David Brooks saves Wales from defeat against North Macedonia

In a World Cup qualifying match held in Skopje, North Macedonia, the Welsh national team faced off against North Macedonia. The game took place during a time of national mourning in North Macedonia due to a tragic nightclub fire that resulted in the deaths of 59 people. Emotions ran high as both teams honored the victims with a minute of silence before kick-off. As the match unfolded, Wales dominated possession and created several scoring opportunities. However, misfortune struck in the first minute of stoppage time when Joe Allen's back pass was intercepted, leading to North Macedonia's Bojan Miovski scoring the opening goal, putting Wales on the brink of defeat. Desperately needing a point, Wales continued to push forward even after this setback. In a dramatic turn of events, substitute Kieffer Moore came through with a critical header, which enabled David Brooks to rescue a point for Wales by scoring just before the final whistle. This late equaliser exemplified both the determination of the Welsh side and the difficulties they faced during the match. Looking forward, the draw places Wales in a precarious situation in their qualifying group, especially with Belgium yet to start their campaign. This result, while disappointing for Craig Bellamy's side, may prove significant as they progress through the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.