Wales vs Poland LIVE: Euro 2024 play-off final result and reaction as Dragons defeated in penalty shootout

Wales 0-0 Poland (4-5 after penalties): Rob Page’s men fail to reach Euro 2024 after penalty heartbreak

Wales manager Page says "there's nerves" ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier against Poland

Wales failed to secure a place at Euro 2024 after losing their play-off final against Poland in a heart-breaking penalty shootout. The match remained goalless through the first 120 minutes with Wales managing to hold on through extra-time in a competitive match for the first time in their history.

They were the better team for the majority of the evening. Kieffer Moore was a consistent threat in the air and was denied a couple of times from the goalkeeping heroics of Wojciech Szczesny. Ben Davies, expertly marking Robert Lewandowski throughout, had a goal disallowed on the stroke of half-time through a marginal offside.

Wales were unable to take advantage during the second half and the match came down to a shootout. Poland, led by Lewandowski, scored a perfect five meaning Daniel James needed to score to keep the shootout on track. He shot to Szczesny’s right and the goalkeeper leapt across to palm the ball away and send his nation into Euro 2024 this summer.

Relive the action below plus get the latest odds and tips for the match right here:

Wales vs Poland LIVE

• Wales suffer penalty shootout heartbreak as Poland clinch final Euro 2024 place
• Wales defeated in Euro 2024 play-off final as Poland win penalty shootout 5-4
• Poland secure spot at this summer’s tournament in Germany
• 120’ RED CARD! - Mepham is sent off for a second bookable offence (WAL 0-0 POL)
• 90+4’ FT - Wales vs Poland goes to extra-time to decide final Euro 2024 spot (WAL 0-0 POL)
• 49’ CLOSE! - Moore’s header is pushed wide by Szczesny (WAL 0-0 POL)
• 45’ DISALLOWED! - Davies’ headed goal is ruled out for offside (WAL 0-0 POL)
• 18’ CHANCE! - Davies heads a corner over the crossbar (WAL 0-0 POL)

[26 March 2024 22:27 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 4-4 Poland

Now it’s the turn of Neco Williams. He breathes out, and slots it into the bottom corner. As cool as you like.

[26 March 2024 22:27 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 3-4 Poland

No-one has missed yet.

Nicola Zalewski steps up for Poland he shuffles to the left and finds the corner. Danny Ward dove the correct way but couldn’t get there.

[26 March 2024 22:26 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 3-3 Poland

Now it’s the turn of Harry Wilson for Wales. He’s taken plenty of penalties for his club and makes no mistake for his country. 3-3.

[26 March 2024 22:25 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 2-3 Poland

Here comes Przemyslaw Frankowski. He smashes it home. Wow.

[26 March 2024 22:24 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 2-2 Poland

Kieffer Moore comes to the spot for Wales. He’s calm, and drills one onto the underside of the crossbar. The ball bounces down and crosses the line.

All square.

[26 March 2024 22:23 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 1-2 Poland

Sebastian Szymanski scurries up to the ball and smokes it into the back of the net! No dramas there.

[26 March 2024 22:23 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 1-1 Poland

Up first for Wales is captain Ben Davies. He goes down the middle and Szczesny moves to the right meaning Wales level the shootout.

[26 March 2024 22:22 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 0-1 Poland

Yes he can. He slides it past Danny Ward with cool composure. Poland lead.

[26 March 2024 22:21 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 0-0 Poland

Danny Ward and Wojciech Szczesny stride over to the goal with Robert Lewandowski up to take the first penalty. He’s Poland’s talisman and captain. Can he score?

[26 March 2024 22:20 · Mike Jones]

Penalties: Wales 0-0 Poland

The Welsh supporters are belting out the national anthem ahead of this shootout. It is the first competitive penalty shootout that Wales have been a part of.

Can they win it?