article_snippet: An unruly wind swirled around Haifa on Friday, whipping the palm trees and sending sand on the beach by the Mediterranean flying.
article_snippet: It seemed a fittingly uncomfortable Middle Eastern welcome for Wales ahead of what promises to be a match of feverish tenor and great significance.
article_snippet: Those travelling fans have not seen Those travelling fans side beaten in this campaign, two wins and two draws, the last point in Belgium a hugely encouraging display and result.
article_snippet: Any manager who says he is relaxed is telling you a lie.
article_snippet: In the last game all the players spoke about the crowd and we expect against Wales the atmosphere will be even better.
highlights_snippet: Sammy Ofer Stadium will be filled with around 30,000 fanatical fans .
  