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Ronald Blum | Associated Press

U.S. settles for draw with Wales in World Cup opener

Tim Weah of the United States scores during the Group B World Cup soccer match against Wales. (Darko Vojinovic/AP)

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.

Weah, a son of former FIFA Player of the Year and current Liberian President George Weah, scored after a pass from Christian Pulisic in the 36th minute.

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