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Bale: Bosnia defeat the 'best loss'

Results elsewhere meant that Wales booked its place at Euro 2016 despite falling to a 2-0 defeat in its penultimate qualifier in Bosnia.

Gareth Bale has labeled Wales' 2-0 defeat at Bosnia-Herzegovina as the "best loss" of his career, after Euro 2016 qualification was sealed despite the result.

Although Chris Coleman's men suffered the first reverse of their qualifying campaign, Israel's 2-1 defeat to Cyprus ensured they could not be caught in second position in Group B.

Subsequently, Wales' place at a first major international tournament since 1958 was secured.

"This is probably the best loss of my life.