US EditionWales, a World Cup and the End of Disbelief
Wales secured second place in Group J with a 7-1 win over North Macedonia; Harry Wilson scored a hat-trick and earned a perfect 10 rating.
- At Cardiff, Wales national team crushed North Macedonia 7-1 at Cardiff City Stadium, securing second place in Group J and a home tie in the World Cup qualifying play-offs.
- Facing visitors ranked 65, Wales needed a win as North Macedonia arrived unbeaten, having held Belgium twice and nearly beaten Wales eight months ago.
- Harry Wilson starred as captain for the night, earning a 10 `STAR MAN` rating with a hat-trick, an assist, and more tackles than any teammate.
- By winning, Wales secured second seeds for Thursday's play-off draw, avoiding the bottom pot and a likely away semi-final against Italy or Turkey while Belgium claimed top spot.
- Wilson's treble means Harry Wilson moves into eighth on Wales' all-time scorers with 17, while North Macedonia conceded as many goals in 37 minutes as in seven qualifiers.
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Wales, a World Cup and the end of disbelief
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Coventry City full-back Jay Dasilva starred for Wales in their 7-1 win over North Macedonia on Tuesday night. Wales will play in the World Cup play-offs after finishing 2nd in Group J behind Belgium, but ahead of North Macedonia in 3rd. Craig Bellamy’s side thumped North Macedonia 7-1 on Tuesday night with Coventry City full-back Jay Dasilva having a strong outing, according to Wales national outlets. Image courtesy of: MATTHEW CHILDS/REUTERS. T…
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