Wales’ hopes of a place in next summer’s World Cup were given a major boost on Tuesday night, with Chris Coleman’s charges beating Moldova 2-0 in Chisinau.
However, it took until late in the game for the Welsh to break the deadlock against a stubborn Moldovan side.
Once again, it was Liverpool starlet Ben Woodburn who would make the difference from the bench, this time setting up fellow sub Hal Robson-Kanu after a superb run and cross on 80 minutes.
Moldova, who gave as good as they got throughout the game, then almost leveled the scores, with Andrei Cojocari forcing Wayne Hennessey into a fine save.
However, another goal would come for the visitors in injury-time, with Aaron Ramsey seeing his effort deflected in.
Despite a less-than-convincing display overall, the Welsh ran out 2-0 winners, a result which sees them leapfrog the Republic of Ireland and claim second place in Group D, four points behind leaders Serbia.
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Wales now face October clashes with Georgia and then Ireland, with at least a play-off spot now very much in their own hands.