David Brooks rescues point for Wales after late drama in North Macedonia

It is 12 years since Wales last played in Skopje and their then manager Chris Coleman arrived uncomfortably late after losing his passport.
More than a decade on, Craig Bellamy’s side left a much more professional impression, even if it took a last-gasp equaliser from the substitute David Brooks to rescue a point that preserves his manager’s unbeaten record and Welsh hopes of another World Cup qualification.
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