WALES have a simple job to do against England – win and they make it through to the World Cup knock-out stages.
But despite picking up a point in their opening match of the World Cup, they now have it all to do.
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Wayne Hennessey’s dismissal against Iran saw Rob Page’s side reduced to ten men before they netted two late goals to secure victory over Wales.
However, it is not over for Wales just yet as they still have a chance of qualifying.
How can Wales still qualify?
Wales sit bottom of Group B at the World Cup and it looks miserable, but they can make it into the round of 16.
To do this, they will require the help of their opponents in the group as it is out of their hands.
Here’s how they can still make it out of the group:
- Beat England by any score.
- Hope Iran and USA draw in their last match.
- If Wales win 4-0 they will knock England out and Iran or USA will go through as well.
How can USA still qualify?
- The Americans need to beat Iran to make it through to the next round.
- Draw or lose, and Iran go through either way.
How are group standings decided if teams are level on points?
The criteria is as follows:
- Points obtained in the matches played between the teams level on point
- Goal difference in the matches played between the teams level on points
- Number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams level on points
- Fair play points in all group matches
The fair play point deductions are as follows (only one deduction can be applied to a player in a single match):
- Yellow card: -1 point
- Indirect (second yellow) red card: -3 points
- Direct red card: -4 points
- Yellow card and later a direct red card: -5 points
