Eastwood secures Welsh win

Bulgaria 0 Wales 1:  A debut goal from Freddy Eastwood's secured victory for John Toshack's youngsters against Bulgaria in Bourgas…

Bulgaria 0 Wales 1: A debut goal from Freddy Eastwood's secured victory for John Toshack's youngsters against Bulgaria in Bourgas.

The Wales boss sent out teenagers against one of Europe's more experienced sides - but his team defended magnificently to achieve a win few expected.

The Wolves striker's goal came a minute from the break when he cut in from the left to drill home a 20-yard effort.

Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey needed to make a great save when Velizar Dimitrov was clean through, as the hosts came under pressure in the second half.

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Skipper Danny Gabbidon was immense at the back, with Lewin Nyatanga not far behind, but the captain frightened his own side by slicing a clearance against a post as the pressure mounted.

Martin Petrov blasted another free-kick into the wall before Hennessey saved again from Dimitrov as the shots rained in, but Wales held on for an impressive win against a side who have yet to be beaten in seven Euro 2008 qualifers.