After a disappointing fourth place finish in the Pinatar cup. Wales Women set their sights on qualifying for the World Cup. Hosted in Australia and New Zealand, during the summer of twenty twenty-three. Starting their crucial campaign run once more against their French counterparts. Going down by two goals to one, at Parc y Scarlets, in front of one thousand seven hundred supporters. Before a trip to Kazakhstan gave the guest their first win since their loss to the republic of Ireland. Scoring three goals that day, including one from star player Jess Fishlock. Heading away again. Wales wound up in Greece. Getting the job done, with a single goal, coming from Carrie Jones on the second of September. Eventually going on to miss out on the tournament. Following a last-minute loss to Switzerland in extra time. Breaking red dragon backing hearts.
However, it was not all doom and gloom for the Women’s game in Wales. Record attendances being recorded on what seemed like a match-by-match basis. Initially being smashed, as over twelve thousand spectators saw a goalless draw against Slovenia. Quickly carried on when more than fifteen thousand fans attended an important tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina. A special goal their reward for going to the encounter. Outside of the national team. Domestic football has also seen an incredible increase in crowds coming to fixtures. Starting the season, Swansea City convinced one thousand four hundred and twenty-six fans to see them beat Cardiff met. Before South Wales rivals Cardiff City saw over five thousand supporters in the stands for a fixture against Abergavenny. Ensuring an enjoyable experience as nine goals hit the back of the net.
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