Wales remain goalless and pointless after defeat to Denmark

Wales suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Denmark in Copenhagen, leaving them at the bottom of their Nations League group. Both goals for Denmark came from set pieces delivered by Mikkel Damsgaard. An own goal by Ben Davies shortly after the break opened the scoring, followed by a deflected strike from Gustav Isaksen that sealed the result. Wales struggled throughout the match, failing to register a goal or point in their opening two games.

Craig Bellamy expressed his frustration after the match, stating he is “really hurting” from the defeat. He acknowledged that Wales were outclassed by Denmark, who had also faced pressure following a loss to Norway. Despite the setback, Bellamy remains optimistic about the team's potential for improvement, highlighting the importance of upcoming matches as they seek to avoid relegation from Group A4.

Denmark, on the other hand, capitalised on their set-piece opportunities and could have won by a larger margin. They had a goal ruled out by VAR for offside in the first half and saw Damsgaard hit the post with a long-range effort. The only concern for Denmark was an injury to Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu, who left the pitch after 30 minutes.

Wales will face another tough challenge against Norway and star player Erling Haaland in their next Nations League match. Midfielder Ethan Ampadu reflected on the game, noting the team's struggles in transitions and their failure to defend adequately at set pieces. He emphasised the need for improvement, particularly in creating scoring opportunities, as Wales looks to turn their fortunes around in the competition.

via Sky Sports