Good afternoon and welcome to LIVE coverage of Macedonia against Wales in their World Cup qualifier in Skopje. A dead rubber as far as qualifying for next summer's tournament, but of course there is huge interest in Gareth Bale - the world's most expensive footballer at £85 million. We understand the Real Madrid player starts this match on the bench, but could be involved later in the afternoon.

World Cup Qualification UEFA / Matchday 7

National Arena Tose Proeski / 06.09.2013

North Macedonia

Completed

Wales

I. Trickovski(22')
A. Trajkovski(81')

A. Ramsey(40' PEN)

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ByDesmond Kane

Updated 06/09/2013 at 18:52 GMT

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Highlights

90+4'

There goes the final whistle! A 2-1 win for Macedonia for Wales, who must be wondering how they lost this match. And why did Bale not play? Questions, but not too many answers so far.

90+1'

Ben Davies with an intelligent little ball into the centre of the Macedonia box, but the cross flies a few inches too high for Ramsey. Really frustrating moments for Wales.

89'

And we are into those four minutes now. Can Wales pull this one of the fire here?

88'

Coleman having a discussion with an official. There are only four minutes going to be added to the match.

87'

Noveski brings down Ramsey with a late challenge. Wales continue to press and press, but the red shirts are thick in their own half.

86'

Bellamy's free-kicks have been a real feature of this contest tonight. Wales continue in arrears for the closing moments of the match.

85'

Superb free-kick from Bellamy into the heart of the Macedonia box, but Ashley Williams can't connect in the middle.

84'

Daniel Mojsov replaces Jovan Kostovski for the home side here.

83'

Sam Vokes is going to take over from Vaughan for the visiting side. Ricketts needing some treatment for his knee problems.

82'

Ricketts is going to depart the scene injured here by the looks of things which means Bale isn't going to be seen this evening.

81'

The home fans once again off their feet, and Wales are heading for defeat on the road unless they can find an equaliser.

79'

GOAL! Aleksandar Trajkovski allowed far too much space 22 yards from the Welsh goal. He takes a touch before turning to drill a low shot beyond Myhill. Macedonia lead 2-1.

78'

Change for Wales as Adam Matthews takes over from Collison for these closing moments.

77'

Decent effort from Pandev as he slides a shot over the bar from distance. Always rising though.

76'

Crofts picks up a booking for a late challenge. Macedonia have the free-kick 25 yards or so from the visiting goal.

75'

Aleksandar Lazevski has been wheeled on to replace the injured Daniel Georgievski for the home side.

73'

Vaughan does well to knock the ball behind for a corner after Pandev showed off more of his trademark ball skills. Macedonia have the corner.

71'

Pandev with his back to goal in the Welsh half, but he can't pick out a team-mate under pressure. We remain at 1-1.

70'

Ricketts drills the ball out of play from deep in his own half. A piece of no-nonsense defending.

69'

Golden chance on the break for Macedonia, but an awful first touch by Ivan Trickovski gives Myhill the chance to race from his line to make the stop. Should have been a second goal for the home side.

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