Postpublished at 82 mins
Romania 2-1 Wales
Robert Earnshaw
Former Wales striker on Match of the Day Wales
That is disappointing, especially coming from a set piece, they had warnings.
The cross is beautiful and Adrian Rus arrives at the right time.
Summary
Wales drew 1-1 with World Cup-bound Ghana in a friendly on Tuesday in Cardiff.
Romania's Louis Munteanu denied by tight offside decision in goalless first half.
Florinel Coman slots hosts into lead with smart finish in 52nd minute.
David Brooks comes off the bench to level with calm side-foot shot after 62 minutes.
Romania restore lead against run of play through Adrian Rus header in 80th minute.
Postpublished at 82 mins
Postpublished at 81 mins
Romania 2-1 Wales
I think we can all appreciate my predictions aren't usually this accurate.
GOAL - Romania 2-1 Walespublished at 80 mins
Adrian Rus
Substitute Adrian Rus heads Romania ahead as Wales fail to deal with a short corner.
A powerful header, Danny Ward had no chance.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 79 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
David Brooks booked for encroaching on a corner.
CLOSE!published at 78 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Denis Dragus with a firm strike after Joe Rodon concedes possession, but Danny Ward is down well to save.
Postpublished at 77 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Guaranteed this one wouldn't be 0-0 didn't I?
I'd be surprised with the way the match is swinging if it ends up 1-1.
Postpublished at 77 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Robert Earnshaw
Former Wales striker on Match of the Day WalesI like what I'm seeing since the subs have come on. I like David Brooks and Lewis Koumas because we've looked a lot more creative.
Image source, FAWCLOSE!published at 75 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
A firm right hand from Stefan Tarnovanu as he is forced to save from a Connor Roberts header after Sorba Thomas' deep cross.
CLOSE!published at 74 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Lewis Koumas is denied by Stefan Tarnovanu.
Wales are really pushing for a winner.
Postpublished at 73 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Wales need to find Bilbao Brennan Johnson.
'Jonhson's confidence looks drained'published at 72 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Iwan Roberts
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio CymruBrennan Johnson looks like the last place he wants to be at the minute is the football pitch.
He looks like he's fallen out of love with football, and I feel sorry for him. The confidence has been drained from him.
Image source, FAWSUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 71 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Kai Andrews, Dan James and Brennan Johnson come off for Chris Mepham, Sorba Thomas and Cameron Congreve.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 69 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
David Matei is on for Nicolae Stanciu.
Just the nine changes so far for the hosts.
Cheers lads.
'Like a game of chess'published at 68 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Nathan Blake
Former Wales striker on BBC Radio WalesThe subs for Romania at half-time gave them a lot of momentum and they got a goal.
And then, like a chess game, Craig Bellamy does exactly the same and we get an equaliser.
Lift off!published at 67 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Ian Mitchelmore
BBC Sport Wales at Stadionul Steaua, Bucharest
Image source, FAWAnd it's the turn of the Red Wall to celebrate.
Superb from Dan James on the left, and that's a composed finish from David Brooks who has just come off the bench.
The away fans sing "Brooks will tear you apart again".
Postpublished at 67 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Dan James is terrifying the home defence.
Another super run, his cross is cut out for a corner.
Wales on top now.
Postpublished at 66 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Another four changes for the hosts.
Olimpiu Morutan, Mihai Popescu, Denis Dragus and Catalin Cirjan enter the fray.
Postpublished at 65 mins
Romania 1-1 Wales
Another dangerous bit of play from Dan James is just snuffed out.
GOAL - Romania 1-1 Walespublished at 64 mins
David Brooks
Media caption, Watch as David Brooks equalises for Wales
What a lovely equaliser!
Lovely deep cross from Dan James, David Brooks steers home a lovely left-footed volley, was in all the way.
Wales level.
Game on.
Postpublished at 63 mins
Romania 1-0 Wales
Robert Earnshaw
Former Wales striker on Match of the Day WalesThis game is screaming out somebody like Harry Wilson, he has the ability to see certain passes.
