In a fiery FIFA World Cup European Qualifying Group J clash, Wales found a dramatic surprise win over North Macedonia. They came away with an equally dramatic late leveler at the Philip II Arena. On Tuesday, 30th March 2025, the valiant Welsh side raged and clamoured and scraped for a draw. They were matched up against their hosts, who were on a record-setting winning streak. That game, in front of 23,114 fans, was Wales’ escape from the edge, salvaging a dramatic late equalizer.
North Macedonia's Dominance
North Macedonia took to the pitch as confident as any team. They were on their longest winning streak in recorded history, six wins in a row. They recently cleared Liechtenstein off of their list. Now, they’re hellbent on continuing their excellent start to World Cup qualifying, earning another point. The hosts always seemed like they were in control for large parts of the match, taking advantage of a classic defensive lapse from Wales.
In a crucial turning point, a long back pass from Allen for Joe Rodon was intercepted by Bojan Miovski. Miovski took his chance, showing great composure to tuck the ball under Wales keeper Karl Darlow. This placed North Macedonia firmly in the lead, putting them on track to another historic win.
Wales' Resilience
Even though Wales was down and out, they did not want to be counted out. As the game neared its end, Kieffer Moore came up big. It was in the sixth minute of stoppage time that he delicately nodded down a long ball. This improvised pass opened up a move to goal for NBC’s David Brooks. Brooks pinched the ball over the line. He won and scored a stunning equalizer with almost the last kick of the match!
Wales’ resilience shone through the whole match as they fought tooth and nail against a very strong North Macedonian challenge. Their determination found reward in the final moments, ensuring they left Skopje with a well-earned point.
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