After watching the previous World Cup from home, the USA was close tonight (Monday) to its first victory in Qatar 2022, but a dramatic equalizer by Gareth Bale in the closing minutes, set up a tie for points against Wales, as part of the opening round of Group B.
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The Welsh, who actually built on three points, defended themselves for most of the game and paid for the disappointing ability with an absorption, one could say quite expected already in the first half.
Gareth Bale celebrates Wales' equaliser, photo: AP
USA celebrates with Tim Waugh, photo: Reuters
After half an hour in a one-sided situation, the Americans took advantage and rightly got on the board in the 36th minute: it happened after a gallop by Sargent, who passed a perfect ball to Timothy Waugh, who in front of Hennessy kicked flat and in.
0:1 promising for the USA.
In the second half, Wills admittedly recovered from the shock and even switched offensive gears, but it was hard to bet that the Reds would indeed save a point.
But all predictions changed in the 81st minute when Gareth Bale was fouled in the box by Zimmermann, the referee did not hesitate and pointed to the penalty spot.
Bale kicked a rocket en route to his first ever World Cup and en route to a 1-1 draw at the end of the 90 minutes at the Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium.
Gareth Bale celebrates Wales' equaliser,
USA celebrates with Tim Waugh, photo: Reuters
USA celebrates with Tim Waugh, photo: Reuters
USA celebrates with Tim Waugh, photo: AP
Tim Wah on his way to the net, photo: AP
USA celebrates with Tim Waugh, photo: AP
USA celebrates with Tim Waugh, photo: Reuters
Gareth Bale is looking for answers, photo: AP
USA vs. Wales, photo: Reuters
USA vs. Wales, photo: AP
The USA celebrates, photo: Reuters
USA celebrates with Tim Waugh, photo: AP
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