JAKARTA - The penalty for Gareth Bale saved Wales from defeat to the United States in the 2022 World Cup Group B match at Al Rayyan Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday morning WIB.
The United States had taken the lead thanks to a goal scored by Timothy Weah, while The Dragons equalized eight minutes before the game ended.
Launching Antara, this draw made Wales and the United States ranked second and third in the 2022 World Cup Group B standings with one point. The first place was occupied by England, who in the first match defeated Iran 6-2.
In this match, the United States was superior in possession with 59 percent, while Wales posed more threats after releasing seven of them on target.
In the first half the United States took the initiative to attack first after Weah's pass was tried to be cleared by Wales defender Joe Rodon and then pushed over by goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.
After the opportunity, the United States again posed a threat to Hennessey's goal, but striker Josh pathnt's header was still sideways to the right.
The United States was able to score first through Weah's kick after receiving Christian Pulisic's through ball in the 36th minute so that the score turned 1-0 which lasted until the first half was over.
In the second half, Wales tried to find an equalizer, one of which was through defender Ben Davies' header which United States goalkeeper Matt Turner could still deny.
The Dragons continued to try to equalize, one of which was born from Kiefer Moore's header after receiving a corner, but the ball still bounced slightly over the United States crossbar.
Wales had a golden opportunity after Gareth Bale was fouled in the box by United States defender Walker airman so the referee awarded a penalty for the Robert Page squad.
Gareth Bale, who stepped forward as the executioner, successfully carried out his task by releasing the ball to the left side of the goal that Turner could not reach so that the score turned 1-1 in the 82nd minute.
In the remaining time of the match, both teams tried to find a winning goal, but until the long whistle sounded the score equally strong 1-1 remained.
Wales will next face Iran in the Group B match, Friday (11/25), while the United States will be challenged by Britain the day after.
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