Welsh winger Gareth Bale played the jubilee 100th match in the national team jersey.
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“I’m glad I’m back. The way back was difficult, but it was worth it. We planned to play 45 minutes. I was out of the game for two months. We agreed that if we worked out the lead, I would take turns and try to prepare for Tuesday’s match with Belgium, “he told Sky Sports Bale, who entered the first match on September 8.
Only defender Chris Gunter (106) scored more starts for Wales, but he remained only among substitutes against Belarus. “I would like to be replaced by the audience, even though he wanted it a little too much. The most important thing is the team,” said the 32-year-old native of Cardiff.
The Welsh team developed a two-goal lead in the opening act thanks to Aaron Ramsey and Nec Williams, who was assisted by Bale. After the change of sides, Ramsey pushed again from the penalty, other interventions of the home team were added by Ben Davies and Connor Roberts. Arťom Koncevoj scored for the guests.
Footballers from Belgium and France have become other participants in the World Cup
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“We knew from the opening whistle that we had to go full throttle because it could decide the score. We showed a great performance, I was thrilled,” Bale said.
Only the first teams from the qualifying groups will advance directly to the championship in Qatar, the teams in the second places are waiting for the playoffs. The two best winners of the League of Nations groups, who will not succeed in qualifying, will get into it.
Wales and the Czechia have a certain participation in the March play-off. The islanders are second and have a three-point lead over the choice of coach Jaroslav Šilhavý, who will play against Estonia on Tuesday. In addition, they have two goals better difference in score. Belgium secured the start of the “Czech” group at the World Cup.
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The Wales footballers applauded their captain Bale.
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The second position may be more advantageous for the playoffs. The six best teams will be deployed and will play the semifinals of the playoffs at home. The Czechs could get a maximum of 14 points in the case of the final placement on the second place, which would not be enough for the deployment according to the current development.
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