After all the waiting and hype to get back on the big stage, Wales suffered stage fright in Doha in a dire first half.
But Wales’ history boys found their stride after the break to come roaring back and equalise. And if there was a title for the performance it should be: “Viva Gareth Bale” which the Welsh fans belted out.
Wales’ record scorer and captain was isolated and frustrated in the first half in the nation’s first World Cup match for 64 years. Their opening half here at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha didn’t even feature a single shot after the curtain went up as USA deservedly led through Timothy Weah.
