Gareth Bale happy to step up when Wales needed him with penalty in USA draw
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gareth Bale was only too happy to step up when Wales needed him after his penalty secured a 1-1 draw with the United States in their World Cup opener. “I was a bit tired towards the end but we have to dig deep for our country, we always do.” Boss Page admitted only one player was going to take the spot-kick. “To see all the supporters enjoying it was incredible.” Page’s introduction of Kieffer Moore at half-time changed the match, the striker giving Wales the attacking focal point they had been badly lacking.