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Wales 1-1 Georgia: Dragons pegged back after Bale strike

Oct 9, 2016 1:56:42 PM

The Real Madrid forward opened the scoring for his nation with a wonderful header, but the team were guilty of lowering the tempo and were held to a second draw in a week

Wales were caught cold by Tornike Okriashvili's second-half equaliser as they played out a 1-1 draw against Georgia in Sunday's World Cup qualifier in Cardiff.

Gareth Bale headed home his 25th Wales goal in the 10th minute to move within three of Ian Rush's all-time national record as the hosts deservedly led after controlling the first half.

Chris Coleman's men took their foot off the pedal early in the second half, though, and Georgia took full advantage when Okriashvili ghosted in behind a static Wales defence to head home and restore parity.