The stakes are high as Wales and Finland clash in a pivotal UEFA European Championship play-off semi-final in Cardiff, with both teams eyeing a spot in the prestigious tournament. For Wales manager Rob Page, failure to secure qualification could have significant implications for his tenure, amplifying the pressure on his side to deliver.

Fortunately for Page, the play-off format has been favorable to Wales in the past, providing a source of confidence as they aim to replicate their success from the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Victories over Austria and Ukraine showcased Wales' ability to navigate crucial fixtures, particularly on home turf at the Cardiff City Stadium. With just one defeat in Euro qualifying at this venue since March 2011, Wales holds a formidable record (W10, D4), offering a potential advantage in the upcoming clash. Key to Wales' aspirations is striker Kieffer Moore, whose imposing presence and goal-scoring prowess make him a significant threat. Moore's recent contributions, including six goals and one assist in ten appearances, highlight his importance to the Welsh side. His ability to deliver on home soil adds further anticipation to his performance in this crucial encounter.

As underdogs, Finland faces a daunting challenge, aiming to secure only their second-ever major international tournament appearance. Despite their lower ranking, Finland enters the contest on the back of two consecutive victories, bolstering their morale. However, recent encounters with Wales have been unfavorable for the Eagle-owls, who have struggled to secure positive results, especially on Welsh soil.

With the home advantage and a dire need for points, Wales are on their way to seal the victory here.

威尔士和芬兰将在卡迪夫举行的欧洲杯附加赛半决赛中决一死战，两支球队都希望进入这项久负盛名的赛事。对于威尔士主教练罗布·佩奇来说，未能获得出线资格可能会对他的任期产生重大影响，他的球队将面临更大的压力。

对佩奇来说幸运的是，附加赛的形式在过去一直对威尔士有利，这为他们提供了信心，因为他们的目标是复制2022年世界杯预选赛的成功。战胜奥地利和乌克兰的比赛展示了威尔士在关键赛程上的能力，尤其是在卡迪夫城球场的主场。自2011年3月以来，威尔士在这里只输过一场欧洲杯预选赛，战绩令人敬畏(W10, D4)，在即将到来的比赛中有潜在的优势。威尔士希望的关键是前锋基弗·摩尔，他的气势和进球能力使他成为一个重要的威胁。摩尔最近的贡献，包括10次出场6球1助攻，凸显了他对威尔士队的重要性。他在本土的表现让人们对他在这场关键比赛中的表现更加期待。

作为弱者，芬兰队面临着艰巨的挑战，他们的目标是确保第二次参加国际大赛。尽管排名较低，但芬兰队凭借两连胜进入决赛，鼓舞了他们的士气。然而，最近与威尔士队的交锋对鹰鸮队不利，他们一直在努力取得积极的结果，特别是在威尔士的土地上。

凭借主场优势和对积分的迫切需要，威尔士正在锁定胜利的路上。