Wales hold USA to a 1-1 draw in opening World Cup game amid LGBT controversy, as Qatari security confiscate supporters' rainbow clothing.
Claiming their first World Cup point since 1968, Bale's squad kicked off their campaign in style, holding team USA to a 1-1 draw despite coming in as underdogs.
But with the USA going 1-0 up before half time, Wales clawed back possession in the second half, with captain Bale being brought down in the box, resulting in a penalty.Rainbow bucket hats snatched from Welsh LGBT supporters by Qatari security ahead of World Cup clash with USAGetty It came as Wales fans reported having LGBT bucket hats confiscated by Qatari security as they attempted to enter the stadium.
It comes amid widespread criticism of Fifa and Qatar’s approach to the support of LGBTQ+ communities at the tournament, with captains including Bale, threatened with yellow cards if they choose to wear OneLove armbands.The first match of the Welsh team’s World Cup campaign, Wales now sit middle of Group B, which sees England the only team to so far secure 3 points after their win against Iran earlier this evening.
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