Gareth Bale
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Bale brace gets Wales off to winning start

Gareth Bale starred as Wales began their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in style with a 4-0 victory over Moldova in Cardiff.
May 17, 2023, 12:57 am - PA Sport

Match Timeline

Wales
Moldova
  • KO
  • 11
  • 38
  • 44
  • HT
  • 50
  • 67
  • 75
  • 75
  • 82
  • 85
  • 90+5
  • FT

Match Commentary

90'+6'
Second Half ends, Wales 4, Moldova 0.
90'+5'
Goal! Wales 4, Moldova 0. Gareth Bale (Wales) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
90'+4'
Penalty conceded by Andrian Cascaval (Moldova) after a foul in the penalty area.
Match Stats
WALMDA
Possession
57.5%
42.557.5
42.5%
Shots on Goal
7
0
Shot Attempts
13
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
5
0
Saves
0
3