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Euro Champ Qualifying | Group Stage
Sep 6, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
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Bale winner against Azerbaijan reminds Allen of Euro 2016 qualifier in Andorra
Gareth Bale's late winner in Andorra five years ago set the Dragons on the path to Euro 2016 qualification.Sep 7, 21:30
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Connor Roberts admits Wales "have to play better than this"
Ryan Giggs' side are three points adrift of Group E leaders Croatia and Hungary.Sep 7, 11:59
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Giggs hails Bale for late winner in victory over Azerbaijan
The Dragons are three points behind group pacesetters Croatia and Hungary.Sep 6, 22:13
The Match
Match Report
The Real Madrid forward's winner was his 32nd goal for his country.
Build-up
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Gareth Bale: 'Ask Real Madrid if you want answers about transfer speculation'
The 30-year-old almost moved to the Chinese Super League this summer.Sep 6, 06:18
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Wales vs. Azerbaijan: Talking points ahead of Euro 2020 qualifier
Wales are six points behind Group C leaders Hungary and also trail Croatia and Slovakia in the race for a Euro 2020 place.Sep 5, 15:47
Gareth Bale "raring to go" after summer of speculation
A summer move to China looked on the cards for Bale until Real Madrid pulled the plug.Sep 5, 12:51
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Tom Lawrence heaps praise on Chelsea boss Frank Lampard
The pair spent last season together when Derby reached the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.Sep 5, 05:49
Chris Mepham expects in-form Gareth Bale to lift Wales
The forward struck twice in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Villarreal to end a near-six-month scoring drought.Sep 2, 21:39
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Chris Mepham planning to be vocal for Wales after Ashley Williams omission
The 21-year-old has only won six caps but is set to be Wales' most experienced central defender against Azerbaijan on Friday.Sep 2, 16:30
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