on that incredible night.

0:01:49 > 0:01:53- COMMENTATOR: The message from - the manager was crystal clear.

0:01:53 > 0:01:57- Play the game, - don't play the occasion.

0:01:58 > 0:02:01- There's one change - in the Wales team.

0:02:01 > 0:02:04- Craig Bellamy returns - in place of Andy Johnson.

0:02:04 > 0:02:07- Bellamy is one of five in midfield.

0:02:07 > 0:02:09- Andy Melville is fit.

0:02:09 > 0:02:13- Gary Speed wins cap number 70...

0:02:13 > 0:02:15- ..for his country.

0:02:21 > 0:02:24- Danny Gabbidon. - What an occasion for him.

0:02:24 > 0:02:27- He plays his football - with Cardiff...

0:02:27 > 0:02:30- ..and tonight he has to keep - a close eye...

0:02:30 > 0:02:33- ..on Alessandro Del Piero.

0:02:33 > 0:02:38- And Ryan Giggs, the man for the big - occasion if ever there was one.

0:02:38 > 0:02:40- But he needs a goal.

0:02:40 > 0:02:43- He hasn't scored for Wales - for three years.

0:02:43 > 0:02:49- For Italy, there are three changes - to the team that drew on Saturday.

0:02:49 > 0:02:54- Montella comes in for Inzaghi, - Ambrosini for Gattuso...

0:02:54 > 0:02:57- ..and Luigi Di Biagio - is in for Doni.

0:02:57 > 0:03:01- So three changes, but the attention - has been on the front line...

0:03:01 > 0:03:05- ..and the threat from Del Piero - and Montella.

0:03:05 > 0:03:09- And although there are - big names missing...

0:03:09 > 0:03:12- ..how can you feel confident - against a man like this...

0:03:12 > 0:03:18- ..who has scored ten goals - in eight Serie A games this season?

0:03:18 > 0:03:24- And there's Alessandro Nesta, - who cost 30 million...

0:03:24 > 0:03:29- ..when he was bought over - the summer by AC Milan.

0:03:29 > 0:03:33- The referee comes from France - - Gilles Veissiere.

0:03:33 > 0:03:36- Wales have come a long way.

0:03:36 > 0:03:40- Tonight, we'll find out how far.

0:03:41 > 0:03:43- They will play from right to left.

0:03:44 > 0:03:47- One game, one victory.

0:03:47 > 0:03:49- The perfect start...

0:03:49 > 0:03:52- ..on the journey to Portugal 2004.

0:03:52 > 0:03:55- Sit back, hold tight...

0:03:55 > 0:03:58- ..this promises to be some journey.

0:04:08 > 0:04:09- WHISTLE

0:04:13 > 0:04:17- Gary Speed, the captain, slips, - as Osian Roberts suggested.

0:04:17 > 0:04:22- The pitch is wet - although the roof is closed.

0:04:23 > 0:04:27- Simon Davies gets there - before Zauri.

0:04:28 > 0:04:31- Hartson on the edge of the box.

0:04:32 > 0:04:35- That's a good start, Malcolm Allen.

0:04:35 > 0:04:38- A promising start. - They lifted the tempo.

0:04:39 > 0:04:42- We saw Simon Davies working hard - to put pressure on the ball.

0:04:43 > 0:04:44- That's going to be important.

0:04:45 > 0:04:48- Mark Pembridge will take - the corner kick.

0:04:48 > 0:04:51- He wins cap number 45...

0:04:51 > 0:04:53- ..for his country.

0:04:55 > 0:04:59- The six yard box is full of bodies.

0:04:59 > 0:05:04- The French referee has to make sure - there's no pushing and shoving.

0:05:05 > 0:05:08- Bellamy is on the near post. - Hartson is behind him.

0:05:09 > 0:05:11- The corner needs to be accurate.

0:05:11 > 0:05:14- Buffon was happy to punch it.

0:05:23 > 0:05:26- Gianluigi Buffon - - the Juventus goalkeeper.

0:05:27 > 0:05:29- Gary Speed to take the throw.

0:05:29 > 0:05:33- Hartson is closest to him - in the box.

0:05:34 > 0:05:36- The header goes to Savage.

0:05:36 > 0:05:39- What's important, and I'm sure - Mark Hughes has noticed...

0:05:39 > 0:05:42- ..and they have been training - for it...

0:05:42 > 0:05:45- ..is that Italy are not good - in the air.

0:05:45 > 0:05:49- They conceded goals at the World - Cup from two headers in the box...

0:05:49 > 0:05:52- ..so it's something - Mark will have looked at.

0:05:52 > 0:05:55- Hartson to his captain Speed. - To Giggs.

0:05:55 > 0:05:59- Di Biagio is number four. - A loose pass. Giggs has it.

0:06:05 > 0:06:10- He scored his last goal for Wales - here at the Millennium Stadium...

0:06:10 > 0:06:12- ..against Finland three years ago.

0:06:12 > 0:06:14- He's looking for another.

0:06:14 > 0:06:16- Nesta.

0:06:17 > 0:06:22- That shows that even the most - expensive and handsome players...

0:06:23 > 0:06:26- ..make mistakes under pressure.

0:06:27 > 0:06:29- CROWD:- Wales! Wales! Wales!

0:06:29 > 0:06:32- Speed again, towards Melville.

0:06:33 > 0:06:37- Out by the blonde-haired - Massimo Ambrosini.

0:06:38 > 0:06:41- One of the three changes - to the team...

0:06:41 > 0:06:43- ..that drew over the weekend.

0:06:46 > 0:06:48- Pembridge to Savage.

0:06:48 > 0:06:54- Ambrosini wins it. - Tommasi is the man wearing 11.

0:06:54 > 0:06:56- Gabbidon looks for Hartson.

0:06:58 > 0:07:02- Hartson has only started one game - for Celtic this season...

0:07:03 > 0:07:05- ..but he's on fire for Wales.

0:07:09 > 0:07:12- Panucci to Del Piero.

0:07:12 > 0:07:14- Tommasi.

0:07:14 > 0:07:15- Gabbidon.

0:07:15 > 0:07:17- Giggs.

0:07:21 > 0:07:23- Wales have started with confidence.

0:07:29 > 0:07:31- The tactics are obvious.

0:07:31 > 0:07:35- They're trying to get the ball - to John Hartson quickly...

0:07:35 > 0:07:38- ..because John's strong - in the air.

0:07:39 > 0:07:44- He's taller than the defence as - well, so he can hold the ball up.

0:07:44 > 0:07:47- Alessandro Nesta to Panucci...

0:07:47 > 0:07:50- ..one of three Roma players - in the team.

0:07:53 > 0:07:59- The system is four at the back - for Wales, five in midfield...

0:07:59 > 0:08:02- ..but Pembridge takes on - that effective role...

0:08:02 > 0:08:05- ..of playing in front of - the defence to protect them...

0:08:05 > 0:08:09- ..and make sure the ball - doesn't go to Del Piero.

0:08:09 > 0:08:12- Savage is there before Tommasi. - To Hartson.

0:08:12 > 0:08:14- Hartson to Simon Davies.

0:08:15 > 0:08:17- Zauri stole it.

0:08:17 > 0:08:19- Number ten is Pirlo.

0:08:21 > 0:08:24- Pirlo to Montella to Tommasi.

0:08:26 > 0:08:30- And Gary Speed was a little bit - overzealous.

0:08:30 > 0:08:33- He gives away an unnecessary - free-kick.

0:08:34 > 0:08:36- Tommasi threatened to get away.

0:08:38 > 0:08:40- Di Biagio. Ambrosini in space.

0:08:40 > 0:08:45- Out to the left-back Zauri, - who plays for Atalanta.

0:08:49 > 0:08:50- Ambrosini again.

0:08:50 > 0:08:54- This game has started - at a very high tempo.

0:08:58 > 0:09:02- And both teams are happy - to concede possession.

0:09:02 > 0:09:05- They get men behind the ball...

0:09:05 > 0:09:10- ..and there aren't many gaps for - Italy to play the ball through...

0:09:10 > 0:09:12- ..which is important for Wales.

0:09:12 > 0:09:16- Pirlo's playing very well - in Serie A this season.

0:09:16 > 0:09:20- Alessandro Del Piero. - Well, even the best can slip.

0:09:21 > 0:09:26- He's a god in Italy, but he's human - at the moment in Cardiff.

0:09:29 > 0:09:30- Delaney.

0:09:30 > 0:09:34- A little bit of frustration - from Alessandro Del Piero...

0:09:34 > 0:09:37- ..after that mistake.

0:09:43 > 0:09:45- Untidy and nothing more.

0:09:49 > 0:09:52- Speed tries to feed Giggs. - Nesta was marking him.

0:09:53 > 0:09:56- He used his experience, Nesta, - helping Panucci.

0:09:57 > 0:10:01- It was a good run by Giggs, - coming in and turning quickly...

0:10:01 > 0:10:03- ..to try and beat his man.

0:10:04 > 0:10:06- The service could have been better - from Speed.

0:10:07 > 0:10:09- Trapattoni is under pressure.

0:10:10 > 0:10:14- Italian football fans are impatient - to say the least.

0:10:16 > 0:10:18- A good header by Melville.

0:10:19 > 0:10:22- Davies and Ambrosini. Savage.

0:10:28 > 0:10:29- Pembridge.

0:10:30 > 0:10:32- Di Biagio used his hand.

0:10:33 > 0:10:37- Yes, only one thing happens - these days if you do that.

0:10:37 > 0:10:40- Luigi Di Biagio of all people - should now that.

0:10:40 > 0:10:42- It was deliberate.

0:10:42 > 0:10:47- Pembridge was trying to draw him in - to play a one-two with Ryan Giggs.

0:10:47 > 0:10:50- He blocked it so he deserved - a yellow card.

0:10:50 > 0:10:54- He's back after missing the game - against Yugoslavia...

0:10:55 > 0:10:57- ..over the weekend.

0:10:57 > 0:11:02- A chance for Savage to aim towards - Gabbidon, Hartson and Melville.

0:11:02 > 0:11:06- In it goes towards Hartson. - The header down to Gabbidon!

0:11:06 > 0:11:11- That was an opportunity for Danny - Gabbidon. A good opportunity.

0:11:11 > 0:11:15- Well, once again, we see the threat - of John Hartson in the air.

0:11:15 > 0:11:18- The ball goes up - and he jumps for the ball...

0:11:18 > 0:11:22- ..but his body competing - for the ball was enough.

0:11:22 > 0:11:25- The ball fell to Gabbidon - and it was poor technique.

0:11:25 > 0:11:28- He couldn't get his head - over the ball.

0:11:28 > 0:11:32- Maybe he didn't anticipate it - or expect it.

0:11:32 > 0:11:35- Italy captain Cannavaro - will be glad...

0:11:35 > 0:11:39- ..the header didn't fall - to Bellamy or Giggs.

0:11:39 > 0:11:43- It was a defender's effort - from Gabbidon.

0:11:43 > 0:11:48- He had an opportunity to be a hero - in Cardiff.

0:11:50 > 0:11:51- Hartson.

0:11:54 > 0:11:59- He's a threat against - the European defences.

0:12:06 > 0:12:09- Nesta looks for Montella.

0:12:11 > 0:12:15- Paul Jones no longer plays for - Southampton's first team.

0:12:15 > 0:12:18- He did the last time Wales played, - in Finland...

0:12:19 > 0:12:23- ..but the Finland keeper has - replaced him, but Mark Hughes...

0:12:23 > 0:12:26- ..is confident Jones - has the experience.

0:12:26 > 0:12:29- Panucci handles the ball - accidentally...

0:12:30 > 0:12:32- ..according to the referee.

0:12:34 > 0:12:37- Tidy work from Melville.

0:12:37 > 0:12:39- Gabbidon.

0:12:42 > 0:12:45- Nesta straight down the throat - of Pembridge.

0:12:45 > 0:12:49- Wales will be happy with the - opening eight or nine minutes.

0:12:52 > 0:12:55- As you can see, the pitch - isn't looking its best.

0:12:55 > 0:12:59- There's sand in both goalmouths...

0:12:59 > 0:13:03- ..and there's new grass - in the middle of the field...

0:13:03 > 0:13:06- ..where there was a cricket - wicket a few weeks ago...

0:13:06 > 0:13:09- ..when they played cricket here.

0:13:09 > 0:13:11- Montella.

0:13:12 > 0:13:14- Out to Del Piero.

0:13:14 > 0:13:17- Off Delaney. Zauri is there. - Back to Del Piero.

0:13:17 > 0:13:20- They need to clear it. - Melville does.

0:13:21 > 0:13:23- Savage.

0:13:23 > 0:13:26- Giggs. Bellamy offers himself.

0:13:26 > 0:13:28- Hartson. - It was a good pass from Giggs.

0:13:29 > 0:13:32- It's not accurate enough - from Hartson.

0:13:33 > 0:13:39- Speed went in late. - Panucci is making a meal of it.

0:13:39 > 0:13:45- The pass from Hartson was asking - for trouble, to be honest.

0:13:45 > 0:13:47- No doubt about that.

0:13:47 > 0:13:52- It was a poor pass but Gary Speed - did catch his man, no question.

0:13:52 > 0:13:54- The ball was there to be won.

0:13:54 > 0:13:59- He went in for the tackle and it - is a bit slippery out there.

0:14:01 > 0:14:06- But we have to say that we - let Italy keep possession.

0:14:07 > 0:14:10- They made seven passes - and we can't allow that...

0:14:11 > 0:14:13- ..because they'll gain confidence.

0:14:13 > 0:14:16- As Gwyn Williams suggested - before the game...

0:14:16 > 0:14:20- ..Italy will be happy to - keep possession, be patient.

0:14:20 > 0:14:23- Davies to Bellamy. - Ambrosini tackles him.

0:14:23 > 0:14:26- A good pass from Simon Davies. - No time to think.

0:14:27 > 0:14:30- Delaney to Bellamy.

