There goes the final whistle and it is honours even in Belgrade!
90' +2
There will be three minutes of additional time at the end of this game. Can either side find a winner in Belgrade or are we set for a stalemate?
90' +1
N. Matić gets yellow.
Matic takes one for the team by bringing Allen down to prevent a dangerous Welsh counter attack.
88'
CHANCE! Lawrence uses his fresh legs to run at the defence after receiving the ball in space out wide. He is dispossessed but the ball breaks kindly for Davies, who gets under his effort too much and sends it looping over the crossbar. That was a great opportunity for Wales to snatch all three points!
86'
T. Lawrence enters the game and replaces S. Vokes.
Vokes is given a rest after putting in another good shift up front for Wales. Tom Lawrence comes on in his place for the last four minutes.
84'
Six minutes are remaining in Belgrade, where Wales have let another lead slip in Group D and are holding on for a point against Serbia. They are doing the job at the moment, but must maintain their concentration and see this out.
81'
At the other end, Mitrovic tries his luck with an ambitious overhead kick from the edge of the area. However, while he connects cleanly enough, there is not that much venom in the effort that Hennessey watches wide of the post.
80'
CHANCE! The visitors almost regain the lead as Allen neatly slides the ball in behind the defence for Ramsey to run onto. The goalscorer looks to beat Stojkovic at his near post and the keeper shows wonderful reflexes to beat the effort away for a corner.
78'
This is now a big final 12 minutes for Wales. They would have happily taken a point at the start of this contest, and will certainly settle for just one now that Serbia have their tails up.
75'
The man who equalised in the reverse fixture in November has come up trumps for Serbia once again seven months on. That is his fifth goal is as many games for the Eagles and could be a vital one in his country's qualification bid.
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73'
E. Huws enters the game and replaces D. Edwards.
A. Mitrović has scored a goal for Serbia! Assist by A. Prijović.
Wales make their first change as Emyr Huws comes on in place of the hard-working Edwards.
Prijović showed great awareness to find Mitrovic with a neat backheel in the box.
MITROVIC DOES IT AGAIN!!! Serbia are level! The substitutes combine as Gudelj finds Prijovic in the box. The chance appears to have gone but the debutant recovers the situation before a delicious backheel releases Mitrovic, whose touch takes him away from Williams before calmly slotting past Hennessey. It had been coming in all fairness!
71'
J. Richards gets yellow.
Richards has his name taken by time-wasting on a throw-in, although it is a harsh one as he did not really take that long.
70'
As we enter the final 20 minutes, Wales are still a goal to the good at the Rajko Mitic Stadium. Can they hold for a first-ever victory over Serbia or will the hosts find the equaliser?
67'
A. Prijović enters the game and replaces F. Kostić.
Another change for Serbia sees Kostić replaced by Aleksandar Prijović, who comes on for his debut.
66'
Wales are pinned deep inside their own half at the moment with Serbia producing wave after wave of attack. The Welsh are defending well at the moment, but cannot afford to sit back too much.
63'
N. Gudelj enters the game and replaces L. Milivojević.
Serbia make their first change of the game with Milivojević making way for Nemanja Gudelj.
60'
CHANCE! Vokes is such a good target man in the area for Wales and that is very much the case, as Ledley finds his head in the crowded box. However, the striker is unable to keep his header down as Stojkovic watches it over the crossbar.
59'
Wales relieve the pressure on themselves by forcing a corner at the other end of the field after some good running from Ramsey and a decent cross by Gunter, which had to be turned behind the defender.
57'
NOT FAR AWAY! Kolarov lets fly from quite a way out and his attempt is not too far over the crossbar, although Hennessey appeared to be in control of the situation.
56'
J. Allen gets yellow.
Allen is shown the yellow card for a rash challenge on Kostic and it is a costly one, as he will miss Wales' match with Austria in September.
53'
DIVE! Matic surges into the area before going over the challenge of Chester in search of a penalty. The Chelsea man is fortunate to escape a yellow card for what was a pretty embarrassing attempt to con the referee, who was not falling for his antics.
51'
Tadic has become one of the most influential players in the Premier League with Southampton in recent seasons and his impact has been vital during Serbia's qualifying campaign so far. In fact, he has been involved in 11 of his country's 12 goals scored in their five games so far.
