Denmark beats Wales in Nations League

Wales lost one nil to Denmark at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday in a Nations League match. Rasmus Hojlund scored from a penalty in the seventy-fifth minute.

Third loss in ten days for Wales

The defeat was Wales' third loss in four games played inside ten days as part of the newly elongated international break. Wales had won against Norway on Thursday.

Bellamy criticises new four-game window

Manager Craig Bellamy said the new four-match international window puts stress on smaller nations like Wales. He voted against the change, saying it benefits bigger nations with deeper squads.

“Physically, I completely agree with the ones who don't like [the new window]. It makes no sense.”

Injuries compound Wales' scheduling problems

Wales were hampered by injuries to Karl Darlow, Joe Rodon, Dylan Lawlor, Harry Wilson and David Brooks. Bellamy said Dan James was not fit enough to play against Denmark.

Ward's saves kept Wales in the game

Goalkeeper Danny Ward made fine saves from Rasmus Hojlund and Gustav Isaksen to keep Wales level before Hojlund's penalty. Bellamy praised Ward's performance despite the decisive error.

“He did incredibly well to keep it zero zero to that time.”

Wales climb to third despite defeat

Wales moved to third in Nations League Group A four thanks to their head-to-head record against Norway. Wales play Norway in Oslo next month, then Portugal at home three days later.