0:14:30 > 0:14:35- Back to Delaney. Delaney to Davies. - This is a good spell from Wales.

0:14:39 > 0:14:42- Some questioned how Simon Davies - would cope...

0:14:42 > 0:14:45- ..with Bellamy back in the team.

0:14:45 > 0:14:48- Davies has enjoyed the space - in the absence of Bellamy.

0:14:48 > 0:14:50- But he's lively tonight.

0:14:50 > 0:14:52- That's his strength, Nic.

0:14:52 > 0:14:57- He reads the game so well and - it's difficult for people...

0:14:57 > 0:15:01- ..to mark him - when he runs from deep.

0:15:01 > 0:15:02- Di Biagio in.

0:15:04 > 0:15:05- Melville to Delaney.

0:15:07 > 0:15:09- Hartson and Cannavaro.

0:15:13 > 0:15:14- Pirlo.

0:15:17 > 0:15:20- That reaches Montella, - who's offside.

0:15:20 > 0:15:22- Gabbidon, fair play to him...

0:15:22 > 0:15:26- ..everything people have thrown - his way, he's been excellent.

0:15:26 > 0:15:30- Just there he showed some - experience despite his age...

0:15:30 > 0:15:34- ..pulling a man towards him, - knowing the ball would go forward.

0:15:34 > 0:15:36- Then his man was offside.

0:15:36 > 0:15:37- Hartson.

0:15:37 > 0:15:39- Davies. A touch to Bellamy.

0:15:39 > 0:15:41- Bellamy back to Delaney.

0:15:41 > 0:15:44- Bellamy. Davies. This is lovely.

0:15:45 > 0:15:46- Behind Zauri.

0:15:46 > 0:15:48- Bellamy back to Davies.

0:15:49 > 0:15:50- Davies!

0:15:54 > 0:15:58- Three goals in three games - for Wales!

0:15:59 > 0:16:03- You won't get a better goal - than that.

0:16:06 > 0:16:08- Wales at their best.

0:16:08 > 0:16:11- A huge blow for Trapattoni.

0:16:11 > 0:16:15- Well, you won't see - a better goal.

0:16:15 > 0:16:17- That was brilliant.

0:16:17 > 0:16:19- A one-two to start.

0:16:20 > 0:16:22- As we said, he's so clever.

0:16:22 > 0:16:25- He did very well not to stray - offside here.

0:16:25 > 0:16:29- He didn't... he didn't even - pull the ball back.

0:16:29 > 0:16:32- One touch, and he only had - one thing on his mind.

0:16:32 > 0:16:34- He's always so positive.

0:16:34 > 0:16:36- Look. Excellent.

0:16:38 > 0:16:40- And Craig Bellamy deserves credit - too.

0:16:41 > 0:16:44- He waited for his man. - He waited for Davies to arrive.

0:16:44 > 0:16:49- We have to appreciate his vision. - He could see him coming through.

0:16:49 > 0:16:52- But Simon Davies, we have to give - him everything.

0:16:53 > 0:16:55- I thought he was going to...

0:16:58 > 0:16:59- Tommasi.

0:16:59 > 0:17:01- Thanks, Malcolm.

0:17:01 > 0:17:05- Sorry, Nic. I'm quite nervous. - It was such a great goal.

0:17:07 > 0:17:09- As a former player...

0:17:09 > 0:17:13- ..I thought the only thing he - could do was play it across.

0:17:13 > 0:17:16- But this man had one thing - on his mind, scoring a goal.

0:17:18 > 0:17:21- But isn't Simon Davies' season - going from strength to strength?

0:17:24 > 0:17:27- It was an excellent goal.

0:17:27 > 0:17:30- His goal out in Croatia - was exceptional.

0:17:30 > 0:17:33- His goal in Finland was important.

0:17:33 > 0:17:38- But the way he created that goal, - is there more to come?

0:17:38 > 0:17:40- Delaney is running outside Bellamy.

0:17:40 > 0:17:43- Bellamy to Delaney. - Buffon was there.

0:17:44 > 0:17:47- You don't beat Gianluigi Buffon - with a strike like that...

0:17:47 > 0:17:50- ..unless you're very talented.

0:17:54 > 0:17:55- Melville.

0:17:55 > 0:17:57- Del Piero.

0:17:59 > 0:18:01- Ambrosini was there.

0:18:01 > 0:18:03- Gabbidon. No nonsense.

0:18:03 > 0:18:08- What we saw with Pembridge - and Del Piero is important.

0:18:08 > 0:18:12- They've been told not to foul near - the penalty area. That's important.

0:18:14 > 0:18:16- Pirlo. Back to Di Biagio.

0:18:17 > 0:18:19- Giggs in hard. Savage.

0:18:23 > 0:18:26- It's important the - referee keeps order.

0:18:26 > 0:18:29- It's important players like - Robbie Savage realise...

0:18:29 > 0:18:33- ..the referee's given the free-kick - our way. Don't get excited.

0:18:33 > 0:18:38- Well, in the past, the Italians - didn't give anything away.

0:18:38 > 0:18:40- They're not going to lie down.

0:18:44 > 0:18:47- A quarter of an hour - has been played.

0:18:47 > 0:18:50- Wales are in the lead against...

0:18:51 > 0:18:54- ..one of the world's biggest - footballing nations.

0:19:01 > 0:19:04- Nesta. Again, not that strong.

0:19:04 > 0:19:06- Only because Hartson's there.

0:19:07 > 0:19:11- All John Hartson has to do - is get close to Nesta...

0:19:12 > 0:19:14- ..and he's been edgy.

0:19:14 > 0:19:17- Giggs. Time to think about a shot.

0:19:17 > 0:19:20- Giggs. Hartson. Bellamy outside.

0:19:20 > 0:19:22- Bellamy crosses.

0:19:22 > 0:19:23- Buffon.

0:19:26 > 0:19:29- At the moment, - Wales are running the show.

0:19:30 > 0:19:33- We saw good balance - in the team there.

0:19:33 > 0:19:39- Bellamy gave John Hartson a good - pass, then he put in the cross.

0:19:39 > 0:19:43- Look who was in the penalty area. - Giggs and Savage.

0:19:43 > 0:19:46- A good pass by Speed, - looking for Hartson.

0:19:49 > 0:19:50- He was offside.

0:19:56 > 0:19:59- If the ball had got to Savage.

0:19:59 > 0:20:01- If only Savage had got the ball.

0:20:09 > 0:20:12- Nesta to Tommasi of Roma.

0:20:12 > 0:20:13- To Montella.

0:20:14 > 0:20:17- He's a clever player. - Montella to Pirlo.

0:20:17 > 0:20:20- Great play from Pembridge. - They're in a bit of trouble now.

0:20:21 > 0:20:22- Pirlo. Ambrosini is outside him.

0:20:23 > 0:20:25- Did that hit Melville's hand? No.

0:20:25 > 0:20:28- Hartson under pressure - from Cannavaro.

0:20:28 > 0:20:30- He almost found Bellamy.

0:20:32 > 0:20:34- Malcolm Allen has taken off - his jacket.

0:20:34 > 0:20:37- He's feeling the heat - of the occasion.

0:20:45 > 0:20:49- Panucci to his captain - who plays for Inter Milan.

0:20:52 > 0:20:56- Pembridge is in front of the - back four, tidying things up.

0:21:00 > 0:21:03- Di Biagio. Di Biagio to Del Piero. - That's a lovely pass.

0:21:04 > 0:21:07- Fair play to Delaney. - He saw the threat.

0:21:12 > 0:21:16- I'll be taking my shirt off in a - minute, the way this game's going!

0:21:16 > 0:21:19- The referee wants a word - with Robbie Savage.

0:21:20 > 0:21:23- He saw him going in on Ambrosini - a few minutes ago.

0:21:23 > 0:21:26- Two blondes confronting each other.

0:21:26 > 0:21:28- The way this game's going - at the moment...

0:21:29 > 0:21:32- ..there's no need for Robbie Savage - to lose his head.

0:21:32 > 0:21:35- We know that his performances - are full of energy.

0:21:36 > 0:21:37- But he has to calm down sometimes.

0:21:38 > 0:21:40- Delaney has conceded - the free-kick.

0:21:40 > 0:21:44- Del Piero will take it. - Panucci is up. Di Biagio is up.

0:21:44 > 0:21:46- Cannavaro is up.

0:21:46 > 0:21:48- Hartson is back.

0:21:51 > 0:21:53- Nesta to Tommasi.

0:21:55 > 0:21:57- Gabbidon with the header out.

0:21:58 > 0:22:00- Pirlo. Leave it. Plenty of time.

0:22:00 > 0:22:03- Once again, Gabbidon - was determined...

0:22:03 > 0:22:08- ..and focused on one thing - - winning he ball.

0:22:08 > 0:22:11- He's a presence now - every time the ball comes in...

0:22:12 > 0:22:15- ..and that's what you need to see - in a central defender.

0:22:16 > 0:22:18- You have to have presence.

0:22:18 > 0:22:22- He's got experience next to him, - protecting him, talking to him...

0:22:22 > 0:22:25- ..but his presence is coming along.

0:22:27 > 0:22:28- Hartson.

0:22:28 > 0:22:30- All over Cannavaro.

0:22:32 > 0:22:36- The way he plays the game, a few - decisions will go against him.

0:22:37 > 0:22:39- But they're worth conceding...

0:22:39 > 0:22:42- ..considering how much - of a nuisance he can be.

0:22:42 > 0:22:44- Pirlo to Montella.

0:22:44 > 0:22:46- It was a foul...

0:22:46 > 0:22:49- ..but these Italians make sure...

0:22:50 > 0:22:52- ..they get free-kicks.

0:22:53 > 0:22:56- It was obviously a foul - by Gabbidon...

0:22:56 > 0:23:00- ..but he'd be welcome at - my drama group any time.

0:23:00 > 0:23:03- At this level, - they're going to go down...

0:23:04 > 0:23:08- ..if there's a tackle from behind, - especially people like Del Piero.

0:23:09 > 0:23:12- It's too far out for Del Piero - to think about a shot.

0:23:14 > 0:23:18- Andrea Pirlo of AC Milan - to the left of the ball.

0:23:19 > 0:23:21- Di Biagio with his right foot.

0:23:21 > 0:23:24- Every brick in its place - in the wall.

0:23:26 > 0:23:28- Nesta looking for Panucci.

0:23:28 > 0:23:31- There was a defensive mistake - there.

0:23:31 > 0:23:35- A slight misunderstanding - between Speed and Davies.

0:23:37 > 0:23:41- These have possibly been the - most uncomfortable minutes...

0:23:41 > 0:23:44- ..for Wales so far.

0:23:44 > 0:23:46- Panucci. He's a clever player.

0:23:48 > 0:23:50- Out by Pembridge. Savage.

0:23:52 > 0:23:54- Good work by Savage.

0:23:58 > 0:24:00- Davies was a little loose. - Nesta has it.

0:24:02 > 0:24:06- Savage has been warned. - He's been warned.

0:24:06 > 0:24:12- He was told a minute ago and I'm - not sure how sensible that was.

0:24:12 > 0:24:16- Wales making errors. Mark Hughes - doesn't encourage Gary Speed...

0:24:16 > 0:24:19- ..to play the ball in - behind the defence...

0:24:19 > 0:24:22- ..but to take the pressure - off the defence...

0:24:22 > 0:24:24- ..sometimes you have to - play that ball.

0:24:24 > 0:24:28- Savage was a bit unlucky - but he was lucky the first time.

0:24:29 > 0:24:31- An uncomfortable five minutes - for Wales.

0:24:31 > 0:24:35- Simon Davies' goal still - separates the two teams.

0:24:35 > 0:24:38- Pirlo towards the back post. - Gabbidon rises.

0:24:40 > 0:24:42- Lovely from Giggs.

0:24:44 > 0:24:47- Savage has to be careful.

0:24:49 > 0:24:52- The free-kick's been taken quickly. - Di Biagio on his left foot.

0:24:53 > 0:24:55- Excellent from Delaney.

0:24:58 > 0:25:03- I wonder what's going through - Eddie Niedzwiecki's mind.

0:25:03 > 0:25:06- He might be praying - for Robbie Savage...

0:25:06 > 0:25:09- ..to find some patience - from somewhere.

0:25:12 > 0:25:16- They want to fight and they want - to compete for every ball.

0:25:18 > 0:25:21- Ambrosini. Di Biagio. Zauri.

0:25:26 > 0:25:30- Wales could do worse now than keep - possession and calm things down.

0:25:31 > 0:25:34- There's a bit of a sting in - Italy's play at the moment.

0:25:40 > 0:25:42- Panucci looking for Del Piero.

0:25:45 > 0:25:47- There was a shout - from Paul Jones...

0:25:48 > 0:25:52- ..and Gabbidon's doing - everything right at the moment.

0:25:52 > 0:25:55- I'd like to see Ryan Giggs - come out 10 yards.

0:25:55 > 0:25:59- There isn't much space - in the middle at the moment.

0:25:59 > 0:26:01- That kind of mistake by Delaney...

0:26:02 > 0:26:05- ..has been a nightmare - for Wales in the past.

0:26:05 > 0:26:08- But Melville, not for the - first time, tidying up.

0:26:08 > 0:26:12- It's now the Italians' turn to - defend. They've made a mistake.

0:26:12 > 0:26:14- The ball from Giggs to Savage.

0:26:14 > 0:26:15- Hartson.

0:26:18 > 0:26:20- He thought about shooting.

0:26:22 > 0:26:25- Bellamy. Great work by Bellamy.

0:26:27 > 0:26:30- Bellamy will be a little - disappointed...

0:26:30 > 0:26:32- ..with the quality of his balls - into the box.

0:26:33 > 0:26:36- But of course it was his pass - which set up Simon Davies...

0:26:36 > 0:26:39- ..for the only goal - of the game so far.

0:26:45 > 0:26:47- Ambrosini to Zauri.

0:26:53 > 0:26:55- Tommasi.

0:26:58 > 0:26:59- Pirlo.

