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World Cup | Qualifiers

Sep 10, 2013 at 7.45pm UK

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Serbia's Branislav Ivanovic "well prepared" for Wales

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 09 September 2013

Serbia skipper Branislav Ivanovic warns that his side are "well prepared" for their World Cup qualifying match against Wales tomorrow night.

Serbia captain Branislav Ivanovic has claimed that his side are "well prepared" to take on Wales in tomorrow night's World Cup qualifier.

Both sides can no longer qualify for the 2014 World Cup after Serbia were held to a 1-1 draw against Croatia in their last outing, while Wales fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Macedonia, but securing third place in the group would improve their seedings for the 2016 European Championship qualifying campaign.

Serbia thrashed Wales 6-1 when the sides last met, but Ivanovic believes that such a result will only inspire Wales to perform better this time around.

"In football it is always difficult and they will be motivated looking back at the 6-1 defeat the last time we played. We know that," Ivanovic told PA

"They are at home, it has been a long time since the last game and it will be tough, but we are well prepared."

Ivanovic has also warned that his side are ready for Wales whether Gareth Bale is deemed fit enough to play or not.