Wales beats Ukraine to end 64-year wait for World Cup return

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Published June 5, 2022 12:08 PM

By ROB HARRIS
AP Global Soccer Writer

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Gareth Bale led Wales to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years by beating Ukraine 1-0 to take the final European spot in Qatar. The result ends war-torn Ukraine’s bid for qualification. The only goal of an emotionally charged and tight game in a rainy Welsh capital came when Bale’s free kick in the 34th minute was inadvertently headed into his own net by Andriy Yarmolenko. Wales will now open at the World Cup against the United States on Nov. 21 before playing Iran and England.

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