Bale’s penalty salvage 1-1 draw for Wales against vibrant USA team

Wales captain Gareth Bale converted a second-half penalty to earn a 1-1 draw with the United States in the World Cup Group B’s lively encounter on Monday.

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The Los Angeles FC forward sent Matt Turner the wrong way 1o minutes from time, scoring his 41st international goal in his country’s first World Cup game for 64 years.

Tim Weah, the son of son of former Milan and PSG star, Ballon d’Or winner, and President of Liberia George Weah, had put the United States in front in the 36th minute after a surging run and pass by Christian Pulisic.

The aggressive Americans dominated much of the lively opening 45 minutes, producing some flowing moves and always looking dangerous the Welshmen also threatened.

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The half-time introduction of striker Kieffer Moore revitalized Wales, whose newfound energy and purpose turned a one-sided affair into a genuine contest as Ben Davies and Moore both came close to equalising.

The United States will play England on Friday while Robert Page’s men will return to the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Friday to face Iran – thrashed 6-2 by England earlier on Monday.

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