International round-up

Gareth Bale was named Man of the Match and Chris Gunter provided the crucial assist as Wales opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan in Cardiff.

There was a stubborn resistance from Berti Vogts side at the Millennium Stadium, with the main thrusts of Welsh attacking intent coming from the full-backs - Gunter and Bale, the most enterprising players on the pitch.

The breakthrough came eight minutes