International Bluebirds | November Round-Up
Find out how our Bluebirds got on during the recent international break...
Rubin selected for Wales
Following his positive performances for the Bluebirds, playmaker Rubin Colwill was included in Wales’ squad for their final two UEFA Nations League fixtures of the campaign.
The side claimed a 0-0 draw in Turkey, before a 4-1 win over Iceland saw them gain promotion to League A. Rubin was an unused substitute in both fixtures.
Wales Results: UEFA Nations League
Turkey 0-0 Wales
Wales 4-1 Iceland
Sio to represent Greece
Manolis Siopis gained further international experience this month, representing Greece in the UEFA Nations League.
Sio and his teammates fell to a 3-0 defeat to England, before finishing their campaign with a 2-0 win over Finland to ensure a second-placed finish in their group.
The City midfielder started the game against England and was introduced as a substitute in the second half of their win over Finland.
Greece Results: UEFA Nations League
Greece 0-3 England
Finland 0-2 Greece
O’Dowda in Republic of Ireland squad
Following his impressive form for City, Callum O'Dowda was named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the culmination of their UEFA Nations League fixtures.
The left-back started in both fixtures, as the side claimed a 1-0 win over Finland, before being defeated by England at Wembley Stadium.
Republic of Ireland Results: UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland 1-0 Finland
England 5-0 Republic of Ireland
SUCCESS FOR ANDY
It was a crucial international break for Andy Rinomhota and Zimbabwe, who secured qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The side claimed a 1-1 draw against Kenya and a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon, but it was enough to finish second in their qualification group, sealing a place in next year's tournament.
Andy started in both fixtures, playing an important role in his nation's qualification.
Zimbabwe Results: AFCON Qualifying
Zimbabwe 1-1 Kenya
Cameroon 2-1 Zimbabwe
YOUNG BLUEBIRDS CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT
This month saw some young Bluebirds gain further international experience.
At U19 level, Dylan Lawlor, Ronan Kpakio, Luey Giles, Dakarai Mafico, Cody Twose and Trey George were selected for Wales’ U19 European Championship qualifying fixtures against Scotland, France and Liechtenstein.
In the first game against Scotland, the side claimed a 1-0 victory, in which Kpakio started, while the second game, which ended in a narrow 2-1 defeat to a strong French side, included starts for Kpakio, Lawlor, Giles, Mafico and Twose. An emphatic 5-0 win over Liechtenstein followed, in which Kpakio, Lawlor and Giles all started.
As for the U17s, Noah Williams, Olly Reynolds and Hayden Allmark were all called up for Wales’ U17 European Championship Round One qualifying clashes with Norway, Italy and San Marino.
Their first match against Norway resulted in a 4-3 defeat, with Allmark getting himself on the scoresheet. After a 4-0 loss to Italy, City U18 playmaker Allmark again found the net, this time in a 6-0 win over San Marino.
Wales U19 results: U19 European Championship qualifying
Wales 1-0 Scotland
France 2-1 Wales
Liechtenstein 0-5 Wales
Wales U17 results: U17 European Championship qualifying
Wales 3-4 Norway
Italy 4-0 Wales
San Marino 0-6 Wales