49'
The disapproval of the home crowd echoes around the stadium as the referee waves away Serbia's penalty appeals after Tadic's cross appeared to strike the arm of Gunter. Although, it would have been harsh to point to the spot in that circumstance.
47'
GOOD GOALKEEPING! Serbia go straight onto the attack after the restart and a dangerous ball is whipped into the area from the left-hand side. However, Hennessey bravely comes out of goal and gets a strong hand to knock it away to safety.
46'
KICK-OFF! The referee blows his whistle and Serbia get the ball rolling once more!
45' +2
VITAL INTERVENTION! The hosts find a way into the area and flash the ball across the six-yard box, where Gunter makes an important interception before Chester clears for a corner. Wales then deal with the set-piece and the referee blows for half-time.
45' +1
We are going to have one minute of stoppage time at the end of this first half and Serbia are finishing strongly.
44'
Serbia are looking to respond before half-time and enjoying plenty of possession inside the Welsh half. However, as of yet, they are unable to find a way through the wall of Wales shirts.
42'
Meanwhile, we have got a slight break in play following a clash of heads in the Welsh penalty area that has left Vokes in need of some attention. Although, the striker just appears to be a little surprised more than anything else and looks like he will be perfectly fine to continue.
40'
It is very ironic that Ramsey should execute that kind of penalty. After all, it was in this stadium that Antonin Panenka introduced the dinked penalty to this world as he secured victory for Czechoslovakia over Germany in the 1976 European Championship.
37'
After weathering the storm of the past few minutes, it is very much smash and grab for Wales! Ramsey has stepped up in the absence of Gareth Bale and delivered when it really mattered for his country.
35'
Penalty goal scored by A. Ramsey for Wales!
COOL AS YOU LIKE!!! Ramsey puts Wales in front! The Arsenal man steps up to the spot and coolly sends the keeper the wrong way, as he dinks the ball into the opposite corner to edge his country's noses ahead.
34'
L. Milivojević gets yellow.
PENALTY TO WALES! The referee points to the spot as Milivojevic is penalised for pulling Vokes' shirt from Ledley's free-kick. The Crystal Palace midfielder is shown a yellow card and what a chance this is for the Welsh...!
33'
V. Stojković gets yellow.
FREE-KICK! Ramsey chases a long ball that Stojkovic looks to let run behind for a goal-kick. However, the Arsenal man nips in behind the keeper, who brings him down right on the edge of the penalty area and picks up a yellow card for his troubles.
30'
Wales are fighting the tide at the moment with Serbia producing wave after wave of attacks. After just about scrambling the ball away, Mitrovic is allowed a free header in the box which he gets too much power on and sends over the bar.
29'
CHANCE! Serbia threaten the Wales goal again as Ivanovic shows great vision by picking out Mitrovic with a lofted ball into the box. The Newcastle United striker loses his marker but sends his header the wrong side of the post, although Hennessey did have it covered.
27'
DANGER FOR WALES! Rukavina takes a diagonal crossfield ball into his stride before whipping a low delivery into the area. It is just too far ahead of Mitrovic, but Chester is forced to turn the cross behind for a corner.
25'
End-to-end stuff as Richards' cross is cleared by Nastasic and sets up a dangerous counter-attack for the Serbians. It almost opens up for them but Williams' outstretched leg does just about enough to divert away Mitrovic's attempted through ball for Kostic.
22'
Both deliveries from Milivojevic are poor in all fairness and Wales are able to deal with the danger quite comfortably. Coleman will be pleased with his players at the midway point of this first half, but they cannot afford to get complacent.
20'
Serbia are beginning to settle into their rhythm and have forced a corner on the far side. They are a very physical side with the ability to cause Wales problems in the air, so the visitors need to be careful here...
17'
It is a big day for the Reading right-back, who earns his 79th international cap to move third outright ahead of Craig Bellamy on Wales' all-time list. Only Neville Southall and the late Gary Speed have made more appearances for Wales and 92 is the target to beat.
15'
Gunter gets forward well from right-back to latch onto a long ball forward but goes down in anticipation of contact from Vukovic which does not occur, and Serbia can relax with a goal-kick.
