Let me preface this blogpost with a caveat. The Welsh players last night were immense. However the half time tactical shift to a more stable centre mid partnership provided the basis for a win that didn't look likely at the break. I'll discuss the match in a chronological order, starting with Wales' struggles in the first half. Wales lined up without the suspended Allen and club less Joe Ledley, with Coleman opting to start David Edwards in a more disciplined CDM role, and Tom Lawrence in an advanced left position. 1st Half Click images for larger view. This is the scene from kick off as Austria have the ball. Wales' defensive shape is a 5-4-1 with Edwards obviously tasked with the job of marking Alaba. (Circled). Instantly the ball is played into Alaba in the channel and Edwards puts in a foot to break it up and the ball ends up with Hennessey. Shortly after this Wales have their first foray into Austria's half and we can see Ramsey running forward, a sig...