Viewers of the assembly between Wales and Ukraine on Sunday night have flooded to social media, to lavish reward on a key member of the previous’s backline.
Robert Page’s males, after all, had been again in motion a short while in the past.
In the nation’s most essential outing for a while, the Dragons performed host to the aforementioned Ukraine, conscious {that a} spot at this 12 months’s Qatar World Cup was on the road.
And, when all was stated and executed, ebook their spot at worldwide soccer’s most prestigious match is exactly what Wales went on to do.
Despite guests Ukraine conjuring up a hatful of presentable alternatives in entrance of purpose, Saturday’s hosts stood agency, to ultimately emerge on the best facet of a 1-0 scoreline.
The recreation’s telling second was forthcoming late in the first-half of play, when Gareth Bale’s whipped free-kick supply was nodded into his personal web by the unlucky Andriy Yarmolenko.
WALES LEAD! ???????
Gareth Bale’s free-kick is diverted into his personal web by
Andriy Yarmolenko! ? pic.twitter.com/cyj9ZrUlSK— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 5, 2022
‘Colossus’
In fact, although, it was the efforts of Wales’ stars on the different finish of the pitch which really made the distinction in holding an all the time harmful Ukrainian outfit at bay.
Wayne Hennessey was in impressed type between the posts all through, with Liverpool expertise Neco Williams having too loved an outing to recollect.
The Dragons’ standout performer, although, with out query, got here in the type of Tottenham defender Ben Davies.
The versatile full-back slotted in on the left of Rob Page’s back-three in Cardiff, and totally dominated throughout the 90 minutes, displaying as soon as extra his outstanding development since Antonio Conte’s arrival in north London late final 12 months.
In flip, the response throughout social media has since been an absolute sight to behold, with simply among the highlights showcased under:
Ben Davies is placing in the most effective defensive performances I’ve ever seen ?????
— Laayver!! ⚽✌️ (@laayver_Matt91) June 5, 2022
Ben Davies dropping the most effective defensive masterclasses in the historical past of this sport
— LP ⚪️ (@thfclp__) June 5, 2022
This Ben Davies efficiency is one for the historical past books.
— RC ?? (@ReeceAC_) June 5, 2022
Ben Davies has changed into prime Maldini #wales
— Ian Jones (@JudgeJ88) June 5, 2022
Exceptional efficiency from Ben Davies. Seriously gone up a stage since enjoying that LCB place below Antonio Conte
— Faz (@Retro442) June 5, 2022
Ben Davies could be the most effective LCB in the world
— Kulusexy (@SpursySwedish) June 5, 2022
Ben Davies has been a colossus, the fucker was additionally superior towards us on the finish of the season and doubtless price us the league!
— Jason Armstrong (@NiGhTVioLaToR) June 5, 2022
Ben Davies is the most effective defender in the world
— Scott Delaney (@Scott_delaney15) June 5, 2022
Ben Davies should’ve taken some efficiency enhancers. This is insane.
— Ryan (@ryanthfc__) June 5, 2022
Ben Davies has been unbelievable for Wales, Conte has someway turned him right into a monster
— Alex (@imAlexRyan) June 5, 2022
Ben Davies could be the most effective footballer of this technology
— keenan ? (@notverykeen) June 5, 2022
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