Wales secured a crucial 1–0 victory away in Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifying, dominating possession with 68 per cent and creating the more threatening opportunities throughout. The visitors' superiority was reflected in their expected goals advantage, generating 2.35 xG compared to Kazakhstan's 0.89, whilst also registering 16 shots to their hosts' 14. Wales' goalkeeper was immaculate, saving all three shots on target faced to maintain a clean sheet, whilst Kazakhstan's stopper made four saves from five attempts on target, keeping the deficit to a single goal despite the hosts' 3–4–2–1 setup generating chances from deep. The decisive moment came through Wales' clinical finishing in a match where the 4–3–3 formation allowed them to control proceedings and convert their pressure into three points. This result strengthens Wales' qualifying position and demonstrates their ability to grind out results on the road.