"But maybe I take a little bit of that back because that was as close to the perfect performance as I have seen. That was incredible. The way we were able to use the ball, our timing. We didn't play with a forward, we had three [number] 10s. But they were in the position where you drag someone out and someone runs, then the wide players were connected with it as well."
"We were just so clean with the ball and that allows you to have good chances. It was one of those days where we are able to take them as well."
"I know North Macedonia will feel this one tonight, but they've been brilliant in the group," Bellamy said. "I do feel there's been a few games they've been fortunate in and I"
Wales routed North Macedonia 7-1 to secure second place in their World Cup qualifying group and guarantee home advantage for the March play-off semi-final. The performance combined high-tempo, attack-minded football with relentless pressure off the ball, exposing an opponent that had conceded only three goals in seven qualifiers. A chaotic 19-minute spell saw North Macedonia concede more than double that total. Wales operated with fluid, creative positioning, linking wide players to midfield runners, using precise timing and clean ball control to create and convert numerous chances, reinforcing a defined team identity ahead of the play-offs.
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