Leigh Halfpenny scored our only try

Wales were pushed all the way by a determined Samoa as they scraped a 17-13 win at the Millennium Stadium.

Head Coach Warren Gatland and Backs Coach Rob Howley give their post match press conference

Wing Leigh Halfpenny crossed for an early try after being set up by new fly half Dan Biggar to put Wales in control early on.

Hooker Huw Bennett is frustrated with Wales' performance

Thanks to a couple of penalties from the Ospreys man we went in at half time 11-6 up and looking comfortable.

That lead was extended to 17-6 early in the second half but Seilala Mapusua intecepted a loose pass from Biggar and ran 80 yards to score a try for the Samoans to set up a grand stand finish.

Replacement Jonathan Davies reckons Wales should be pleased to have won the game

But despite pulling off famous World Cup wins in the welsh capital in 1991 and 1999 there was no repeat, and Warren Gatland's side held on for victory.

The Coach said: "It's just frustrating. Even with the chances we missed at 17-6 infront with ten minutes to go if you score you win the game.

Lock Luke Charteris tells Real Sport Wales must improve before next week's game with Argentina

"But they scored and it made it difficult for us."

Back Coach Rob Howley said: "When you cut a side eleven times and only score one try it's very disappointing.

"Players have to improve and make make better decisions when you're in behind lines."

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