The match at Richmond Rark, Carmarthen was the opening UEFA U19 qualifying game.
Wales were 3 - 1 down going into the final minutes before Tom Bradshaw (Shrewsbury) and Matthews scored to level.
Wales next play Iceland at Llanelli on Monday, ko 5:00pm. The Icelanders tonight beat Kazakhstan 4 - 0 at Stebonheath Park.