13'
NOT HIS BEST! Wales are awarded a free-kick on the near touchline and the centre-halves are forward in anticipation of a good delivery from Ramsey. However, the Arsenal man is unable to produce the goods as he sends the ball above everybody and behind for a goal-kick.
11'
Both nations are unbeaten after the opening five matches in Group D and, if the first 11 minutes are anything to by, we should be in for a closely fought encounter in Belgrade today.
9'
Serbia have started to gain a foothold in the contest but Wales are knocking the ball around very nicely in defence and looking very comfortable inside the opening 10 minutes.
6'
It is worth noting that Wales have never beaten Serbia in 12 previous attempts stretching back to their days under the name of Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro. They have lost eight of those including a comprehensive 6-1 thumping on their last visit to this country. Coleman will be urging his players to avert a similar experience at all costs today.
4'
Ledley's delivery is an inviting one that is met by the head of Edwards, but he does not connect cleanly and the ball drifts behind for a goal-kick. Nevertheless, a positive opening for Wales to build on here.
3'
It has been a positive start from the Welsh. They have taken control of the possession early on and just forced a corner off Matic down the right flank...
1'
KICK-OFF! Portugal's Manuel de Souza is our referee today. He blows his whistle and Wales get the match underway!
There is plenty to play for in Belgrade today. Both sides are unbeaten so far in Group D and aiming to maintain the pressure on leaders Republic of Ireland, who moved a point clear at the top after claiming a late draw against Austria earlier on.
Good evening everyone and welcome to LIVE text coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers! Today, we're at the Rajko Mitic Stadium for a crucial Group D clash between Serbia and Wales. It's good to have your company!
There is a strong English Premier League contingent within Slavoljub Muslin's starting 11 today. That includes Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, who captains the side on his 94th international appearance, as well as club mate Nemanja Matic and Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic midfield and Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov at left-back, while Dusan Tadic and Aleksandar Mitrovic lead a three-man attack.
SERBIA SUBS: Rajkovic, Gudelj, S. Mitrovic, Spajic, Kosanovic, Katai, Pavlovic, Gacinovic, Jovanovic, Tosic, Obradovic, Prijovic.
SERBIA (4-3-3): Stojkovic; Rukavina, Ivanovic (c), Nastasic, Kolarov; Vukovic, Milivojevic, Matic; Kostic, A. Mitrovic, Tadic.
WALES (3-4-2-1): Hennessey; Gunter, A. Williams (c), Chester; Richards, Edwards, Ledley, Davies; Ramsey, Allen; Vokes.
WALES SUBS: O. Williams, Huws, Lawrence, Evans, Bradshaw, Walsh, Lockyer, Wilson, Jones, Watkins, James, Ward.
HERE THEY COME! The teams are making their way onto the field and about to observe the national anthems. Kick-off is just moments away at the Rajko Mitic Stadium...
Chris Coleman is looking to deliver Wales' first-ever victory over Serbia but must do so without suspended talisman Gareth Bale. The Euro 2016 semi-finalists have gone with a 3-4-2-1 formation with wing-backs Ben Davies and Jazz Richards providing the width. Ashley Williams captains the side in the heart of defence, while Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen offer support to lone striker Sam Vokes. Meanwhile, it is a generally unrecognisable bench, with up to six players hoping for the chance to make their international debuts here.
HALF-TIME: SERBIA 0-1 WALES
Aaron Ramsey's penalty is the difference between the two sides at the break. Wales had been very much on the back foot in the previous few minutes before that, but managed to weather the storm before grabbing what could prove to be a vital breakthrough. Chris Coleman will be urging his players to remain switched on after the break, as Serbia are likely to come out all guns blazing in front of their own fans.
The players are back out and the second half is imminent.
FULL-TIME: SERBIA 1-1 WALES
Aleksandar Mitrovic's strike rescued a point for Serbia to send them back to the top of Group D on goal difference. It is also a good draw for Wales, who took a first-half lead through Aaron Ramsey's penalty, although it is the fourth time during this qualifying campaign that they have surrendered a winning position.
That's all for today! Thank you for following our LIVE coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - hope you've enjoyed it. Until next time, see you soon!
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