Wales Salvages Late Draw Against North Macedonia in World Cup Qualifier

Wales secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against North Macedonia in a World Cup qualifying match, thanks to David Brooks' equalizer in the sixth minute of stoppage time. North Macedonia initially took the lead with a goal from Bojan Miovski, capitalizing on a mistake by substitute Joe Allen. Despite dominating possession, Wales struggled to convert chances until Brooks' late intervention, which marked their eighth consecutive World Cup qualifier where they scored. The result leaves Wales in second place in Group J, while North Macedonia tops the group. Both teams demonstrated resilience, with the match held in a poignant atmosphere following a recent tragedy in North Macedonia. Wales manager Craig Bellamy made three changes from their previous match, reflecting a tactical shift in response to the opposition.