0:26:59 > 0:27:00- Pembridge.

0:27:02 > 0:27:05- That's the first mistake - Mark Pembridge has made.

0:27:12 > 0:27:16- I don't want to see Ryan Giggs - in that part of the pitch...

0:27:16 > 0:27:18- ..in his own half - doing skills like that.

0:27:19 > 0:27:22- I'd prefer it if he kept things - simple, played the ball back...

0:27:23 > 0:27:28- ..and then they could maybe play - the ball up to John Hartson.

0:27:28 > 0:27:30- The boots are gold...

0:27:30 > 0:27:33- ..and as things stand it's - a golden moment for Wales.

0:27:33 > 0:27:36- We're over half way through - the first half.

0:27:36 > 0:27:41- Wales lead thanks to Simon Davies' - excellent goal.

0:27:42 > 0:27:45- Del Piero waiting for Zauri's run.

0:27:47 > 0:27:50- Ambrosini is behind Zauri. - Montella receives it.

0:27:52 > 0:27:55- Pembridge is with him. Who else?

0:27:56 > 0:27:57- He works so hard.

0:27:58 > 0:28:03- He says he enjoys the nature of - the modern game - the hard work.

0:28:03 > 0:28:06- He's got the engine - and he's so effective.

0:28:06 > 0:28:10- And he's got the discipline to do - it, that's the important thing.

0:28:11 > 0:28:12- Del Piero...

0:28:14 > 0:28:16- ..preparing to take the corner.

0:28:16 > 0:28:20- Ambrosini, Di Biagio - and Panucci are up.

0:28:20 > 0:28:24- Cannavaro's there as well. - Jones has missed it!

0:28:24 > 0:28:27- That was a chance for Panucci.

0:28:27 > 0:28:30- The goalmouth was inviting - for Panucci...

0:28:31 > 0:28:34- ..and he refused the invitation.

0:28:34 > 0:28:37- I've seen Panucci get into - dangerous positions like that...

0:28:37 > 0:28:40- ..in so many games.

0:28:40 > 0:28:44- It was a big mistake by Paul Jones. - That won't help his confidence.

0:28:44 > 0:28:49- But players like Melville - and Gary Speed will pick him up.

0:28:49 > 0:28:52- Let's hope that's Jones' mistake - for the night.

0:28:53 > 0:28:56- You tend to get one during - the 90 minutes from him.

0:28:56 > 0:28:59- Wales have paid heavily - for them in the past.

0:28:59 > 0:29:02- They almost did again there.

0:29:04 > 0:29:06- Ambrosini. He's very influential - in midfield.

0:29:07 > 0:29:08- Simon Davies.

0:29:11 > 0:29:13- Wales need a period of possession.

0:29:20 > 0:29:22- Excellent from Savage.

0:29:23 > 0:29:25- The space was on the left.

0:29:25 > 0:29:29- Speed. Behind Hartson and Giggs.

0:29:31 > 0:29:33- I have to ask, where was Bellamy?

0:29:33 > 0:29:37- He was walking. He was 15 yards - behind the ball.

0:29:37 > 0:29:41- He has to anticipate - what's happening down the left.

0:29:41 > 0:29:45- He has to have the attitude to - make those runs and work hard...

0:29:45 > 0:29:49- ..to arrive in the box - the same time as the ball.

0:29:49 > 0:29:51- Paul Jones.

0:29:51 > 0:29:53- Alessandro Del Piero.

0:30:04 > 0:30:08- Davies to Bellamy. - Delaney is outside him.

0:30:09 > 0:30:12- He's always available. - What a lovely pass!

0:30:12 > 0:30:14- Ryan Giggs has the chance - to score another!

0:30:15 > 0:30:19- The touch by Alessandro Nesta - was crucial.

0:30:19 > 0:30:23- The damage was done down - that right wing again...

0:30:23 > 0:30:26- ..and this boy, Mark Delaney...

0:30:26 > 0:30:30- ..is an important part - of that threat.

0:30:30 > 0:30:33- They play well together. They're - both from Pembrokeshire.

0:30:33 > 0:30:36- They've known each other for years. - That helps.

0:30:36 > 0:30:39- They're very familiar - with each other.

0:30:39 > 0:30:43- Delaney again. - He's got some engine.

0:30:43 > 0:30:47- Bellamy knows he's going - to be there every time.

0:30:48 > 0:30:51- Melville. Savage. - It was a good pass to Savage.

0:30:52 > 0:30:54- Pembridge.

0:30:54 > 0:30:57- An excellent tackle. - Savage on his right foot.

0:30:57 > 0:31:01- He was almost too shy to shoot.

0:31:03 > 0:31:06- There was a tackle there - by Mark Pembridge...

0:31:06 > 0:31:08- ..which was heroic.

0:31:22 > 0:31:23- Pirlo.

0:31:27 > 0:31:29- The important thing...

0:31:30 > 0:31:33- ..is that we force them to - give the ball away like that.

0:31:34 > 0:31:37- They were happy enough there, - the four defenders - Gary Speed...

0:31:38 > 0:31:40- ..Gabbidon, Melville and Delaney.

0:31:40 > 0:31:44- No gaps between them. They were - there as a unit and very solid.

0:31:44 > 0:31:46- We've almost played half an hour...

0:31:47 > 0:31:51- ..and we have Osian Roberts - down on the touchline.

0:31:51 > 0:31:53- You're closer to the action.

0:31:54 > 0:31:56- What are your early impressions?

0:31:56 > 0:32:00- A great start and what a goal. - Fantastic!

0:32:00 > 0:32:02- What's happening now is...

0:32:02 > 0:32:05- ..because we can win the ball - and pass it about...

0:32:05 > 0:32:09- ..every time the ball comes out - to the right to Craig Bellamy...

0:32:09 > 0:32:11- ..everyone is on their feet.

0:32:11 > 0:32:15- We could score another goal but - it's important that we focus...

0:32:15 > 0:32:19- ..and concentrate at the back - and not give anything away.

0:32:19 > 0:32:22- Thanks, Osian.

0:32:22 > 0:32:24- He's sitting on that - right-hand side...

0:32:25 > 0:32:28- ..where so many good things - are happening for Wales.

0:32:28 > 0:32:30- On the other wing is Tommasi.

0:32:32 > 0:32:36- Speed. Speed doesn't play left back - for Newcastle, of course.

0:32:37 > 0:32:39- But he's willing to play there - for Wales.

0:32:41 > 0:32:44- He does all the basics well.

0:32:45 > 0:32:47- Panucci.

0:32:50 > 0:32:52- Tommasi back to Panucci.

0:32:54 > 0:32:55- Look who was there.

0:32:56 > 0:32:58- Ryan Giggs was there helping...

0:32:58 > 0:33:04- ..and it's important that Ryan - helps him when Italy attack.

0:33:04 > 0:33:07- Hartson. Simon Davies.

0:33:07 > 0:33:11- Bellamy. How many times have we - named those three in succession?

0:33:11 > 0:33:15- Bellamy. He puts his foot on the - accelerator. He has the pace.

0:33:19 > 0:33:21- Delaney.

0:33:24 > 0:33:26- It will be a goal kick.

0:33:27 > 0:33:31- Mark Delaney doesn't play in Aston - Villa's first team these days.

0:33:32 > 0:33:34- He's very disappointed about that.

0:33:35 > 0:33:38- He says he looks forward - to internationals...

0:33:38 > 0:33:40- ..to play at the highest level.

0:33:40 > 0:33:42- He doesn't let Wales down - very often.

0:33:46 > 0:33:47- Pembridge.

0:33:47 > 0:33:49- Oh!

0:33:49 > 0:33:53- What on Earth was Nesta - doing there?

0:33:53 > 0:33:56- He was all over Hartson - but it was Hartson's fault...

0:33:56 > 0:33:59- ..according to the referee - and according to Nesta.

0:33:59 > 0:34:05- How is John supposed to win that - ball when Nesta is all over him?

0:34:05 > 0:34:06- Melville.

0:34:06 > 0:34:08- Well...

0:34:08 > 0:34:11- ..it's all a matter of opinion, - isn't it?

0:34:12 > 0:34:15- At one end, it wasn't a foul, - at the other end...

0:34:16 > 0:34:19- ..some will say exactly - the same thing happened...

0:34:19 > 0:34:22- ..and the free-kick is given.

0:34:22 > 0:34:24- I believe the Frenchman is right.

0:34:25 > 0:34:27- No, I don't. - It's exactly the same thing.

0:34:28 > 0:34:30- Craig Bellamy is asking him - what the difference is.

0:34:31 > 0:34:34- A yellow card has been shown.

0:34:34 > 0:34:38- It's been shown to Craig Bellamy - for his protest, I think.

0:34:40 > 0:34:42- That's the kind of - ill-discipline...

0:34:43 > 0:34:47- ..that Wales have to stop.

0:34:47 > 0:34:49- Complete foolishness.

0:34:50 > 0:34:54- They'll have to concentrate now - because Alessandro Del Piero...

0:34:54 > 0:35:00- ..has already scored twice - in these qualifiers...

0:35:00 > 0:35:02- ..from free-kicks - from this distance.

0:35:03 > 0:35:04- That's the threat.

0:35:04 > 0:35:08- We should have someone on the post, - there's no question about that.

0:35:09 > 0:35:13- That's an old debate, isn't it? - Paul Jones has no-one there.

0:35:14 > 0:35:18- Everyone knows about the threat - Alessandro Del Piero poses.

0:35:20 > 0:35:21- And that's why!

0:35:23 > 0:35:24- That's why!

0:35:26 > 0:35:30- When are defences going to learn?

0:35:32 > 0:35:35- Everyone knew what - was going to happen.

0:35:35 > 0:35:39- And once again, it has happened.

0:35:39 > 0:35:43- Wales have to lift their heads - and lift their game.

0:35:45 > 0:35:49- The touch came off Mark Delaney.

0:35:49 > 0:35:53- Once again, Alessandro Del Piero, - with the aid of a deflection...

0:35:54 > 0:35:56- ..has scored for Italy.

0:35:57 > 0:35:59- What can we say?

0:35:59 > 0:36:01- We knew this man was special...

0:36:02 > 0:36:05- ..but we weren't expecting luck - like that either.

0:36:06 > 0:36:09- It happened in Azerbaijan.

0:36:09 > 0:36:12- It happened against Yugoslavia.

0:36:15 > 0:36:18- And Malcolm's still asking why - there wasn't a man on the post.

0:36:20 > 0:36:21- Montella.

0:36:23 > 0:36:25- A great tackle by Simon Davies.

0:36:25 > 0:36:29- Pembridge back to Davies. - Bellamy down the wing.

0:36:29 > 0:36:31- Cannavaro is with him.

0:36:38 > 0:36:41- That was an unfortunate minute - for Wales.

0:36:41 > 0:36:46- Craig Bellamy saw a yellow card - for a lack of discipline...

0:36:46 > 0:36:49- ..and Paul Jones was beaten - by a cruel deflection.

0:36:54 > 0:36:58- Delaney. That wasn't a good pass.

0:37:01 > 0:37:03- Pirlo.

0:37:03 > 0:37:05- Del Piero again.

0:37:08 > 0:37:11- Zauri outside him. This is - a great run by Del Piero.

0:37:13 > 0:37:16- Who was helping Melville? - Mark Pembridge.

0:37:20 > 0:37:23- Gabbidon. Excellent.

0:37:23 > 0:37:26- Montella was a threat there.

0:37:26 > 0:37:28- Giggs.

0:37:30 > 0:37:31- Savage. Giggs.

0:37:32 > 0:37:34- Giggs is screaming...

0:37:34 > 0:37:38- ..about the quality of that pass - back from Savage.

0:37:39 > 0:37:42- A better pass was needed. - Ambrosini.

0:37:42 > 0:37:46- He needed to take the weight - off the pass.

0:37:51 > 0:37:52- Pirlo to Montella.

0:37:52 > 0:37:56- To Del Piero. One worries for Wales - at the moment. Del Piero!

0:38:03 > 0:38:08- 10 goals in eight games - for Juve this season.

0:38:10 > 0:38:13- Three for Italy in these - qualifiers.

0:38:16 > 0:38:19- Italy are missing some big names - from their front line tonight...

0:38:19 > 0:38:22- ..but Alessandro Del Piero - is still there.

0:38:32 > 0:38:36- Italy will certainly be satisfied - with the way the game has gone...

0:38:36 > 0:38:38- ..since Wales scored.

0:38:38 > 0:38:42- Wales had the better of the opening - 20 minutes. No doubt about that.

0:38:43 > 0:38:46- But it's been a different story - since then.

0:38:46 > 0:38:50- Sometimes a goal takes a bit - of energy out of the players.

0:38:51 > 0:38:55- Not that they think the job's done - or anything like that...

0:38:55 > 0:38:59- ..but the fact they've put so much - into the first 10 minutes.

0:39:01 > 0:39:04- Di Biagio. Pirlo.

0:39:06 > 0:39:09- They're seeing a lot of the ball - in midfield.

0:39:09 > 0:39:12- What a pass to Tommasi. Montella!

0:39:15 > 0:39:18- The Roma player knows he should - have hit the target...

0:39:18 > 0:39:21- ..with a chance like that - and Wales were let off.

0:39:22 > 0:39:26- The Welsh players need to take a - little bit more responsibility.

0:39:26 > 0:39:28- Especially Gary Speed.

0:39:28 > 0:39:31- It's very difficult to pick - people up when they're running.

0:39:31 > 0:39:36- They already have momentum. - That's what happened to Gary Speed.

0:39:36 > 0:39:40- But four Welsh players then failed - to put pressure on Montella...

0:39:40 > 0:39:42- ..and that's something - we have to do.

0:39:43 > 0:39:45- It would have been some goal.

0:39:45 > 0:39:47- Montella is winning his 19th cap.

0:39:47 > 0:39:50- It's only the fifth time - he's started a game.

0:39:53 > 0:39:55- He's usually a substitute.

