North Macedonia 1 – 1 Wales

David Brooks salvaged Wales a treasured 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw towards North Macedonia with nearly the final kick of the match in Skopje.

Wales had been the higher facet all through however they suffered a sucker punch in a dramatic end that noticed North Macedonia rating within the first minute of stoppage-time.

Substitute Joe Allen’s horrible again move was meant for Joe Rodon however was minimize out by Bojan Miovski and he completed brilliantly, slotting the ball below Karl Darlow.

Wales appeared down and out however within the sixth additional minute Kieffer Moore received his head to an extended ball and Brooks squeezed the ball throughout the road.

With favourites Belgium but to kick a ball in Group J, it might nonetheless show a expensive draw for Wales within the race for an computerized place on the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and United States.

North Macedonia had claimed a sixth consecutive win – the longest run of victories of their historical past – by brushing apart Liechtenstein on Saturday and now proceed their sturdy begin to World Cup qualifying with one other level on Tuesday night.

Bellamy in shock after ‘finest efficiency’ since taking up

Wales boss Craig Bellamy:

“Nonetheless in all probability in a bit little bit of shock with the way it performed out the final variety of minutes. I felt we had been the higher staff, I’ve to be trustworthy.

“And that is no disrespect in any respect. I assumed we managed the sport. Might have made one or two higher choices within the closing third, however nonetheless had a purpose cleared off the road.

“I used to be actually happy with the efficiency. Now, in fact, I need outcomes. And to stroll away right here with some extent does depart me disillusioned, however in a way I’ve to just accept.

“It should give us such energy. I assumed it was among the best performances since I have been right here. A really tough place to come back and play soccer.