Wales are taking on Montenegro in their second match of the new Nations League campaign tonight, looking to build on an encouraging performance last time out which saw new manager Craig Bellamy deploy front-foot tactics with a high press.
Bellamy’s first match in charge was a 0-0 result against Turkey in Cardiff, and Wales are now looking to pick up three points against a Montenegro side that they will feel they are the favourites against.
Plenty of news in the build-up to the match has revolved around the playing conditions in Montenegro, with the venue moved from the capital to the nearby city of Niksic due to the poor state of the pitch at the Podgorica National Stadium. But Bellamy is more focused on building on a solid opening display with his new-look Welsh side.
Follow all the action from Montenegro v Wales in the Nations League below.
Full-time! Montenegro 1-2 Wales
Goalkeeper Mijatovic is sent up for the final corner of the game but he can’t get hold of the ball and the final whistle blows as Wales clear. They clinch a hard-earned win in driving rain.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:42
Montenegro 1-2 Wales
90 + 1 min: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau rings out from the Welsh fans. Their team are almost home. Five minutes of added time.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:38
Montenegro 1-2 Wales
88 min: Ramsey knocks in a terrible corner which bounces a couple of times before being cleared away by the first man. But from a Welsh point of the view, the ball is largely staying at the right end of the pitch right now.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:33
Montenegro 1-2 Wales
85 min: Montenegro pour forwards but Wales clear their lines as a couple of crosses come into the box. At the other end, Aaron Ramsey leads a counter-attack and it ends with a free-kick on the right wing won by Thomas.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:32
Montenegro 1-2 Wales
83 min: Ben Davies is being told off by referee Georgi Kabakov after a little shoving match with his marker. Another minute ticks by.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:29
Montenegro 1-2 Wales
79 min: Ampadu is OK to continue.
Harry Wilson and Kieffer Moore are replaced by Mark Harris and captain Aaron Ramsey.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:25
Montenegro 1-2 Wales
76 min: Play is stopped as Ethan Ampadu is treated for a head injury after the ball ricocheted into his face.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:23
GOAL! Montenegro 1-2 Wales (Camaj, 73 min)
Finally, Montengero score. Nikola Krstovic chases down a pretty rudimentary ball over the top and squares for Driton Camaj to knock home from close range.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:18
Montenegro 0-2 Wales
69 min: Post! Vladimir Jovovic fires against the woodwork with Darlow beaten. This game could easily be 3-3.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:15
Montenegro 0-2 Wales
66 min: A huge chance for Kieffer Moore! Wilson slips in Ben Davies sneaking into the box on the left side, who slots the ball across goal for Moore to tap home at the back post, but the big striker is sliding and can’t get full contact on the ball. He watches as it slides off his boot and just wide, with the goal gaping.
Lawrence Ostlere9 September 2024 21:12
