David Brooks salvaged Wales a valuable 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw in opposition to North Macedonia with virtually the final kick of the match in Skopje.
Wales have been the higher aspect 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 go was meant for Joe Rodon however was reduce out by Bojan Miovski and he completed brilliantly, slotting the ball beneath Karl Darlow.
Wales appeared down and out however within the sixth further minute Kieffer Moore received his head to a protracted ball and Brooks squeezed the ball throughout the road.
Craig Bellamy’s aspect are up and working of their quest to achieve the World Cup in summer time 2026
With favourites Belgium but to kick a ball in Group J, it might nonetheless show a pricey draw for Wales within the race for an automated 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 ‘greatest efficiency’ since taking up
Wales boss Craig Bellamy:
“Nonetheless most likely in a bit little bit of shock with the way it performed out the final variety of minutes. I felt we have been the higher group, I’ve to be sincere.
Brooks struck with nearly the final kick of the sport
“And that is no disrespect in any respect. I believed we managed the sport. Might have made one or two higher selections within the closing third, however nonetheless had a objective 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 a degree does go away me disenchanted, however in a way I’ve to simply accept.
“It’ll give us such power. I believed it was the most effective performances since I have been right here. A really tough place to return and play soccer.