0:39:55 > 0:39:59- Giovanni Trapattoni knows that - the name of Dino Zoff...

0:39:59 > 0:40:02- ..is being mentioned - by the Italian press.

0:40:03 > 0:40:06- He's 63-years-old. - He knows what pressure is.

0:40:06 > 0:40:10- He'll be a happier man since - Alessandro Del Piero's goal.

0:40:15 > 0:40:18- I'd like to see Wales - mix the game up a bit.

0:40:19 > 0:40:22- We know we're trying to get - the ball to John Hartson...

0:40:22 > 0:40:26- ..but sometimes we need to get - Ryan Giggs into the game more.

0:40:26 > 0:40:28- Giggs has been quiet.

0:40:30 > 0:40:32- Cannavaro.

0:40:33 > 0:40:34- Ambrosini back to Cannavaro.

0:40:36 > 0:40:41- The pitch has broken up a bit - in the centre circle.

0:40:43 > 0:40:46- Montella. - He was behind Andrew Melville.

0:40:47 > 0:40:51- When the ball comes through - it's important that Paul Jones...

0:40:52 > 0:40:55- ..makes Gabbidon's decision - for him and shouts early...

0:40:56 > 0:40:59- .."I want the ball cleared", - or "I'm coming out."

0:41:03 > 0:41:04- Gianluigi Buffon.

0:41:04 > 0:41:10- Well, he cost 32 million.

0:41:11 > 0:41:14- They still spend big money - in Serie A.

0:41:16 > 0:41:19- Pembridge. Hartson. - Bellamy goes forward.

0:41:19 > 0:41:21- It came off Cannavaro's heel.

0:41:21 > 0:41:24- Simon Davies. Savage. Davies. - Unlucky.

0:41:26 > 0:41:27- Savage in again.

0:41:28 > 0:41:31- The referee... - Yes, Savage has to be careful.

0:41:31 > 0:41:36- That's the kind of situation where - Savage could get into trouble...

0:41:36 > 0:41:40- ..but fair play to him, he runs - away with a smile on his face.

0:41:40 > 0:41:43- But as you say, - he has to be careful.

0:41:43 > 0:41:46- It's fine to battle for the ball. - We understand that.

0:41:46 > 0:41:50- But he can't kick out, can he?

0:41:50 > 0:41:53- He's seen a yellow card - so he has to be careful.

0:41:53 > 0:41:55- Hartson.

0:42:01 > 0:42:03- Pirlo to Ambrosini.

0:42:06 > 0:42:09- Pirlo is having an excellent season - with AC Milan...

0:42:09 > 0:42:12- ..and an excellent game tonight - for Italy.

0:42:17 > 0:42:19- That's his pass.

0:42:22 > 0:42:24- Ambrosini. Montella.

0:42:26 > 0:42:29- Di Biagio. - Who's there again? Pembridge.

0:42:33 > 0:42:35- A good header by Hartson. Davies.

0:42:35 > 0:42:37- Delaney.

0:42:37 > 0:42:41- Excellent. To Bellamy. - Simon Davies is ahead of him.

0:42:43 > 0:42:45- Savage goes in strongly.

0:42:47 > 0:42:51- All the promise is down that - right-hand side, isn't it?

0:42:51 > 0:42:57- Definitely. Simon Davies, Delaney - and Bellamy are playing well.

0:42:57 > 0:43:02- Simon Davies once again - willing to run past the forwards...

0:43:02 > 0:43:06- ..and that's important - and he needs to keep doing that.

0:43:06 > 0:43:07- Pirlo.

0:43:07 > 0:43:09- Ambrosini.

0:43:09 > 0:43:11- Zauri. Del Piero's ahead of him.

0:43:14 > 0:43:17- That's the slippery surface - that has caused concern.

0:43:17 > 0:43:20- Simon Davies. - That wasn't accurate enough.

0:43:30 > 0:43:33- We are approaching - the last five minutes.

0:43:33 > 0:43:38- The Frenchman has seen the push - by Di Biagio on Mark Pembridge.

0:43:38 > 0:43:42- To be fair to him, he was - waiting for an advantage.

0:43:43 > 0:43:45- And who's talking to him?

0:43:46 > 0:43:48- Robbie Savage. - He has to have his say!

0:43:48 > 0:43:51- I wonder who taught him - at primary school...

0:43:51 > 0:43:53- ..or comprehensive school?

0:43:56 > 0:43:58- Gary Speed.

0:43:59 > 0:44:02- Cannavaro. That wasn't too good.

0:44:02 > 0:44:04- And now there's a chance.

0:44:04 > 0:44:07- An ironic cheer from the crowd.

0:44:08 > 0:44:13- The foul on Robbie Savage - and the referee makes it clear...

0:44:13 > 0:44:16- .."Wait for my whistle."

0:44:16 > 0:44:18- But this is a chance, Malcolm.

0:44:18 > 0:44:22- Savage was expecting the ball - to land on his head.

0:44:22 > 0:44:26- I think he was going to win - the ball. This is a great chance.

0:44:27 > 0:44:29- We know what a wonderful player - Ryan Giggs is.

0:44:30 > 0:44:33- It's a difficult technique - to get the ball over the wall...

0:44:33 > 0:44:35- ..and into the net.

0:44:35 > 0:44:39- We've seen it at one end of the - field. Let's hope we see it again.

0:44:39 > 0:44:45- It's been three years and 11 games - since Ryan Giggs scored for Wales.

0:44:47 > 0:44:51- Some stages are created for men...

0:44:51 > 0:44:54- ..who wear golden football boots.

0:44:57 > 0:45:02- There are 72,000 people hoping - that this is the stage.

0:45:03 > 0:45:07- What will the golden boots produce?

0:45:09 > 0:45:10- Ryan Giggs.

0:45:10 > 0:45:12- Oh!

0:45:14 > 0:45:17- He's hit the bar.

0:45:22 > 0:45:23- Savage.

0:45:23 > 0:45:25- Simon Davies.

0:45:27 > 0:45:29- How unlucky.

0:45:30 > 0:45:31- Pirlo.

0:45:33 > 0:45:36- After having a bit of luck - at one end of the field...

0:45:36 > 0:45:40- ..Italy have even more luck - at the other end of the field.

0:45:40 > 0:45:42- It was almost perfect, Malcolm.

0:45:42 > 0:45:46- Perfect is the word. It did - everything but go in the net.

0:45:46 > 0:45:48- As I said, it's a difficult - technique...

0:45:48 > 0:45:52- ..but Ryan Giggs made it - look easy there.

0:45:52 > 0:45:54- It just shows you - what a special player he is.

0:45:55 > 0:45:58- Buffon was beaten all ends up.

0:45:58 > 0:46:00- Zauri.

0:46:00 > 0:46:02- Pirlo.

0:46:04 > 0:46:09- How much of a turning point - will that shot against the bar be?

0:46:09 > 0:46:12- It would have been - the perfect time.

0:46:12 > 0:46:15- A few minutes before half time.

0:46:15 > 0:46:20- I have to say that the movement - and ideas of Ambrosini, Tommasi...

0:46:20 > 0:46:26- ..and Pirlo have made it difficult - for players like Pembridge...

0:46:26 > 0:46:30- ..and Savage to pick them up - at times.

0:46:32 > 0:46:34- Ambrosini and Pembridge.

0:46:34 > 0:46:40- There was some shirt pulling. - The referee plays the advantage.

0:46:42 > 0:46:47- Ryan Giggs is still thinking - about what might have been.

0:46:47 > 0:46:52- He's scored some memorable goals - for Wales.

0:46:52 > 0:46:55- That one would have been - among the best.

0:46:55 > 0:46:57- But it's a matter - of concentrating now.

0:46:58 > 0:46:59- Del Piero. Montella.

0:47:01 > 0:47:02- Montella.

0:47:03 > 0:47:05- Delaney's there.

0:47:06 > 0:47:08- As he so often is.

0:47:09 > 0:47:13- It's important now to keep your - discipline and take responsibility.

0:47:14 > 0:47:17- Make sure your man doesn't score. - That's the important thing.

0:47:17 > 0:47:20- Del Piero to take the corner.

0:47:20 > 0:47:24- We're in the last two minutes - of the first 45 minutes.

0:47:24 > 0:47:26- Cannavaro is right next - to Paul Jones.

0:47:27 > 0:47:30- It's a difficult one but Paul Jones - shows his authority.

0:47:34 > 0:47:37- Pirlo to Tommasi. - Tommasi's been quiet.

0:47:40 > 0:47:42- Nesta with a lovely pass.

0:47:42 > 0:47:46- A great touch. - Great technique from Del Piero.

0:47:48 > 0:47:54- For half a second I thought there - might be another cruel deflection.

0:47:56 > 0:47:57- Giggs.

0:47:57 > 0:48:01- Tommasi. - Giggs gets a second chance.

0:48:03 > 0:48:07- Wales lost their grip on this game - for 20 minutes...

0:48:07 > 0:48:12- ..but they're finishing the half - strongly, just as they started it.

0:48:16 > 0:48:19- Melville joins Hartson.

0:48:21 > 0:48:24- Savage and Bellamy are also there. - The last minute of the first half.

0:48:25 > 0:48:26- Pembridge.

0:48:26 > 0:48:29- He knew what he wanted to do. - He was unlucky.

0:48:29 > 0:48:31- Sum up the first half, Malcolm.

0:48:32 > 0:48:36- Well, we have to be happy - with the possession we've had.

0:48:37 > 0:48:42- Italy tried to kill the tempo - of the game after we scored.

0:48:42 > 0:48:46- A wonderful goal. - We couldn't hold on to the lead.

0:48:46 > 0:48:48- We conceded a poor free-kick.

0:48:49 > 0:48:52- We talked about concentration - before the game.

0:48:52 > 0:48:56- It's important we don't - concede free-kicks...

0:48:56 > 0:49:00- ..in situations where Del Piero - can do what he did.

0:49:00 > 0:49:04- Mark Hughes will be quite happy but - we have to raise the tempo again.

0:49:04 > 0:49:08- One last opportunity maybe. - It was a lovely pass by Bellamy.

0:49:09 > 0:49:10- Delaney.

0:49:12 > 0:49:14- Bellamy. One additional minute.

0:49:14 > 0:49:18- That's not a surprise. - It's been a half full of tempo.

0:49:18 > 0:49:21- Simon Davies looking for Hartson!

0:49:26 > 0:49:29- That's the best cross into the box - from the right wing.

0:49:29 > 0:49:33- Once again down the right wing. - That's been the threat.

0:49:33 > 0:49:36- There has been some good interplay - and running off the ball...

0:49:37 > 0:49:38- ..down the right wing.

0:49:38 > 0:49:43- Simon Davies, Bellamy and Delaney - have found some space there.

0:49:44 > 0:49:47- I'm sure John Hartson - will be disappointed.

0:49:47 > 0:49:51- It was a free header. - There was pressure from behind...

0:49:51 > 0:49:55- ..but he'll be disappointed - not to hit the target.

0:49:55 > 0:49:58- Hartson again. Wales are finishing - the half strongly.

0:50:00 > 0:50:02- Bellamy.

0:50:06 > 0:50:07- Delaney.

0:50:07 > 0:50:08- Pembridge.

0:50:09 > 0:50:11- The referee has looked - at his watch.

0:50:11 > 0:50:13- Is he going to let Wales - have one more attack?

0:50:13 > 0:50:15- No.

0:50:15 > 0:50:17- A first half full of excitement.

0:50:18 > 0:50:20- A first half full of tempo.

0:50:20 > 0:50:25- The first goal was one of the best - you could wish to see...

0:50:25 > 0:50:27- ..from this man, Simon Davies.

0:50:27 > 0:50:29- It crowned a great move.

0:50:29 > 0:50:34- The old fox, Alessandro Del Piero, - equalised.

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0:50:46 > 0:50:48- Welcome back.

0:50:48 > 0:50:51- No sign of any substitutions - by either team.

0:50:51 > 0:50:55- What was interesting was seeing - the French referee...

0:50:55 > 0:50:59- ..walking down the tunnel having - a chat with Robbie Savage.

0:51:00 > 0:51:03- Let's hope that's where - the chat will end.

0:51:03 > 0:51:07- Robert Earnshaw has been - warming up...

0:51:07 > 0:51:09- ..during half time.

0:51:11 > 0:51:15- The expectation is that Craig - Bellamy will possibly tire...

0:51:15 > 0:51:19- ..and will have to come off - and Earnshaw will replace him.

0:51:19 > 0:51:22- It's nice to see that we've got - a special talent like that...

0:51:23 > 0:51:24- ..on the bench.

0:51:25 > 0:51:31- That will be very useful for Mark - Hughes during this second half.

0:51:31 > 0:51:34- He knows he's got a player who - can score goals at this level.

0:51:35 > 0:51:37- Towards the end - of the first half...

0:51:37 > 0:51:40- ..or certainly for 20 minutes - after the Welsh goal...

0:51:40 > 0:51:43- ..the Italians looked - pretty comfortable.

0:51:43 > 0:51:45- They came back into the game.

0:51:45 > 0:51:48- I thought they killed the tempo - a little bit...

0:51:48 > 0:51:50- ..but they were keeping possession.

0:51:50 > 0:51:54- Wales have to put a bit more - pressure on the ball in this half.

0:51:56 > 0:51:59- John Hartson was offside.

0:51:59 > 0:52:02- He scored out in Finland, - of course.

0:52:06 > 0:52:07- Cannavaro.

0:52:08 > 0:52:11- Cannavaro looking for Totti.

0:52:11 > 0:52:15- Ambrosini went in hard - on Simon Davies.

0:52:15 > 0:52:18- He's a strong player.

0:52:18 > 0:52:21- He's had problems with his knee.

0:52:21 > 0:52:26- But at his best, he's an integral - part of Trapattoni's plans.

0:52:26 > 0:52:28- He's one of the three changes - he made...

0:52:28 > 0:52:31- ..following the disappointment - last weekend.

0:52:32 > 0:52:33- Hartson.

