Monday, 29 March 2021

KIEFFER EFFORT PROVES TO BE DECISIVE FOR WALES

While Ollie Watkins took all the headlines after scoring on his debut for England against San Marino, another of South Devon's footballing exports Kieffer Moore was on target for Wales against Mexico. 

Torquay-born Moore, 28, who is currently plying his trade for Cardiff City in the Championship, scored the game's only goal in the 11th minute. After Jonny Williams' low cross picked him in the penatly box, Moore brought the ball under control before rolling it into the bottom corner. It was Moore's fifth goal in 14 appearances for the Welsh, who he qualifies to represent through his grandfather, and also equals the number he scored during his four-match loan spell with Torquay United in the 2016-17 season. 

He was later substituted at half time and replaced by Hal Robson-Kanu - who was one of three players who has since been sent home from the squad for breaching 'protocols'. 

The win was also Wales' first over the Mexicans in five attempts and it proved to be the perfect way to celebrate Wales' record appearance holder Chris Gunter receiving his 100th cap.