This archive report was first published on 17 November 2021.
Wales secured a home semi-final in the World Cup qualifying play-offs after a thrilling 1-1 draw against Belgium on November 16, 2021, at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Rob Page's side had already guaranteed a World Cup play-off spot in March through their Nations League results, but finishing second in Group E would ensure they avoided a daunting trip to the likes of Italy and Portugal in the play-off semi-finals.
Belgium, top of FIFA's world rankings, had clinched World Cup qualification with a 3-1 win against Estonia on November 13, 2021, but they didn't roll over and are now unbeaten in 28 major tournament qualifiers under boss Roberto Martinez.
Wales captain Gareth Bale had returned to action to win his 100th cap in the 5-1 rout of Belarus on November 13, 2021, but he came off at half-time in that game and was omitted from the matchday squad to face Belgium.
It was Moore who replaced Bale in an inspired move by Page, and the Cardiff striker equalised at his Championship club's stadium in the Welsh capital to guarantee the valuable play-off seeding after Turkey failed to secure the four-goal victory they needed against Montenegro.
"I couldn't be prouder. I was very emotional at the end. That group of men out there, to put that performance in after a big game on Saturday, it was outstanding," Page said.
"When the crowd is behind us like it was tonight, we'll take on anyone. We're not done yet, we're dreaming of a World Cup. It's definitely achievable," Page added.
With a home one-legged semi-final secured, Wales will go into the draw later in November feeling more confident about their bid to qualify for the World Cup.
They are now just two wins away from reaching the World Cup for only the second time and the first since 1958.
