Wales booked their place in the World Cup play-offs with a goalless draw against Slovenia in front of a record-breaking Cardiff crowd.
On a tense night in Cardiff, Wales – who have never qualified for a major women’s tournament – knew that a point would seal their spot among the hopefuls next month.
Just 1,745 fans had witnessed the start of Wales’ World Cup campaign against Kazakhstan in Llanelli nearly a year ago.
But expectations have risen in 12 months and a record home crowd of 12,741 – more than double the previous best of 5,445 – were present to see whether Gemma Grainger’s side could move closer to next summer’s World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand.
Wales did so, despite not being at their best, owing much to a compact defence that kept third-placed Slovenia below them in Group I.