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  • Updated: March 24, 2022

World Cup Qualifiers: Bale Braces Wales Past Austria Into Playoffs Semifinal In Cardiff

World Cup Qualifiers: Bale Braces Wales Past Austria Into Pl

Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale scored a brace as Wales edged past Austria 2-1 in their playoff semi-final on Thursday to move a step closer to a first World Cup finals appearance in 64 years.

The 32-year-old proved his importance to Wales with a precise free kick in the 25th minute to open the scoring, emphasizing his quality as one of the top players in the game with a superb effort in Cardiff.

It was followed up by quick thinking from a short corner in the 51st minute from which skipper Bale scored again to ensure Wales’ progress to a final playoff at home to either Scotland or Ukraine in June.

A deflected shot from Marcel Sabitzer in the 64th minute offered Austria hope of a comeback as a wasteful Wales endured a nervy finish but the home side held on for a deserved win to stay on course for only their second World Cup appearance.

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