0:52:33 > 0:52:34- Giggs.

0:52:35 > 0:52:36- Out by Nesta.

0:52:38 > 0:52:41- Pirlo. Del Piero is offside - at the moment.

0:52:41 > 0:52:43- Pirlo's realised that.

0:52:46 > 0:52:49- Del Piero is offside.

0:52:49 > 0:52:53- But he did sneak around the back, - Malcolm.

0:52:53 > 0:52:57- The defence took a chance there.

0:52:57 > 0:53:01- Delaney was the last man, - he looked along the line...

0:53:01 > 0:53:05- ..and he knew he was the last man - and he took the responsibility.

0:53:05 > 0:53:06- Good play.

0:53:07 > 0:53:11- And that's the organisation - that's developed under Mark Hughes.

0:53:11 > 0:53:15- No question. The players are - familiar with the system now.

0:53:15 > 0:53:18- Bellamy back to Delaney.

0:53:20 > 0:53:22- Simon Davies.

0:53:22 > 0:53:26- Once again, the right flank looks - the most promising route for Wales.

0:53:28 > 0:53:31- He ignored Pembridge inside him.

0:53:31 > 0:53:34- The wrong option from Bellamy.

0:53:34 > 0:53:37- They had a lot of success - there in the first half...

0:53:37 > 0:53:42- ..but they need to keep possession - to bring Wales back into the game.

0:53:42 > 0:53:45- They need to get Giggs - into the game.

0:53:45 > 0:53:50- That's incredible...vital, I - should say, to get him involved.

0:53:50 > 0:53:53- He hasn't done much in the game.

0:53:53 > 0:53:58- We do lose him in this system - sometimes because he can hide.

0:53:58 > 0:54:03- He doesn't try to hide but I'd - like to see him give us width...

0:54:03 > 0:54:08- ..so we can get the ball to his - feet and he can run at Panucci...

0:54:08 > 0:54:11- ..rather than having his back - to him.

0:54:11 > 0:54:16- Zauri goes down the left wing. - He's found by Del Piero.

0:54:17 > 0:54:19- In towards Montella!

0:54:22 > 0:54:25- Jones did everything correctly - but Montella...

0:54:25 > 0:54:28- ..as he showed in the first half, - is a threat.

0:54:29 > 0:54:31- He's a confident player.

0:54:31 > 0:54:34- An excellent first touch - on his chest...

0:54:34 > 0:54:38- ..and then he kept his head down - to get the shot in.

0:54:38 > 0:54:41- Del Piero was offside.

0:54:41 > 0:54:44- But look at what Del Piero - is trying to do.

0:54:45 > 0:54:48- He tries to run off - Andrew Melville's shoulder...

0:54:48 > 0:54:51- ..in the space between Delaney - and Andrew Melville.

0:54:51 > 0:54:56- If he times his run properly, - it's important to mark him.

0:54:56 > 0:54:59- A good touch from Hartson. - Giggs back to Hartson.

0:54:59 > 0:55:02- Back to Giggs. Simon Davies!

0:55:03 > 0:55:05- Panucci did enough.

0:55:10 > 0:55:13- Del Piero thought he could...

0:55:15 > 0:55:17- ..be clever...

0:55:17 > 0:55:21- ..but the referee could see - exactly what he was doing.

0:55:21 > 0:55:25- He took his eyes off the ball. - He knew exactly what he was doing.

0:55:25 > 0:55:29- Fair play to the ref, - he hasn't missed much.

0:55:29 > 0:55:32- There are three names - in his book...

0:55:32 > 0:55:35- ..including Robbie Savage - and Bellamy.

0:55:35 > 0:55:38- Hartson. Simon Davies.

0:55:38 > 0:55:39- Bellamy.

0:55:40 > 0:55:42- Hartson has found space.

0:55:42 > 0:55:45- It's a good effort!

0:55:46 > 0:55:51- He's a big man but in a Wales - shirt, on more than one occasion...

0:55:51 > 0:55:55- ..we've seen that he's skilful - as well.

0:55:55 > 0:55:58- No question. - He showed good vision there.

0:55:58 > 0:56:01- He knew the goalkeeper - had come off his line...

0:56:01 > 0:56:03- ..but he couldn't - keep the ball down.

0:56:03 > 0:56:06- It is a very difficult skill...

0:56:06 > 0:56:09- ..but John does have...

0:56:09 > 0:56:12- ..that in his locker.

0:56:12 > 0:56:15- We know he's good in the air - but he's skilful as well.

0:56:16 > 0:56:18- You said Montella's confident.

0:56:18 > 0:56:22- John Hartson must feel confident - to try that in a game like this.

0:56:22 > 0:56:25- Gwyn said at half time - that Robbie Earnshaw...

0:56:25 > 0:56:29- ..might come on for John Hartson - but John offers so much...

0:56:29 > 0:56:32- ..I find that hard to believe.

0:56:33 > 0:56:36- Panucci looks for Montella. - Gabbidon is with him.

0:56:37 > 0:56:40- And his captain comes to help him.

0:56:41 > 0:56:44- Gary Speed has 70 caps for Wales.

0:56:44 > 0:56:47- He joins a list...

0:56:47 > 0:56:50- ..of some of Wales' best players.

0:56:51 > 0:56:54- And there's a foul on Montella.

0:56:55 > 0:56:59- A little bit too far wide - for Del Piero, possibly...

0:56:59 > 0:57:01- ..but too close to the goal.

0:57:03 > 0:57:05- Well.

0:57:05 > 0:57:08- One thing I have to say about - this referee...

0:57:08 > 0:57:11- ..I think he took too long - to give Italy the advantage.

0:57:12 > 0:57:15- If he'd blown straight away, - I wouldn't have a problem...

0:57:16 > 0:57:19- ..but that was too long. They - could have scored from the cross.

0:57:19 > 0:57:24- Yes, he might realise - that he's in a rugby stadium...

0:57:24 > 0:57:28- ..and he played the advantage - as if it was rugby.

0:57:30 > 0:57:33- This is dangerous for Wales.

0:57:33 > 0:57:34- Pirlo. Another deflection!

0:57:35 > 0:57:39- An excellent save by Paul Jones.

0:57:40 > 0:57:44- Oh, he reacted so quickly.

0:57:46 > 0:57:49- It was a great save.

0:57:49 > 0:57:53- The thing is, Montella - looked into the middle.

0:57:54 > 0:57:57- Giggs is breathing heavily, - believe me.

0:57:57 > 0:58:00- The threat is still there. - Del Piero!

0:58:01 > 0:58:04- Di Biagio went in for it.

0:58:04 > 0:58:07- Some uncomfortable moments - for Wales.

0:58:07 > 0:58:10- Paul Jones makes mistakes...

0:58:10 > 0:58:14- ..but he'll save Wales - more than once in a game too.

0:58:22 > 0:58:23- Ambrosini.

0:58:23 > 0:58:25- Melville.

0:58:34 > 0:58:36- The kick was taken...

0:58:36 > 0:58:39- ..while the ball was still moving.

0:58:41 > 0:58:43- The conversation continues.

0:58:45 > 0:58:48- At least he's smiling, Nic. - That's the important thing.

0:58:48 > 0:58:50- Hartson.

0:58:55 > 0:58:59- The last seven minutes have shown - either team can win this.

0:59:00 > 0:59:02- It's going from end to end.

0:59:02 > 0:59:06- The team that keeps its discipline - and remains organised...

0:59:06 > 0:59:08- ..will win the game, no question.

0:59:08 > 0:59:10- Nesta.

0:59:12 > 0:59:14- Patience is the word.

0:59:18 > 0:59:19- Buffon.

0:59:21 > 0:59:22- Gabbidon.

0:59:23 > 0:59:27- Nesta to Del Piero. - Del Piero looks for Montella.

0:59:27 > 0:59:29- Gabbidon again.

0:59:31 > 0:59:35- Savage. Savage has stayed down but - the referee doesn't want to know.

0:59:35 > 0:59:37- Giggs. Giggs to Simon Davies.

0:59:37 > 0:59:39- Back to Giggs maybe.

0:59:41 > 0:59:43- Savage is still down.

0:59:43 > 0:59:49- Panucci is giving the referee - a chance to see what's wrong.

0:59:49 > 0:59:54- Let's hope Robbie Savage - doesn't protest too much.

0:59:57 > 1:00:00- He put his head - in a dangerous place.

1:00:00 > 1:00:02- There wasn't much in that.

1:00:02 > 1:00:05- Both players, Luigi Di Biagio - and Savage...

1:00:05 > 1:00:08- ..have been shown yellow cards.

1:00:08 > 1:00:10- Knowing Savage's character...

1:00:10 > 1:00:14- ..he wouldn't try to get Di Biagio - sent off.

1:00:16 > 1:00:19- One or two Wales players - are complaining.

1:00:19 > 1:00:24- "You're giving free-kicks to Italy, - why aren't we getting any?"

1:00:24 > 1:00:26- There's no doubt he was caught.

1:00:34 > 1:00:36- Well...

1:00:36 > 1:00:40- ..the Frenchman's giving us - something to talk about anyway.

1:00:43 > 1:00:45- And Wales...

1:00:45 > 1:00:48- ..the record against Italy - isn't great.

1:00:49 > 1:00:52- Eight games, only one victory.

1:00:53 > 1:00:54- One draw.

1:00:54 > 1:00:57- They've lost six.

1:00:58 > 1:01:02- They might not get a better chance - to put that right than tonight.

1:01:02 > 1:01:05- A bit more noise would help.

1:01:05 > 1:01:09- The crowd has gone - a little bit quiet.

1:01:09 > 1:01:12- Maybe they deserve a rest - for a few seconds as well.

1:01:12 > 1:01:15- And Italy will be happy about that.

1:01:15 > 1:01:17- No question.

1:01:17 > 1:01:21- They would be happy to - leave here with a draw.

1:01:22 > 1:01:25- For Wales, if we can win - this game...

1:01:25 > 1:01:27- ..we can afford a slip up.

1:01:28 > 1:01:30- Tommasi.

1:01:30 > 1:01:33- Pembridge gets there - before Del Piero again.

1:01:33 > 1:01:35- Delaney.

1:01:36 > 1:01:40- Delaney needs to be careful. Del - Piero wanted to take that quickly.

1:01:44 > 1:01:46- Zauri.

1:01:46 > 1:01:49- To Pirlo.

1:01:52 > 1:01:53- Nesta.

1:01:56 > 1:01:59- Ambrosini goes in with Pembridge.

1:02:01 > 1:02:04- It's untidy at the moment.

1:02:04 > 1:02:06- Tommasi is beaten by Speed.

1:02:06 > 1:02:11- Speed to Giggs. Giggs to Simon - Davies. Davies looks for Hartson.

1:02:12 > 1:02:14- Delaney. - They need some inspiration.

1:02:15 > 1:02:18- Bellamy. - Delaney is still outside him.

1:02:21 > 1:02:23- Simon Davies is inside.

1:02:24 > 1:02:27- Giggs is closest. - Pembridge inside.

1:02:27 > 1:02:30- Excellent work by Pembridge. - He can strike them!

1:02:32 > 1:02:37- He scored his last goal for Wales - in Ukraine last year.

1:02:37 > 1:02:39- He's scored six goals.

1:02:39 > 1:02:42- At least he hit the target.

1:02:42 > 1:02:45- He could have made the keeper - work harder.

1:02:45 > 1:02:47- Tommasi to Pirlo.

1:02:48 > 1:02:50- Tommasi again.

1:02:51 > 1:02:53- Panucci.

1:02:55 > 1:02:58- Di Biagio looks for Montella.

1:02:58 > 1:03:01- The shout from Paul Jones. - Gabbidon listened.

1:03:01 > 1:03:07- The one thing I would criticise - Danny Gabbidon for...

1:03:07 > 1:03:10- ..when the ball is played to - the striker...

1:03:10 > 1:03:13- ..he doesn't move while - the ball is moving...

1:03:13 > 1:03:15- ..to stop the player turning.

1:03:15 > 1:03:19- I know he's young but he has to - learn to do that a bit better.

1:03:19 > 1:03:23- While the ball's moving, - get tight to the player...

1:03:23 > 1:03:27- ..and then make him play backwards - rather than turning to face goal.

1:03:28 > 1:03:30- Montella with the foul.

1:03:30 > 1:03:34- That was a relief for Wales. - He would have been clear.

1:03:36 > 1:03:39- Del Piero did the same thing...

1:03:39 > 1:03:43- ..on the left-hand side - earlier in this half.

1:03:43 > 1:03:44- Bellamy.

1:03:46 > 1:03:48- That was a loose pass.

1:03:48 > 1:03:51- Hartson was on his heels. - Pembridge.

1:03:51 > 1:03:53- Back to Bellamy.

1:03:53 > 1:03:55- Bellamy to Simon Davies.

1:03:55 > 1:03:58- Things aren't going well - for Bellamy at the moment.

1:03:59 > 1:04:00- He hasn't played much.

1:04:00 > 1:04:03- He's banned from Newcastle's games - in Europe.

1:04:04 > 1:04:06- I wonder whether he senses...

1:04:06 > 1:04:11- ..the game is turning - slightly in Italy's favour.

1:04:16 > 1:04:19- I don't think the game - is turning...

1:04:19 > 1:04:23- ..because Wales are getting more - possession than they did for...

1:04:23 > 1:04:26- ..a quarter of an hour - in the first half.

1:04:26 > 1:04:30- But they're giving the ball away - and losing possession cheaply.

1:04:31 > 1:04:32- Savage.

1:04:33 > 1:04:37- Giggs, where the crowd love - to see him, wide on the left.

1:04:38 > 1:04:40- Tommasi has been his shadow.

1:04:45 > 1:04:47- Gabbidon to his captain.

1:04:47 > 1:04:49- Back to Giggs.

1:04:50 > 1:04:52- Panucci is with him.

1:04:55 > 1:05:00- And there's a general sense - of frustration here.

1:05:00 > 1:05:03- It's emanating from the players - to the crowd.

