Here’s how the players rated in the agonising penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia
Wales saw their World Cup dream ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in the most painful of circumstances at Cardiff City Stadium.
Daniel James gave the hosts the lead just after half-time, before Edin Dzeko nodded home a late equaliser.
Extra-time followed. As did penalties, with Bosnia emerging 4-2 winners.
Here is how the players rated on the night.
Karl Darlow 8
Made some brilliant saves, the pick of the bunch being his one-handed effort to keep out Demirovic. Harsher critics might well wonder if he could have done better for the goal, mind.
Neco Williams 7
Defended pretty well. No player made more tackles. Not quite as influential as usual in possession, but a fairly good performance nonetheless. Agony in the penalty shootout.
Dylan Lawlor 8 – STAR MAN
Read the game so well throughout. So confident on the ball, and carried possession through the lines brilliantly. Points to a very bright future on a disappointing night.
Joe Rodon 8
Made a brilliant sliding challenge to deny Memic in the first half. No player won more in the air all night.
Jay Dasilva 7
Made a couple of decent challenges and got himself into some good positions in extra-time in possession. Just didn’t have the quality to finish. Made more clearances than anyone else.
Ethan Ampadu 7
A decent showing on a night where he captained the side again. Competed well in midfield and played some key passes at times.
Daniel James 8
Pace caused all sorts of problems for the Bosnians. Scored a superb goal, and could have had a second were it not for the crossbar. Subbed.
Harry Wilson 8
Unlucky to have been denied by the post in the first half. Worked hard and was once again the man Wales looked to for inspiration.
Jordan James 6
Industrious in the middle of the park all evening. Mopped up well in midfield but was a little too untidy in possession at times. Subbed.
David Brooks 7
Was given a bruising night by the Bosnians. Deserves immense credit for sticking to the task, though, and linked up pretty well with others. Also produced some really useful driving runs. Subbed.
Brennan Johnson 5
Another difficult night in what’s been a difficult season for the forward. Snapped at a shot but otherwise couldn’t quite get into the game. A traumatic penalty miss too.
Subs:
Liam Cullen (on for Jordan James 56) – A little too chaotic in possession, but did well defensively – 6
Mark Harris (on for Brooks 74) – Got himself into some good positions that he should have made more of – 6
Sorba Thomas (on for Dan James 84) – Put in cross after cross in extra-time. Deserved more on what was a lively cameo – 7
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