Gareth Bale proved Wales’ saviour as their first match at a World Cup for 64 years ended in a 1-1 draw against the United States.
Gareth Bales and Wales celebrate after the goal. Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images GARETH BALE PROVED Wales’ saviour as their first match at a World Cup for 64 years ended in a 1-1 draw against the United States.
With so many cruel qualification near-misses since then, Wales supporters, of whom around 3,000 were present at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, wondered whether they would ever see their country play at a World Cup.Bale had been prevented from wearing the rainbow-coloured anti-discrimination armband amid fears of sporting sanctions.
Wales were without Joe Allen, a survivor of their Euro 2016 and Euro 2020 teams, and a vital element of the current side under Robert Page.Ethan Ampadu was pushed into a more advanced role as Chris Mepham came into a three-man central defence. This time the Wales goal had a double escape in the ninth minute as Joe Rodon headed Weah’s cross from point-blank range towards his own goal.
Christian Pulisic scampered free towards the heart of the Wales defence and timed his pass perfectly.
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