1:05:03 > 1:05:07- Well, we're used to the Italians - spoiling games.

1:05:07 > 1:05:10- Their attitude is, "Don't give - anything away today...

1:05:10 > 1:05:13- "..and we'll create one chance - and score."

1:05:13 > 1:05:16- That's what they've always done.

1:05:16 > 1:05:20- The crowd raise their voices for - the first time in the second half.

1:05:20 > 1:05:23- It's reaching a crescendo.

1:05:23 > 1:05:27- Simon Davies prepares to take - the kick. Melville is up there.

1:05:27 > 1:05:30- Hartson is there. - Gabbidon and Speed too.

1:05:30 > 1:05:32- Plenty of options in the air.

1:05:33 > 1:05:36- In from Davies. Speed went for it.

1:05:36 > 1:05:37- Del Piero.

1:05:42 > 1:05:44- Delaney.

1:05:45 > 1:05:47- Hartson. Savage!

1:05:50 > 1:05:53- Hartson did so well to win that...

1:05:53 > 1:05:57- ..and Savage's support play - was to be admired.

1:06:01 > 1:06:04- We saw John Hartson's strength - in the air again.

1:06:05 > 1:06:08- He's such a threat, - knocking the ball down...

1:06:08 > 1:06:11- ..and Savage just failed - to get there first.

1:06:11 > 1:06:12- Panucci.

1:06:12 > 1:06:14- Savage again.

1:06:14 > 1:06:17- Di Biagio. Simon Davies wins it.

1:06:17 > 1:06:20- He leaves it to Giggs.

1:06:20 > 1:06:21- Pembridge.

1:06:23 > 1:06:25- That's a little bit slicker.

1:06:25 > 1:06:28- Bellamy. Delaney is still going.

1:06:30 > 1:06:32- Cannavaro.

1:06:34 > 1:06:37- They've learned what will happen - down the right.

1:06:37 > 1:06:40- Excellent by Gabbidon. Savage - with Davies in front of him.

1:06:40 > 1:06:43- Davies... Oh, Bellamy delayed it.

1:06:43 > 1:06:46- A bit scrappy.

1:06:50 > 1:06:51- Pirlo.

1:06:57 > 1:06:59- Zauri.

1:07:00 > 1:07:02- Back to Pirlo.

1:07:04 > 1:07:08- He'll run the show - if he gets the freedom.

1:07:08 > 1:07:10- Panucci.

1:07:11 > 1:07:15- Nesta. The Italians are being - patient but the crowd aren't.

1:07:17 > 1:07:19- Del Piero.

1:07:20 > 1:07:23- Ambrosini. - Simon Davies brings it away.

1:07:23 > 1:07:25- Giggs to Hartson.

1:07:25 > 1:07:27- Bellamy is outside him.

1:07:27 > 1:07:30- Zauri is going to get there first.

1:07:30 > 1:07:33- The pass is a little bit loose!

1:07:35 > 1:07:38- That was a good move by Wales.

1:07:38 > 1:07:41- Once again, Pembridge breaking - things up quickly...

1:07:41 > 1:07:43- ..and then Giggs kept the ball.

1:07:43 > 1:07:45- And Giggs has it.

1:07:48 > 1:07:51- Speed to Delaney. - A sensible pass from the captain.

1:07:52 > 1:07:55- That wasn't quite as sensible - by Delaney.

1:07:56 > 1:07:58- Pembridge again.

1:07:59 > 1:08:02- He's saved Wales a few times. - He looks for Hartson.

1:08:02 > 1:08:04- Giggs!

1:08:04 > 1:08:07- Nesta will have a bruise - on his stomach tomorrow.

1:08:13 > 1:08:15- Di Biagio.

1:08:16 > 1:08:18- Cannavaro. Pirlo.

1:08:20 > 1:08:22- He's tricked Savage.

1:08:22 > 1:08:25- Montella and Del Piero - offer themselves.

1:08:25 > 1:08:27- The pass behind Delaney.

1:08:27 > 1:08:30- Zauri is with Del Piero. - It goes to Zauri.

1:08:32 > 1:08:34- Melville came to the rescue.

1:08:34 > 1:08:38- The second half is slowly - starting to settle.

1:08:39 > 1:08:42- The threat moves from one end - to the other.

1:08:42 > 1:08:44- Di Biagio.

1:08:44 > 1:08:46- That will be a corner - to the visitors.

1:08:46 > 1:08:49- Andrew Melville puts his hands up.

1:08:49 > 1:08:52- I don't think he got a call - from Gabbidon.

1:08:52 > 1:08:54- Maybe a lack of experience.

1:08:54 > 1:08:58- I thought he was right to header it - because the ball was coming down...

1:08:58 > 1:09:03- ..to Montella - and he could have got the ball.

1:09:04 > 1:09:07- Del Piero will take the kick.

1:09:09 > 1:09:13- The captain, Cannavaro, - is on the six yard line.

1:09:15 > 1:09:16- Pirlo.

1:09:16 > 1:09:18- Del Piero isn't offside.

1:09:21 > 1:09:23- Savage is staying with him.

1:09:28 > 1:09:30- Excellent work by Robbie Savage.

1:09:35 > 1:09:36- Well...

1:09:36 > 1:09:39- ..you'll get 100% from him.

1:09:41 > 1:09:44- There's going to be - a substitution.

1:09:44 > 1:09:46- Italy making a change.

1:09:48 > 1:09:50- And number 16...

1:09:50 > 1:09:54- ..is Gennaro Gattuso, - an abrasive midfielder.

1:09:54 > 1:09:57- He plays for AC Milan.

1:09:57 > 1:10:02- Another midfielder will go off. - Di Biagio, possibly.

1:10:02 > 1:10:05- Pirlo seems to be enjoying himself - too much.

1:10:07 > 1:10:10- Di Biagio to Cannavaro.

1:10:12 > 1:10:14- Nesta.

1:10:14 > 1:10:16- This is their chance.

1:10:16 > 1:10:18- That was better from Wales.

1:10:19 > 1:10:21- At times, - they are getting too deep...

1:10:21 > 1:10:26- ..and the gap between the defence - and the midfield is too big.

1:10:26 > 1:10:31- That's why it's difficult, - when the ball goes to Del Piero...

1:10:31 > 1:10:33- ..Pembridge can't steal the ball.

1:10:33 > 1:10:36- An Inter Milan player - leaving the field...

1:10:36 > 1:10:39- ..and an AC Milan player coming on.

1:10:40 > 1:10:44- Gennaro Gattuso has played - for Glasgow Rangers.

1:10:44 > 1:10:49- And he's as physical in his play - as he looks.

1:10:50 > 1:10:54- They call him a wild man from - the trees in Italy. I wonder why!

1:10:54 > 1:10:56- One of the musketeers.

1:10:59 > 1:11:02- Will he be a D'Artagnan - to Del Piero?

1:11:02 > 1:11:03- Pembridge.

1:11:03 > 1:11:05- To Gary Speed.

1:11:05 > 1:11:10- And Gattuso has replaced Di Biagio - in midfield.

1:11:14 > 1:11:15- Cannavaro.

1:11:17 > 1:11:19- Gabbidon.

1:11:20 > 1:11:22- Savage and Tommasi.

1:11:28 > 1:11:31- Bellamy offers himself. - Cannavaro goes with him.

1:11:34 > 1:11:37- Savage. That's still alive.

1:11:37 > 1:11:39- Out by Nesta.

1:11:39 > 1:11:41- Pirlo.

1:11:42 > 1:11:45- A misunderstanding between - Panucci and Gattuso.

1:11:49 > 1:11:51- Bellamy.

1:11:55 > 1:11:58- The tackle was mistimed - by Robbie Savage.

1:11:59 > 1:12:01- A foul on Mark Pembridge.

1:12:04 > 1:12:07- And the tension is increasing.

1:12:07 > 1:12:11- It's very difficult to separate - the two teams, Malcolm.

1:12:11 > 1:12:13- It is.

1:12:13 > 1:12:17- And both teams have purpose - when they keep possession.

1:12:17 > 1:12:19- Davies to Giggs. - Giggs back to Davies.

1:12:19 > 1:12:22- Davies does well to win it!

1:12:23 > 1:12:25- That came off Zauri.

1:12:25 > 1:12:29- That's the best we've seen from - Wales in the second half.

1:12:29 > 1:12:31- That's the difference as well.

1:12:31 > 1:12:35- We have more than one player - in the team who can score goals...

1:12:35 > 1:12:39- ..and do something special - in a flash to win the game.

1:12:41 > 1:12:44- Mark Pembridge will take - the corner.

1:12:44 > 1:12:48- Gabbidon, Melville and Speed - have joined John Hartson.

1:12:51 > 1:12:54- Pembridge will want to put - as much pressure as possible...

1:12:54 > 1:12:56- ..on Gianluigi Buffon.

1:12:58 > 1:13:02- They ref will have to control - things in the six yard box.

1:13:07 > 1:13:09- Pembridge is waiting patiently...

1:13:09 > 1:13:12- ..for the referee to be ready.

1:13:12 > 1:13:15- Out by the substitute Gattuso.

1:13:16 > 1:13:19- Another chance for Pembridge.

1:13:19 > 1:13:22- Looking for Gabbidon. - That's very good.

1:13:22 > 1:13:24- The keeper came, - then changed his mind.

1:13:24 > 1:13:27- Simon Davies. - Hartson isn't offside.

1:13:31 > 1:13:33- That is a corner.

1:13:33 > 1:13:36- But look at John. He looks tired.

1:13:37 > 1:13:41- He hasn't played many games - for Celtic this season.

1:13:41 > 1:13:47- He looked quite happy - to see that go out for a corner.

1:13:47 > 1:13:51- He has to fight the lonely battle - even at home.

1:13:52 > 1:13:55- Wales have five in midfield.

1:13:56 > 1:13:58- Simon Davies.

1:14:01 > 1:14:03- He prepares to take it.

1:14:03 > 1:14:07- Out by Ambrosini. - Far too easy, to be honest.

1:14:08 > 1:14:11- The service was disappointing.

1:14:11 > 1:14:16- We've had chances from corners - but failed to capitalise.

1:14:18 > 1:14:19- Gary Speed.

1:14:20 > 1:14:24- He looks for Melville, - who's still up since the corner.

1:14:24 > 1:14:25- Giggs.

1:14:26 > 1:14:28- Gattuso.

1:14:29 > 1:14:30- A little bit rusty.

1:14:42 > 1:14:46- The Italians are thinking about - bringing another substitute on.

1:14:46 > 1:14:50- Middlesbrough striker - Massimo Maccarone.

1:14:50 > 1:14:53- Montella might be the one to leave.

1:14:53 > 1:14:55- Hartson. Bellamy.

1:14:55 > 1:14:57- Half a chance. He needs support.

1:14:58 > 1:15:00- Giggs is there.

1:15:00 > 1:15:03- Behind Giggs is Speed.

1:15:03 > 1:15:05- It's still alive.

1:15:05 > 1:15:07- Gary Speed looks for Hartson.

1:15:07 > 1:15:10- Hartson almost finds Savage. - The idea was good.

1:15:17 > 1:15:22- And if there's one team - looking like scoring...

1:15:23 > 1:15:25- ..it's Wales at the moment.

1:15:25 > 1:15:27- Bellamy. Hartson has space.

1:15:27 > 1:15:30- Simon Davies.

1:15:30 > 1:15:32- He goes himself.

1:15:35 > 1:15:37- Good play by Bellamy.

1:15:38 > 1:15:41- He looks like he's moved - further into the middle...

1:15:41 > 1:15:45- ..to give John some support.

1:15:45 > 1:15:49- Simon Davies has played so well - this season.

1:15:49 > 1:15:51- Well...

1:15:51 > 1:15:54- ..he's allowed to make one mistake.

1:15:55 > 1:15:57- Massimo Maccarone is coming on.

1:15:58 > 1:16:01- The man leaving is Montella.

1:16:01 > 1:16:05- This is the only player - in the Italy team now...

1:16:05 > 1:16:08- ..who doesn't play his football - in Italy.

1:16:08 > 1:16:13- He's on fire for Middlesbrough this - season. This is his second cap.

1:16:13 > 1:16:18- He gets a chance because Inzaghi, - Vieri and Totti are absent.

1:16:18 > 1:16:20- But he's a threat.

1:16:20 > 1:16:22- Del Piero.

1:16:22 > 1:16:25- They have to close him down. - Del Piero! Great play!

1:16:25 > 1:16:27- Good save.

1:16:29 > 1:16:33- And you can't let - Alessandro Del Piero...

1:16:33 > 1:16:37- ..walk as if the Red Sea - opened in front of him.

1:16:37 > 1:16:41- He dummies to shoot so many times - and that's what throws the defence.

1:16:41 > 1:16:44- Gabbidon has got to...

1:16:44 > 1:16:48- ..take responsibility - to make the tackle there.

1:16:48 > 1:16:51- Sometimes you have to give credit - for good play...

1:16:51 > 1:16:54- ..and that was good play - by a special player.

1:16:54 > 1:16:58- We're excited here - and we're catching our breath.

1:16:58 > 1:17:01- Osian Roberts is pitchside.

1:17:01 > 1:17:05- He can feel - the heat of the battle...

1:17:05 > 1:17:08- ..and the breath of the players.

1:17:08 > 1:17:10- Hartson. Bellamy. - Bellamy has a chance!

1:17:10 > 1:17:12- Bellamy for Wales!

1:17:17 > 1:17:20- Craig Bellamy's fifth goal - for his country.

1:17:24 > 1:17:29- And one was confident, - once the ball was at his feet...

1:17:29 > 1:17:33- ..that Craig Bellamy would take - advantage of the opportunity.

1:17:33 > 1:17:38- That's why he's one of the best - strikers in the Premier League.

1:17:39 > 1:17:42- Wales are back in the lead.

1:17:42 > 1:17:45- I said during - the last few minutes...

1:17:45 > 1:17:50- ..that Craig Bellamy - had gone forward to support John.

