Gareth Bale’s stunning free-kick nine minutes from time spared Wales from the ignominy of drawing with minnow principality Andorra and sparked a pitch invasion from travelling fans. The Real Madrid star struck a brilliant shot that curled into the net and then sent over-exuberant supporters back to their seats after they had crashed over an advertising hoarding to celebrate. He had earlier scored a soaring header to equalise an opening penalty from Andorra, their first competitive goal in more than four years. Scroll down for video Match winner: Gareth Bale scored a 25-yard free-kick with just nine minutes to go to hand his side all three points
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Real Madrid star Gareth Bale saved the day by netting late winner against European minnows Andorra
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Ildefons Lima stunned Wales by  scoring opener from the penalty spot after just six minutes
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Andorra scored their first competitive goal since September 2010 against Chris Coleman's side
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Chris Coleman was not happy with the state of the pitch at the Camp d'Esports in Catalonia
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Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey was forced off with an injury due to the quality of the surface
Equaliser: Bale cancelled out @placeholder's opener by scoring in the 22nd minute against the European minnows