Marcus Rashford inspired England to the victory required to top Group B and ensure it was despair for Wales as they went out of the tournament after a bitterly disappointing World Cup campaign. Wales needed to either beat England and hope Iran and USA ended in a draw or pursue the more unlikely outcome of running up a four-goal victory margin at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
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Wales’ first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after Iran secured a last ditch but deserved win.Substitute Roozbeh Cheshmi struck from 20 yards nine minutes into stoppage time, before Ramin Rezaeian finished off a counter-attack to seal victory for a revitalised Iran side.
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Gareth Bale rode to Wales’ rescue once again as the captain’s late penalty salvaged a draw against the United States in his country’s first World Cup game for 64 years. Wales were listless and overrun in a first half dominated by a vibrant USA team, who led as Tim Weah finished smartly after a surging run and pass by Christian Pulisic.
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Kasper Dolberg struck a double with Joakim Mæhle and Martin Braithwaite adding a late on for Denmark who beat Wales to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020. The Danes dominated the game and will face Netherlands or Czech Republic in the next round.
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Italy made it three wins from three in Group A with a 1-0 win over ten man Wales thanks to a Matteo Pessina goal. The home side controlled the game throughout but the result won’t bother Wales too much as they progress to the last 16 along with the Italians thanks to their superior goal difference compared to Switzerland who finished third.
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