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The atmosphere is electric at the Millennium Stadium as the Wales fans hope to see their team seal a place at Euro 2004

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Wales get off to a confident start and enjoy much of the early possession

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But Wales are punished after a simple mistake by defender Darren Barnard allows Russia's Vadim Evseev to score

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Evseev's 22nd-minute away goal is crucial as the visitors take a 1-0 lead and Wales are under pressure to score two goals

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Russia's goal knocks the Welsh confidence, Ryan Giggs goes closest to levelling in the first half but his shot hits the post

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It's all frustration for Wales in the second half as Giggs and co just can't find a way through

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Wales battle hard throughout and Robbie Savage is also denied in front of goal as the time ebbs away

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The Wales players are visibly distraught at the final whistle as they lose 1-0 and fail to win a place at Euro 2004