1:17:50 > 1:17:55- I thought he'd give Wales - stronger legs in attack.

1:17:55 > 1:17:58- It was an excellent pass - from John Hartson.

1:17:58 > 1:18:03- Not just a good ball - but the weight on the ball.

1:18:03 > 1:18:06- That could easily have rolled - to the keeper.

1:18:06 > 1:18:10- The weight on the ball - was excellent, the first touch...

1:18:10 > 1:18:12- Well...

1:18:12 > 1:18:14- ..the finish was great...

1:18:14 > 1:18:18- ..but the decision was made for him - by John Hartson's pass.

1:18:18 > 1:18:21- Then Bellamy, full of confidence, - a brilliant goal.

1:18:23 > 1:18:27- Well, Osian Roberts, I was going - to come to you. I'm glad I didn't.

1:18:27 > 1:18:31- That was a big boost for Wales. - It was some goal.

1:18:31 > 1:18:33- Another excellent goal.

1:18:33 > 1:18:36- The excitement on the bench - is unbelievable.

1:18:36 > 1:18:39- All the subs jumped up together.

1:18:39 > 1:18:42- Mark Hughes and Eddie Niedzwiecki - embraced.

1:18:42 > 1:18:46- The excitement down here - is truly fantastic.

1:18:47 > 1:18:50- I have a feeling Osian got a kiss - from Mark Hughes.

1:18:50 > 1:18:53- Mark Hughes would have kissed - anyone near him.

1:18:53 > 1:18:56- And Wales are on fire. - Pembridge to Bellamy.

1:18:56 > 1:18:58- Buffon comes out of his area.

1:18:59 > 1:19:02- And it's important not to - go overboard.

1:19:03 > 1:19:06- That's right. They have to be - patient and be professional.

1:19:07 > 1:19:09- The small, simple things - will win this game.

1:19:10 > 1:19:13- Take your time - going to get the ball.

1:19:13 > 1:19:16- We don't want to lift the tempo - too much...

1:19:16 > 1:19:20- ..because that will leave gaps - at the back...

1:19:20 > 1:19:23- ..and we have to keep - our discipline now.

1:19:23 > 1:19:25- Speed to Giggs. Back to Speed.

1:19:25 > 1:19:27- Hartson! Everyone wants a shot.

1:19:27 > 1:19:29- Davies!

1:19:34 > 1:19:38- Somehow he looks so calm.

1:19:38 > 1:19:41- His stomach is churning, - believe me.

1:19:41 > 1:19:46- CROWD:- Wales! Wales! Wales! Wales!

1:19:47 > 1:19:49- Nesta. Pirlo.

1:19:49 > 1:19:51- Pirlo to Panucci.

1:19:52 > 1:19:53- Savage.

1:19:53 > 1:19:55- Speed. Giggs.

1:19:55 > 1:19:57- Giggs has plenty of room - to run into.

1:19:58 > 1:20:01- Mark Hughes encourages him. Bellamy - in the box. A corner for Wales.

1:20:02 > 1:20:07- The atmosphere, the game, - the night has been transformed.

1:20:07 > 1:20:11- Give Gary Speed credit. He read - the game, used his experience.

1:20:11 > 1:20:16- The players respect him. He's - winning his 70th cap tonight.

1:20:16 > 1:20:18- We need to use his experience...

1:20:18 > 1:20:23- ..to make sure we're well organised - and keep our discipline.

1:20:24 > 1:20:26- Simon Davies prepares to take - the kick.

1:20:29 > 1:20:32- He would love to be - in the penalty area.

1:20:33 > 1:20:35- But all that is behind Mark Hughes - now.

1:20:39 > 1:20:42- Melville, Speed and Gabbidon - are up there.

1:20:42 > 1:20:44- Buffon. Only as far as Pembridge.

1:20:44 > 1:20:48- Time to control the ball. - Hartson is offside.

1:20:51 > 1:20:55- It was a pass Zinedine Zidane - would have been proud of...

1:20:55 > 1:20:57- ..to Bellamy.

1:20:57 > 1:21:00- Oh, yes. It was a great pass.

1:21:00 > 1:21:05- What we wanted - was something different.

1:21:05 > 1:21:07- A bit of a spark.

1:21:07 > 1:21:11- And John Hartson has now...

1:21:11 > 1:21:15- ..he's got a second wind because - he's got support from Bellamy.

1:21:15 > 1:21:17- He's got a second wind.

1:21:17 > 1:21:21- And we said perhaps Bellamy - wasn't at his best...

1:21:21 > 1:21:23- ..but he only needs half a chance.

1:21:23 > 1:21:26- Put him in front of goal - one-on-one...

1:21:26 > 1:21:29- ..you'd put your mortgage on him.

1:21:29 > 1:21:32- We look a better team - because we've got players...

1:21:32 > 1:21:34- ..who can change a game in a flash.

1:21:34 > 1:21:37- And that's what it means.

1:21:42 > 1:21:44- Gabbidon concedes the free-kick.

1:21:45 > 1:21:49- The pressure is mounting - on Giovanni Trapattoni.

1:21:49 > 1:21:53- They're calling for the return - of Dino Zoff in Italy...

1:21:54 > 1:21:55- ..before tonight.

1:21:56 > 1:21:59- Trapattoni coached Dino Zoff, - of course.

1:22:00 > 1:22:04- What can the Middlesbrough - striker do? Maccarone.

1:22:05 > 1:22:06- Gabbidon.

1:22:10 > 1:22:11- Look at that.

1:22:11 > 1:22:14- Gabbidon went out there - with his man...

1:22:14 > 1:22:16- ..and Pembridge fell - into the hole behind.

1:22:21 > 1:22:23- Zauri.

1:22:24 > 1:22:25- Bellamy.

1:22:27 > 1:22:28- Yeah.

1:22:30 > 1:22:33- A free-kick to Wales. - No rush to take it.

1:22:33 > 1:22:37- The Italians have been rocked, - no doubt about it.

1:22:39 > 1:22:43- That goal came at a time - when everybody needed a boost.

1:22:43 > 1:22:45- The crowd and the players.

1:22:53 > 1:22:56- Once again, Wales are not shy.

1:22:56 > 1:23:00- Melville and Speed - have joined Hartson.

1:23:00 > 1:23:03- They needed a better pass.

1:23:04 > 1:23:07- The one thing Mark Pembridge - hasn't done tonight...

1:23:08 > 1:23:11- ..his corners and his free-kicks...

1:23:11 > 1:23:15- ..the delivery - hasn't been good enough.

1:23:17 > 1:23:18- Bellamy.

1:23:19 > 1:23:23- Davies. Cannavaro is there. - Ambrosini.

1:23:23 > 1:23:25- Gattuso. Pirlo.

1:23:31 > 1:23:34- Pirlo to Gattuso. - He has some space.

1:23:34 > 1:23:38- When you hear those names, - you know there's still a threat.

1:23:38 > 1:23:40- Zauri.

1:23:41 > 1:23:43- Untidy by Delaney.

1:23:46 > 1:23:48- It was a little bit untidy...

1:23:49 > 1:23:52- ..but he hardly touched him.

1:23:52 > 1:23:55- I thought Delaney did well. - He stayed on his feet.

1:23:55 > 1:23:59- We usually see him on the floor - but he stole the ball.

1:24:02 > 1:24:05- We're into the final - quarter of an hour.

1:24:05 > 1:24:07- Wales lead 2-1.

1:24:07 > 1:24:09- Pirlo prepares to take the kick.

1:24:09 > 1:24:11- Savage away.

1:24:11 > 1:24:13- Gattuso can't control it.

1:24:13 > 1:24:16- Paul Jones is shouting at everyone - to move out.

1:24:19 > 1:24:25- Well, he says being a manager - is torture during a game.

1:24:28 > 1:24:32- When you see a game like this - and the clock ticking slowly...

1:24:32 > 1:24:36- ..for Wales, you can understand - how hard it is for Mark Hughes.

1:24:36 > 1:24:39- But it's a matter of - concentrating now.

1:24:40 > 1:24:42- Definitely. - They have to concentrate.

1:24:42 > 1:24:47- Maybe Pembridge should tell Savage - to sit in there for ten minutes.

1:24:49 > 1:24:52- Giggs. - Ambrosini gets there first.

1:24:53 > 1:24:54- Savage.

1:24:56 > 1:25:01- If you're looking for the Man of - the Match, Savage is in the frame.

1:25:02 > 1:25:04- You know what you get - from Robbie Savage.

1:25:04 > 1:25:06- No question.

1:25:06 > 1:25:09- I think we should leave that - until the final minutes.

1:25:09 > 1:25:12- Hoping he'll still be on the field, - Malcolm.

1:25:12 > 1:25:13- Nesta.

1:25:15 > 1:25:18- Giggs couldn't keep that alive.

1:25:24 > 1:25:26- Maccarone.

1:25:26 > 1:25:29- The striker does well. - Gabbidon stays with him.

1:25:29 > 1:25:32- It's a corner for Italy.

1:25:32 > 1:25:35- We saw it again from Gabbidon.

1:25:35 > 1:25:38- It would have been easy to go - to ground to make the tackle...

1:25:39 > 1:25:42- ..and give away a penalty, - but he stayed on his feet.

1:25:43 > 1:25:46- He knew his speed would get him - out of trouble.

1:25:46 > 1:25:48- Del Piero to take the kick.

1:25:48 > 1:25:51- He's in more of a hurry this time.

1:25:51 > 1:25:54- Towards Ambrosini. Delaney away.

1:25:54 > 1:25:56- Gattuso. Tommasi is with him.

1:25:56 > 1:25:58- Bellamy gets between them.

1:25:58 > 1:26:01- Simon Davies is sprinting - down the right.

1:26:01 > 1:26:04- Bellamy has looked up. - Giggs is there as well.

1:26:04 > 1:26:07- It needed a better pass.

1:26:09 > 1:26:13- If you had to choose three men - to counter-attack for you...

1:26:13 > 1:26:16- ..you'd ask for Bellamy, Giggs - and Davies.

1:26:17 > 1:26:22- We know what Ryan Giggs' strength - is getting the ball ahead of him.

1:26:23 > 1:26:25- It was a poor pass.

1:26:25 > 1:26:28- Pirlo. A lovely pass to Del Piero.

1:26:28 > 1:26:30- Gabbidon stays with him.

1:26:30 > 1:26:33- Del Piero. - Ambrosini is outside him.

1:26:33 > 1:26:36- Ambrosini looks for Maccarone.

1:26:39 > 1:26:41- Out it goes somehow.

1:26:42 > 1:26:48- This might be the quiet before - the storm in the last ten minutes.

1:27:01 > 1:27:02- Panucci.

1:27:03 > 1:27:08- He played advantage to Italy - once...

1:27:08 > 1:27:11- ..and nothing came of it - so he pulled them back.

1:27:11 > 1:27:14- He didn't do that for Wales.

1:27:14 > 1:27:16- Pirlo. Pembridge gets back. - Gattuso.

1:27:16 > 1:27:18- Gattuso to Ambrosini.

1:27:19 > 1:27:20- Delaney.

1:27:24 > 1:27:26- Delaney. Excellent.

1:27:26 > 1:27:29- Zauri stayed with him.

1:27:33 > 1:27:36- Pirlo looks for Maccarone.

1:27:36 > 1:27:39- That's behind the defence. - Del Piero's in the area.

1:27:39 > 1:27:41- Del Piero!

1:27:42 > 1:27:45- Melville stays the right side - of him.

1:27:47 > 1:27:49- They have to stay tight.

1:27:51 > 1:27:53- And he did.

1:27:53 > 1:27:56- A great effort.

1:27:56 > 1:27:59- They're all working very hard - for each other.

1:27:59 > 1:28:01- They need to now.

1:28:01 > 1:28:04- There are nine minutes - of the 90 remaining.

1:28:05 > 1:28:07- You get the feeling - a lot of the play...

1:28:07 > 1:28:10- ..will be down Wales' end - of the field.

1:28:11 > 1:28:13- Del Piero. Paul Jones!

1:28:13 > 1:28:15- Savage.

1:28:15 > 1:28:17- It's like a hot potato.

1:28:17 > 1:28:19- Del Piero again.

1:28:20 > 1:28:24- Maccarone's waiting. - Tommasi is beaten by Ryan Giggs.

1:28:24 > 1:28:26- Gattuso.

1:28:26 > 1:28:30- Gattuso again. - Del Piero with space to cross it.

1:28:31 > 1:28:33- Pembridge. Who else?

1:28:33 > 1:28:34- Excellent.

1:28:34 > 1:28:37- The referee says there's a foul.

1:28:39 > 1:28:44- He won't let anything go - and he's verging on being harsh.

1:28:44 > 1:28:48- It's important the defence - doesn't get too deep...

1:28:48 > 1:28:52- ..or Paul Jones won't have any room - to come out.

1:28:54 > 1:28:57- Alessandro Del Piero's not - interested in this one.

1:28:57 > 1:29:02- The referee is insisting that Pirlo - waits for the whistle.

1:29:04 > 1:29:06- Ambrosini.

1:29:08 > 1:29:10- Massimo Maccarone

1:29:11 > 1:29:12- Panucci.

1:29:12 > 1:29:15- Cannavaro. Nesta.

1:29:15 > 1:29:17- They're all waiting.

1:29:26 > 1:29:28- Pirlo will take it.

1:29:31 > 1:29:35- The wall works effectively.

1:29:36 > 1:29:39- Giggs gets away.

1:29:39 > 1:29:42- Bellamy. - Simon Davies is ahead of him.

1:29:42 > 1:29:44- It's too close to Buffon.

1:29:48 > 1:29:52- Simon Davies didn't get - as good a pass from Bellamy...

1:29:52 > 1:29:54- ..as Bellamy got from John Hartson.

1:29:55 > 1:29:59- Well, it was another chance - to keep possession.

1:29:59 > 1:30:03- To give the defence - a bit of a rest...

1:30:03 > 1:30:07- ..because there's so much pressure - on them.

