\u0107 <\/em>before Ceri Holland headed firmly at Hod\u017ei\u0107\u00a0as this entertaining game swung from end to end.<\/p>\nGreen had the ball in the net on 14 minutes following neat footwork by the effervescent Fishlock but an offside flag denied her the goal. Fishlock\u2019s endeavour also led to a chance which Holland sent crashing against the woodwork.<\/p>\n
The game settled down as Bosnia and Herzegovina slowly came into things, though a flick-on on from Green led to a chance for Holland as we neared the half-hour mark.<\/p>\n
Rowe also tested Hod\u017ei\u0107 from 20 yards or so but the custodian was up to the task. Angharad James sent an acrobatic effort over the bar as half-time loomed.<\/p>\n
Chelsea\u2019s Sophie Ingle sought to drive her team on at every opportunity as a Welsh goal seemed increasingly likely. Visiting skipper Melisa Hasanbegovi\u0107\u00a0had been in determined mood throughout though as she led her side off level at the interval.<\/p>\n
The opening exchanges of the second half lacked the gusto of the first as the visitors, led by the impressive Minela Ga\u010danica up top, forced the hosts onto the back foot.<\/p>\n
Birthday girl Hayley Ladd, who had enjoyed a sound performance so far, almost blotted her copy book on 55 minutes as her header back towards goal eluded O\u2019Sullivan. The Manchester United defender saved her own blushes though by scrambling the ball clear.<\/p>\n
The Red Wall of home fans did their best to lift the spirits of the Welsh team as Green and Fishlock continued to give their all. Chances had become rare though. Green had a second effort chalked off for offside on 64 minutes.<\/p>\n
Spanish Referee Marta Huerta De Aza brandished yellow cards as tempers began to fray with so much to play for.<\/p>\n
Despite the Welsh efforts, most of the chances came from around the edge of the penalty area. Fishlock stretched to connect with into a deep ball into danger as extra time beckoned.<\/p>\n
Ffion Morgan replaced Carrie Jones with 10 minutes left on the clock and the youngster smashed the ball home with what may have been her first touch. Yet again an offside flag denied Wales \u2013 assisted by VAR. The decision seemed harsh. Fishlock soon had the ball in the net again but was also denied glory by the officials. The fourth disallowed goal of the night.<\/p>\n
The Welsh threw everything forward as the seconds ticked away towards four added minutes. More yellow cards as bodies tumbled all around.<\/p>\n
Extra time.<\/p>\n
Morgan posed a threat out wide as Grainger\u2019s girls threw their tired limbs forward against a packed and determined defence. Holland headed narrowly over from one of many unproductive corners. One way traffic now though.<\/p>\n
The moment the home crowd craved finally arrived as the talismanic Fishlock hooked in a memorable volley with virtually the last kick of the first spell of extra time. Wild scenes erupted on the field as the entire side engulfed her in celebration.<\/p>\n
Wales rolled up their collective sleeves. Nerves jangled in the stands as this long night continued to thrill. The visitors threw on a collection of subs as the moments ebbed away.<\/p>\n
Unsurprisingly, an exhausted Fishlock left the field with five minutes to go, to be replaced by the experienced Helen Ward.<\/p>\n
It should have been all about game management now but the home side continued to drive forward in search of a crucial second goal. Megan Wynne replaced the mighty Green with three added minutes left at the end of extra time. The home crowd roared out the anthem. It was enough to drive the Welsh home.<\/p>\n
The final whistle brought scenes of glee and exhaustion as the home side collapsed to the turf.<\/p>\n
Fishlock was grabbed by the media for interview before she had even left the field as the whole stadium milked the moment.<\/p>\n
What a night.<\/p>\n
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