But for all their hard work, Wales were guilty of failing to keep hold of to possession and were punished in the closing stages of the first half.

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The second-half was an uninspiring affair, with neither team able to keep hold of possession.

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The in-form Yossi Benanyoun was one of the few Liverpool players able to keep possession and he went close when he curled a strike on to the roof of the net.

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We keep possession more on our opponent's half of the pitch, allowing us to showcase our technical differences.

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Stevens instructs his players to take their defensive spots early, hold them throughout the possession and always keep the ball in front of them.

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Wales, giving 21-year-old Dave Edwards his first start, made a composed start and quickly began to keep possession confidently - a feat they managed consistently for the rest of a outstanding first half.

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