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Team Lineups
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home team,Romania
Manager:Gheorghe Hagi
Formation:4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team,Romania
away team,Wales
Manager:Craig Bellamy
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team,Wales
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Rohit Saggi
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Anders Dale
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Alf Olav Rossland
- Fourth Official:
- Szabolcs Kovacs
Match Stats
Key, Romania v WalesBasic Stats
Overall possession
Romania 40.9%Wales 59.1%
Shots
Romania 17Wales 12Shots on target
Romania 6Wales 6Total touches inside the opposition box
Romania 14Wales 17Goalkeeper saves
Romania 5Wales 4Aerial duels won
Romania 7Wales 12Fouls committed
Romania 14Wales 13Corners
Romania 7Wales 9In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Romania 17Wales 12Shots on target
Romania 6Wales 6Shots off target
Romania 5Wales 4Attempts out of box
Romania 10Wales 1Total offsides
Romania 4Wales 1Distribution
Total passes
Romania 271Wales 399Pass accuracy %
Romania 81.2Wales 83.5Backward passes
Romania 66Wales 70Forward passes
Romania 77Wales 126Total long balls
Romania 51Wales 49Successful final third passes
Romania 41Wales 39Total crosses
Romania 11Wales 15Defence
Total tackles
Romania 7Wales 15Won tackle %
Romania 28.6Wales 100Fouls committed
Romania 14Wales 13Total yellow cards
Romania 0Wales 1Total clearances
Romania 17Wales 13
Season so far
Friendlies
Key, Romania v Wales
Form guide
All competitions
Romania draw
v Georgia
1
1
Friendlies
Wales draw
v Ghana
1
1
Friendlies
Romania lose
v Slovakia
2
0
Friendlies
Wales draw
v Northern Ireland
1
1
Friendlies
Romania lose
v Turkey
1
0
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Wales draw
v Bosnia-Herzegovina
1
1
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Romania won
v San Marino
7
1
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Wales won
v North Macedonia
7
1
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Romania lose
v Bosnia-Herzegovina
3
1
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Wales won
v Liechtenstein
0
1
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Previous meetings
All competitions
Romania and WalesRomania Won 3Wales Won 0
Played4
Draw 1
Previous scores
All competitions
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
Wales 1 , Romania 2 on the 16th of November 1993
Wales
Romania
16th of November 1993
Romania 5 , Wales 1 on the 20th of May 1992
Romania
Wales
20th of May 1992
UEFA European Championship Qualifiers
Romania 2 , Wales 0 on the 24th of November 1971
Romania
Wales
24th of November 1971
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Match Facts
Romania have won three of their last four games against Wales in all competitions (L1), with this their first since a 2-1 win in November 1993 at Cardiff Arms Park.
Wales have lost their two previous away games against Romania, losing 2-0 in November 1971 in a UEFA EURO qualifier and 5-1 in May 1992 in a FIFA World Cup qualification match.
Romania have won seven of their last nine (L2) and each of their last three home games in all competitions – they last won four in a row on home soil between June and November 2017.
Each of Wales’ last three matches have ended 1-1, with the team scoring first pegged back each time – the Dragons last drew more consecutive matches in all competitions between October 2016 and June 2017 (run of 5).
Earlier this week against Georgia, Gheorghe Hagi took charge of his first game as Romania manager (1-1) since November 2001 vs Slovenia, almost 25 years ago. His only win in charge of the nation came in September that year vs Hungary.
Each of Wales’ last seven goals have been scored in the second halves of games, their longest run since May 1992 (also 7) – the Dragons have scored in the 90th minute or later in three of their last 13 matches, as often as across their prior 27 outings.
Despite him coming on a substitute in the 60th minute, only Dan James (4) had more shots in Wales 1-1 Ghana earlier this week than Lewis Koumas (3) – he will be aiming to be the first player to net their first goal for the Dragons, and then also score in their next cap since Brennan Johnson in June 2022.
Jayden Lienou (18y 60d) could become the youngest defender to win their first cap for Wales since Chris Gunter vs New Zealand in May 2007 (17y 309d), who went on to win more caps than any other defender for the nation (109).
