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World Cup | Qualifiers
Sep 6, 2013 at 7pm UK
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Gareth Bale could get security upgrade on Wales duty
The Wales FA could be forced to increase the security protection on Gareth Bale after two Macedonian fans invaded the pitch to approach him.Sep 7, 23:10
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Chris Coleman: 'I didn't consider playing Gareth Bale'
Wales manager Chris Coleman admits that he didn't consider playing winger Gareth Bale against Macedonia on Friday night.Sep 7, 07:08
Chris Coleman: 'Wales beaten by the pitch'
Wales manager Chris Coleman believes that the condition of the pitch cost his side during their 2-1 to Macedonia this evening.Sep 6, 21:19
The Match
Match Report
Welsh hopes of securing a third-place finish in Group A are dashed as Chris Coleman's men lose 2-1 in Macedonia in World Cup qualifying.
Live Commentary
Read how Wales lost their first-ever match against Macedonia in Skopje in Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
HT Report
Macedonia and Wales are level at half time of their World Cup qualifying clash in Skopje.
Team News
Craig Bellamy leads a Wales side hoping to defeat Macedonia in their World Cup qualifier, while Gareth Bale is named on the bench.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wales's World Cup qualifier away in Macedonia.
Build-up
Gareth Bale named as substitute for Wales's qualifier against Macedonia
Gareth Bale is reportedly named on the bench for Wales's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia tonight due to a lack of match fitness.Sep 6, 16:13
Iwan Roberts: 'Gareth Bale unlikely to start for Wales against Macedonia'
Iwan Roberts believes that Gareth Bale will start on the bench for Wales in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia.Sep 6, 08:38
Gareth Bale could feature against Macedonia
Wales assistant manager Kit Symons reveals that Gareth Bale is fit to start his country's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia tomorrow.Sep 5, 21:30
Wales boss Chris Coleman misses team flight to Macedonia
Wales manager Chris Coleman reportedly misses the team flight to Macedonia due to passport issues.Sep 5, 17:16
Chris Coleman: 'Gareth Bale won't play 90 minutes'
Chris Coleman does not expect Gareth Bale to turn out for 90 minutes in either of Wales's upcoming World Cup qualifiers.Sep 3, 14:11
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