Manolis Siopis

International Bluebirds | October Round-Up

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Manolis Siopis
SIO IMPRESSES FOR GREECE

Manolis Siopis made an impression during the recent international window, as Greece claimed two victories. 

The side recorded an impressive 2-1 victory over England at Wembley, in which Sio produced a fine performance during his 66 minutes on the field. 

In their second game against the Republic of Ireland, the City midfielder played the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 victory.

Greece Results: UEFA Nations League

England 1-2 Greece

Greece 2-0 Republic of Ireland

Andy Rinomhota
RINOMHOTA represents zimbabwe

It was also a positive international window for Andy Rinomhota, who featured for Zimbabwe. 

The Bluebirds midfielder started in both of their matches, as they played a double-header against Namibia. 

The side won both fixtures, claiming 1-0 and 3-1 victories.

Zimbabwe Results: Africa Cup of Nations

Namibia 0-1 Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe 3-1 Namibia

Ethan Horvath
Ethan selected by usa

Ethan Horvath was included in the United States of America's squad for this month's international window.

The side took on Panama and Mexico in two international friendlies, winning the former 2-0, before falling to a 2-0 defeat to Mexico.

Horvath was an unused substitute in both games, with Crystal Palace loanee Matthew Turner starting between the sticks.

USA results: Friendlies

USA 2-0 Panama

Mexico 2-0 USA

Dakarai Mafico
Young Bluebirds gain experience

This month saw many young Bluebirds feature for Wales’ age-grade sides.

At U21 level, Rubin Colwill, Cian Ashford, Joel Colwill, Eli King and Tom Davies were included in the squad. The side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Czechia, before a 4-2 loss to Slovakia.

There are also call-ups at U19 level, with Ewan Griffiths, Luey Giles, Ronan Kpakio, Trey George and Dakarai Mafico included. In a friendly double-header with Italy, Wales recorded a 3-3 draw and a 4-3 victory.

Hayden Allmark, Olly Reynolds and Noah Williams were called-up for the U17s, as they played two friendly matches, the first coming against Portugal, earning a 1-1 draw, prior to a 3-1 defeat to France.

In Wales' U16s squad for the Victory Shield were Leo Papyrnik, Jacob Norris, Logan Cartwright, Keano Conaty and Rob Tankiewicz, who recorded a win on penalties over Northern Ireland following a 3-3 draw in normal time, before a 3-2 defeat to the Republic of Ireland. The side ended their campaign on a positive note, defeating Scotland 1-0.

At U15 level, Wales selected Hugo Daniel, Dembo Jaiteh, Alex Donczew and Gruffydd Evans, who gained invaluable international experience.