Wales vs Macedonia October 11, 2013

Wales will hope to give Craig Bellamy a winning home send-off as they host Macedonia in Cardiff in World Cup qualifying.

However, a major injury crisis means it is likely to prove immensely difficult for Chris Coleman's side on Friday night.

Bellamy will make his final appearance on home soil in a national-term shirt, having confirmed earlier this week that he will retire from international football after this double-header.

Aaron Ramsey has been passed fit for Friday's World Cup qualifier with Macedonia in Cardiff and will captain Wales in Ashley Williams' absence.
Williams will also miss next Tuesday's game with Belgium and is likely to miss several Swansea games after that.
Sam Vokes is also ruled out against Macedonia but Wales are hopeful the striker will be fit for Brussels.

His chances of finishing the group on a positive note and improving a record of just three wins in 13 games look slim, but he will hope in-form Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey - skippering the side again - can inspire the Dragons to a victory which could have an effect on February's Euro 2016 qualifying draw.

Since beating Wales and then losing at home to Scotland last month, Macedonia have seen coach Chedomir Janevski quit the post. Zoran Stratev has been placed in temporary charge and will be looking to boost his chances of landing the role full-time by claiming all three points.

Wales vs Macedonia October 11, 2013


Wales go into Friday's clash against Macedonia at Cardiff City Stadium bottom of Group A and travel to leaders Belgium on Tuesday, 15 October.
Coleman's side have six points from eight games, leading to speculation over his future as Wales boss.
He is still in negotiations to extend his deal beyond the qualifying campaign.

When: Friday, Oct. 11, at 2:45 p.m. ET; 7:45 p.m. BST

Where: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales

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