1:30:07 > 1:30:09- We have to keep the ball.

1:30:09 > 1:30:13- The Italians are going to bring - another substitute on.

1:30:18 > 1:30:21- No sign of a substitute for Wales.

1:30:21 > 1:30:25- Some feel Mark Hughes' - weakness as a manager...

1:30:25 > 1:30:29- ..is that he hasn't learned - how to use his substitutes yet.

1:30:32 > 1:30:37- Marazzina, the Chievo Verona - midfielder, is coming on.

1:30:37 > 1:30:39- I think a substitute is coming off.

1:30:39 > 1:30:41- Yes.

1:30:41 > 1:30:46- Gattuso has come on as a sub - and he's going off.

1:30:46 > 1:30:49- He's more surprised than anyone.

1:30:49 > 1:30:51- "Am I 16?"

1:30:51 > 1:30:53- Yes, it's you.

1:30:59 > 1:31:01- He's not happy.

1:31:01 > 1:31:04- He must feel a bit embarrassed.

1:31:04 > 1:31:08- But Chievo Verona's Massimo - Marazzina has replaced him.

1:31:08 > 1:31:11- I disagree a little bit.

1:31:11 > 1:31:14- You say Mark Hughes hasn't learned - to use subs...

1:31:14 > 1:31:18- ..but if we were drawing against - Azerbaijan...

1:31:18 > 1:31:21- ..I'm sure he would have - made changes sooner.

1:31:21 > 1:31:23- Because we're playing - a very good team...

1:31:24 > 1:31:27- ..it's difficult because you - don't want to change the team.

1:31:28 > 1:31:31- And the same 11...

1:31:31 > 1:31:37- ..have five minutes of the 90 - left to hold on to their lead.

1:31:37 > 1:31:40- The kick is headed away by Hartson.

1:31:40 > 1:31:43- He was back there helping out.

1:31:45 > 1:31:47- Zauri.

1:31:48 > 1:31:49- Speed.

1:31:49 > 1:31:51- Savage.

1:31:52 > 1:31:53- Tommasi.

1:31:56 > 1:31:58- Zauri.

1:32:01 > 1:32:05- Wales will be happy for Italy to - throw balls like that at them...

1:32:05 > 1:32:08- ..so that they can counter-attack.

1:32:08 > 1:32:10- Giggs is on the far side. Giggs!

1:32:10 > 1:32:12- Simon Davies can't reach it.

1:32:14 > 1:32:20- But you have to say, everyone was - looking at Bellamy and Giggs...

1:32:20 > 1:32:26- ..but Simon Davies made up 50 yards - from midfield.

1:32:26 > 1:32:32- You can see him in the picture. - A great ball from Bellamy.

1:32:32 > 1:32:35- Giggs gets it - and Simon Davies reads the play.

1:32:35 > 1:32:38- That's why he scores so many goals.

1:32:38 > 1:32:40- That would have been some goal.

1:32:43 > 1:32:48- He's within five minutes of seeing - Wales at the top of Group 9.

1:32:51 > 1:32:55- And if you need confirmation - that it's tense here...

1:32:56 > 1:32:58- ..look at the faces.

1:33:02 > 1:33:04- Pembridge.

1:33:05 > 1:33:07- Savage.

1:33:09 > 1:33:10- Giggs.

1:33:13 > 1:33:16- It's six games since Wales lost.

1:33:17 > 1:33:21- They've only lost two - of the last 14 games.

1:33:22 > 1:33:25- But their record here - hasn't been great.

1:33:25 > 1:33:28- Two wins from the last ten games.

1:33:28 > 1:33:30- Five draws.

1:33:31 > 1:33:34- But this would be some victory.

1:33:34 > 1:33:37- Giggs. Lovely. Savage.

1:33:42 > 1:33:45- Wales are enjoying themselves, - Malcolm.

1:33:45 > 1:33:47- Well...

1:33:47 > 1:33:51- ..fair play, the referee - made the right decision.

1:33:51 > 1:33:55- Savage was pulled down - but great skill from Ryan Giggs.

1:33:55 > 1:33:59- He's such a great player - when he plays like this.

1:34:03 > 1:34:04- Speed.

1:34:04 > 1:34:06- Hartson and Cannavaro.

1:34:09 > 1:34:11- Hartson is penalised.

1:34:11 > 1:34:13- Cannavaro, the captain. - Look at that.

1:34:14 > 1:34:16- Look at that.

1:34:17 > 1:34:21- A player bought in the summer - for 24 million.

1:34:21 > 1:34:23- A kick to no-one.

1:34:26 > 1:34:31- He's living every second - of this drama.

1:34:40 > 1:34:41- Cannavaro.

1:34:41 > 1:34:44- Maccarone is tackled well - by Delaney.

1:34:44 > 1:34:47- Simon Davies to Bellamy.

1:34:50 > 1:34:51- Ambrosini.

1:34:53 > 1:34:54- Simon Davies again.

1:34:56 > 1:34:58- He has given everything.

1:34:58 > 1:35:02- Everyone knows about his attacking - ability, but he works hard.

1:35:02 > 1:35:05- He was caught there...

1:35:05 > 1:35:09- ..but his performance is full of - commitment, like the whole team.

1:35:10 > 1:35:13- We're approaching the final minute.

1:35:14 > 1:35:16- Del Piero. Savage is there.

1:35:16 > 1:35:19- Pembridge straight to Panucci.

1:35:19 > 1:35:22- They need to be tight - until the very end.

1:35:22 > 1:35:24- Ambrosini.

1:35:24 > 1:35:25- Delaney.

1:35:25 > 1:35:27- Zauri.

1:35:28 > 1:35:31- Out by Gabbidon.

1:35:31 > 1:35:32- Pirlo.

1:35:35 > 1:35:40- Nesta. That's a wonderful pass - to Maccarone! Gabbidon saw it.

1:35:40 > 1:35:43- He's played well.

1:35:43 > 1:35:46- He has speed of thought - as well as in his legs.

1:35:46 > 1:35:51- In the past, we haven't had - a central defender with pace.

1:35:52 > 1:35:55- That's what he offers this team.

1:35:55 > 1:35:57- We're in the final minute.

1:36:05 > 1:36:06- Hartson.

1:36:09 > 1:36:12- Delaney and Zauri.

1:36:12 > 1:36:14- Bellamy is after it.

1:36:14 > 1:36:17- Zauri. Bellamy's still going!

1:36:17 > 1:36:19- Bellamy's put the ball in the net.

1:36:20 > 1:36:22- What is the referee going to do?

1:36:23 > 1:36:25- It's not going to count.

1:36:25 > 1:36:30- He stopped play - to give Zauri a yellow card.

1:36:32 > 1:36:35- Delaney has stayed down.

1:36:35 > 1:36:38- Wales have been very unlucky there.

1:36:38 > 1:36:42- Well, it was excellent play - by Delaney.

1:36:42 > 1:36:44- We know what he's like.

1:36:44 > 1:36:48- He's a very determined character.

1:36:48 > 1:36:50- He knew he was going to - get there first...

1:36:50 > 1:36:53- ..and it was a dirty tackle - by Zauri.

1:36:53 > 1:36:59- But again there's a question mark - about the referee's decision.

1:36:59 > 1:37:01- Bellamy was through - against the keeper...

1:37:01 > 1:37:04- ..and scored with a good finish.

1:37:04 > 1:37:08- Bellamy's been unlucky there - but it might not be needed.

1:37:10 > 1:37:12- Let's hope not, Nic.

1:37:16 > 1:37:18- Wales are not in a hurry.

1:37:18 > 1:37:22- Mark Hughes has pointed out - that the 90 minutes are up.

1:37:23 > 1:37:26- He feels Wales have been wronged.

1:37:28 > 1:37:31- Bellamy did everything right.

1:37:36 > 1:37:39- There are three minutes - of injury time.

1:37:39 > 1:37:41- Where did they come from?

1:37:41 > 1:37:44- Hartson. Hartson with Cannavaro.

1:37:51 > 1:37:53- Pirlo.

1:37:53 > 1:37:55- He's been excellent.

1:37:55 > 1:37:57- Simon Davies.

1:38:03 > 1:38:05- Savage and Panucci.

1:38:05 > 1:38:07- Ambrosini.

1:38:14 > 1:38:17- Pirlo. Lovely. - Paul Jones in two minds.

1:38:17 > 1:38:19- He was offside anyway.

1:38:20 > 1:38:25- Well, we have to salute the desire - of the players to win the game.

1:38:25 > 1:38:29- They've fought for every ball. - They've competed for everything.

1:38:29 > 1:38:34- And Simon Davies - as much as anyone...

1:38:34 > 1:38:36- ..and he's scored a great goal.

1:38:37 > 1:38:40- He might be the best player - on the pitch tonight.

1:38:40 > 1:38:44- We're in the final minute.

1:38:44 > 1:38:47- Nathan Blake is ready to come on.

1:38:48 > 1:38:50- Hartson is penalised.

1:38:51 > 1:38:54- This is a tactical change.

1:38:54 > 1:38:58- How much time - has Giovanni Trapattoni got left?

1:38:58 > 1:39:02- Is this the loss - that will cost him his job?

1:39:04 > 1:39:09- The last time a manager - from these teams lost his job...

1:39:10 > 1:39:13- ..was Bobby Gould - after Italy beat Wales.

1:39:15 > 1:39:17- Deserved applause - for Craig Bellamy.

1:39:19 > 1:39:23- A goal and almost a second goal.

1:39:23 > 1:39:25- He deserves this applause.

1:39:29 > 1:39:34- An old favourite in the capital, - of course, Nathan Blake.

1:39:34 > 1:39:37- He will play the few seconds - remaining.

1:39:37 > 1:39:39- This must be...

1:39:39 > 1:39:41- ..the last attack.

1:39:42 > 1:39:47- Everyone wanted to praise Bellamy. - Trapattoni knows it's almost over.

1:39:49 > 1:39:50- Melville.

1:39:50 > 1:39:53- The referee looked - at his watch again.

1:39:57 > 1:39:59- It's huge for Wales.

1:40:02 > 1:40:04- Ambrosini and Blake

1:40:05 > 1:40:07- Blake concedes a free-kick.

1:40:08 > 1:40:11- We've played almost four minutes...

1:40:11 > 1:40:13- It's over!

1:40:13 > 1:40:17- Wales have moved - to the top of the group.

1:40:21 > 1:40:27- Some questioned how far Wales - have come under Mark Hughes.

1:40:28 > 1:40:30- We've found out tonight.

1:40:30 > 1:40:32- Very far.

1:40:33 > 1:40:38- One goal from Simon Davies, - one goal from Del Piero...

1:40:38 > 1:40:42- ..and then the winning goal...

1:40:42 > 1:40:44- ..from Craig Bellamy.

1:40:44 > 1:40:50- One of the most memorable nights - in the history of Welsh football.

1:40:50 > 1:40:54- Mark Hughes and Wales - at the top of Group 9.

1:40:55 > 1:40:59- I'm going to say this very slowly. - Wales 2, Italy 1.

1:40:59 > 1:41:02- It's not something I can say very - often so I'm going to say it again.

1:41:03 > 1:41:04- Wales 2, Italy 1.

1:41:04 > 1:41:07- And there was much better to come.

1:41:07 > 1:41:12- The next two games were against - Azerbaijan, the weakest team.

1:41:12 > 1:41:16- Gary Speed scored after ten minutes - to calm the nerves...

1:41:16 > 1:41:20- ..before John Hartson secured - the three points in Baku.

1:41:20 > 1:41:23- Every ticket was sold - for the home game...

1:41:23 > 1:41:25- ..and it was a party - from start to finish.

1:41:25 > 1:41:29- Four goals and Wales had won - four from four.

1:41:29 > 1:41:32- The fans were starting to dream - about Euro 2004.

1:41:33 > 1:41:37- A trip to Belgrade was next to - play Serbia and Montenegro...

1:41:37 > 1:41:39- ..but the game was postponed.

1:41:39 > 1:41:42- When they played in August, - Wales lost 1-0.

1:41:42 > 1:41:45- The tide had turned.

1:41:45 > 1:41:49- Although 10,000 travelled to Milan, - Wales lost heavily in the San Siro.

1:41:49 > 1:41:53- Italy comfortably won 4-0.

1:41:57 > 1:42:01- But with two home games left, - there was still hope.

1:42:02 > 1:42:06- After scoring in Finland, Simon - Davies scored early on at home...

1:42:06 > 1:42:10- ..but Mikael Forssell's header - ten minutes from time...

1:42:10 > 1:42:12- ..was painfully costly.

1:42:15 > 1:42:18- Wales lost again against - Serbia and Montenegro...

1:42:19 > 1:42:23- ..finishing the group with one - point from the last four games.

1:42:23 > 1:42:25- An astonishing record...

1:42:25 > 1:42:30- ..considering they picked up - 12 points in the first four.

1:42:30 > 1:42:33- But they still had the play-offs.

1:42:33 > 1:42:36- Russia were the opponents - and Moscow the location...

1:42:36 > 1:42:40- ..for one of the biggest matches - in Welsh football history.

1:42:40 > 1:42:44- As the temperature dropped, - it was fiery on the pitch.

1:42:44 > 1:42:49- Wales lifted their game and the - 0-0 scoreline felt like a win.

1:42:49 > 1:42:52- Once again, the stage was set...

1:42:52 > 1:42:56- ..but, once again, it would be - a huge disappointment.

1:43:01 > 1:43:03- 'The ball is headed into the net...

1:43:04 > 1:43:07- '..and a cruel early blow - for Wales.'

1:43:08 > 1:43:12- A campaign which promised so much - finished in heartbreak again...

1:43:12 > 1:43:16- ..but the difference was that Wales - wasted a golden opportunity.

1:43:16 > 1:43:20- The beginning of the end for - the manager and some players.

1:43:20 > 1:43:23- Wales would have to rebuild - with a new generation...

1:43:23 > 1:43:25- ..to reignite the flame.

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