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The draw meant Wales wasted a chance to seize control of Group B1.<\/p>\n
The Czech Republic, their rivals for top spot, also dropped points in surprising fashion as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Albania in a game which kicked off half an hour before Wales’ fixture in Podgorica.<\/p>\n
Had Wales won, they would have needed only a draw in Tuesday’s final group game against the Czechs in Cardiff to secure first place, and therefore a more favourable play-off draw in the play-offs later this year.<\/p>\n
Instead, Wilkinson’s side must beat the Czechs \u2013 who they drew with in the opening game of the campaign \u2013 to come out on top.<\/p>\n
“We are exactly where we started (the day),” she added.<\/p>\n
“We have to grab these opportunities. I’m sure the Czech Republic coach is as frustrated as I am.<\/p>\n
“I am confident it will be a close game on Tuesday. We have to show up.”<\/p>\n
The story of the night might have been different had goalline technology been in place at Montenegro’s Gradski Stadion.<\/p>\n
Wales appeared convinced Hughes’ second-half effort had gone over the line before Montenegro defender Sladjana Bulatovic hooked the ball clear.<\/p>\n
“I am frustrated there is no VAR, but this is the game – we can’t affect that,” Wilkinson said.<\/p>\n
“I’ll fight for it behind the scenes, but on the night we needed to put the ball away.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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