Football fans all saying same thing as Gareth Bale free-kick helps Wales reach World Cup for first time in 64 years
FANS got in the swing of it with golf jibes after Gareth Bale's free-kick drove Wales to the World Cup for the first time since 1958.
The outgoing Real Madrid attacker saw his fizzing shot headed into his own net by Ukraine skipper Andriy Yarmolenko for the only goal of the play-off final.
Some armchair observers joked there must be top-class courses in Qatar this winter to ensure golf-nut Bale delivered when it mattered most.
And many supporters 'updated' the infamous banner he held up with the Dragons of 'Wales. Golf, Madrid'.
One suggested: "Bale. Professional golf player. Scores goals for his country's national team in his spare time."
But the former Tottenham wideman's continuing ability to prove pitch-perfect performances for Wales - in contrast to his decline for Real - was also highlighted.
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One such comment was: "The contrast between Bale in the Wales shirt and the Madrid shirt is stark."
But perhaps this post summed up the social media mood best: "Wales. Golf. Free-kicks."
Despite Yarmolenko's misfortune, Ukraine put the Dragons in the bunker with some heavy pressure.
But Wales clung on to reach the finals for the first time in 64 years.
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And even if Wales could hold on to join England's World Cup group in Qatar this November one fan had a theory how the Yanks might top it.
He posted: "HOW THE US WINS THE GROUP.
"1 Gareth Bale and Harry Kane golf too much. 2 Profit."
Another fan wrote next to a photo of Bale celebrating: "Gareth Bale realising the World Cup is in the winter which means he has the entire summer free for golf."
One fan tweeted: "Bale gonna live the golf courses in Qatar."
Another joked: "Gareth Bale can tick some new golf courses off his bucket list."
One optimistic supporter wrote: "Bale's gonna stay without a club, play golf for six months, and win the World Cup golden boot."
