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Wales 1-1 Finland: A perfect start for Wales in Cardiff - Simon Davies drills home John Hartson's nod down to go 1-0 up after just three minutes

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Jubilant captain Gary Speed embraces Davies as his side take the early advantage in their Group Nine match

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A wounded Finland come back fighting and Wales struggle to hold on to their slender lead for the remainder of the first half

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Wales' cause is not helped in the second half as they are reduced to 10 men when Jason Koumas is sent off for a second bookable offence

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Finland finally get their equaliser late on through Mikael Forssell and his header forces a 1-1 draw

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It's a disappointing end to the match for Wales who must now win a place in next year's European Championships through the play-offs

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Germany 2-1 Scotland: It's an evenly matched start to the game as both sides have early chances on goal

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But 25 minutes in Scotland keeper Robert Douglas spills an Arne Friedrich shot and Fredi Bobic (left) scores from close range to put the home side 1-0 up

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Bobic's goal divides the sides at half-time to put Scotland in danger of heading for a play-off battle

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Further misery for Scotland in the second half when the referee awards Germany a penalty for Steven Pressley's (left) reckless challenge on Bobic (centre)

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Michael Ballack makes no mistake from the penalty spot and Germany take a 2-0 lead

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A goal from Neil McCann proves only a consolation and a 2-1 defeat leaves Scotland's Euro 2004 hopes resting on winning a play-off place