Wales suffered a World Cup qualifying shock as they were held 1-1 at home by Georgia - a team ranked 127 places below them in the FIFA rankings.
Gareth Bale gave Wales the perfect start with his 25th international goal after 10 minutes, rising superbly to meet Joe Ledley's corner.
But Wales were punished for their first-half profligacy when Georgia counter-attacked at will after the break and Tornike Okriashvili's 57th-minute header gave them their first point in Group D.
TWEET OF THE MATCH
"ok ok you lot. poor result for us" - Former Wales international Robbie Savage (@RobbieSavage8) reacts to Wales' disappointing home draw.
STAR MAN
GARETH BALE
The man who makes a difference for Wales. Clearly in the mood to torment Georgian defenders from the off and relaxed the hosts with a towering header from an early corner. Bale's 25th goal for Wales moved him to within three of equalling Ian Rush's record tally - but he could not work his magic to find a late winner.
MOMENT OF THE MATCH
Wales knew an early goal was the key to preventing an afternoon of potential frustration. And Bale duly delivered after 10 minutes with a goal which underlines his status as one of the best headers of a ball in the world game, rising above Georgian hulks to plant Joe Ledley's corner firmly into the net.
VIEW FROM THE BENCH
Wales manager Chris Coleman expressed some dissatisfaction with Wales' performance in Austria on Thursday despite picking up a valuable point in a 2-2 draw. There was plenty of pace and penetration here despite the quick turnaround after Vienna, but he will be disappointed how they lost control after the break. Georgia manager Vladimir Weiss said his side's World Cup qualification hopes rested on victory after two openings defeats and, although that remains an unlikely ambition, his side is moving in the right direction.
RATINGS
Wayne Hennessey - 7/10
Chris Gunter - 7
Neil Taylor - 6
Ben Davies - 7
Ashley Williams - 6
James Chester - 6
Joe Ledley - 7
David Edwards - 6
Andy King - 6
Gareth Bale - 9
Sam Vokes - 7
Substitutes
Hal Robson-Kanu (for King, 60 mins) - 6
David Cotterill (for Taylor 69 mins) - 5
Emyr Huws (for Ledley 72 mins) - 5
WHO'S UP NEXT?
Wales v Serbia (November 12)
Georgia v Moldova (November 12)
Source: PA
