That play off spot could have been secured yesterday at Wrexham had they beaten Romania but after spurning several great opportunities in the first half they were undone in the second by a solitary goal meaning that they must head to Romania next month to gain the victory they need.
And with John Toshack saying that he needs the "loan" players back – Wales lent several of their senior stars yesterday to try and ensure qualification – the job has just become a little harder again.
But Flynn was refusing to be downbeat and the former Swans boss said “I have got some very talented, disappointed players in the dressing room
“The boys did enough to win the game and we did not take our chances, we have proved we can score goals prior to this game.
“We have got another chance out in Romania which will be very difficult. Romania have only conceded one goal in the competition and are a difficult team to play against and they showed us that respect, and you have to take your chances at this level.
“It’s a golden opportunity that has passed us by tonight.
“The positive thing to take from the game is that we have shown Romania that we are capable of beating them, I would have worries if we were going to Romania with no chance but we have.”
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