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Wales fans asked to 'drink less enjoy more'

Welsh Ambulance Service and South Wales Police ask fans to drink responsibly ahead of Wales’ opening World Cup qualifier.

Wales fans in Cardiff during Euro 2016. Credit: PA

Thousands of supporters will descend on the Cardiff City Stadium on Monday night when Chris Coleman’s team host Moldova in their opening match on the road to World Cup 2018 in Russia, with many more tuning in at home.

Ahead of the game both emergency services are reinforcing the key message of Drink Less Enjoy More as the national side aim to build on their performance at Euro 2016.

Wales’s recent success is a big cause for celebration and of course we want everyone to enjoy themselves.

However, we would ask fans who are planning on drinking to do so responsibly and make sure that we are kept free to attend to those facing genuine life-threatening emergencies.

Wales supporters rightly earned a positive reputation at Euro 2016 and there are a number of ways in which you can help us.

One is by alternating alcoholic drinks with water and keeping track of much you’ve had. Plan ahead to make sure you know how you’re getting home and also look after your friends and those around you.

– Richard Lee, Director of Operations at the Welsh Ambulance Service