Iceland vs Wales LIVE: Nations League score and updates as Brennan Johnson nets opener

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Iceland vs Wales LIVE: Nations League score and updates as Brennan Johnson nets opener


Iceland vs Wales LIVE: Nations League score and updates as Brennan Johnson nets opener
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Iceland football host Wales football in the Nations League this evening in what is a crucial match in Group B4. Craig Bellamy’s side currently sit second in the table but are only one point ahead of tonight’s opponents as they attempt to qualify for promotion to the league above.

Wales have made a strong to life under Craig Bellamy who has introduced a more attacking-minded style of play with players given freedom to get up the pitch. Bellamy’s first match ended in an impressive draw against Turkey which was then followed by a very good performance in a 2-1 away win against Montenegro.

The former Wales captain succeeded Rob Page as manager in July and securing a route to the top flight of the Nations League would be an immediate success.

However, Iceland are no pushovers. They famously beat England at Wembley earlier this year and challenged Turkey before slipping to a 3-1 loss last time out. Freezing temperatures will greet the Welsh squad in Reykjavik and Iceland will be more used to the drastic conditions.

Follow all the Nations League action with our live blog below:

Iceland 0-1 Wales

26 mins: As things currently stand Wales are heading to the top of Group B4 as they lead by a goal here in Iceland. To be honest, they’ve looked fairly comfortable though Thorsteinsson is causing issues on the left wing.

Close! Harry Wilson cuts onto his left side and shoots. The effort takes a deflection, beats the goalkeeper and bounces off the post!

Mike Jones11 October 2024 20:11

Iceland 0-1 Wales

23 mins: Wales win possession in the middle of the pitch and find Harry Wilson. He spins and links up with Brennan Johnson who carries it closer to the box.

Johnson sends it back to Wilson who flicks a cross, with the outside of his boot, over to the far side of the area but Iceland deal with it easily enough.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 20:07

Iceland 0-1 Wales

20 mins: Wales win a free kick after Kieffer Moore is taken out. Harry Wilson chips the ball to the right side of the pitch where it is poked back towards Moore.

He touches it into the path of Valdimarsson who clings onto the ball.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 20:05

Iceland 0-1 Wales

17 mins: A nice move on the left wing sees Thorsteinsson and Finnsson combine to work the ball into the penalty area. Finnsson attempts to cut it back to a teammate but his cross is blocked.

A second cross sails over the head of everyone and Danny Ward plucks it out of the air.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 20:02

Iceland 0-1 Wales

14 mins: Wales will settle down after that. Harry Wilson’s run was incredible and made that goal happen. The midfielder is such a crucial part of how Wales go about things and Craig Bellamy will be over the moon with this start.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 20:00

GOAL! Iceland 0-1 Wales (Brennan Johnson, 11’)

Neco Williams lifts a superb long ball over the top as Harry Wilson runs through the defence from deep. He collects the ball in space and touches it into the box.

He’s just got the goalkeeper to beat and toes a shot past him. Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson manages to scramble back and flick the ball off the line but Brennan Johnson is on hand to tap it home!

Mike Jones11 October 2024 19:57

Iceland 0-0 Wales

9 mins: Nice play from Andri Gudjohnsen. He uses his strength and skill to bring down a long ball and squeeze into the penalty area. He looks to square a pass to Oskarsson and release him on goal but the ball is intercepted and poked clear.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 19:53

Iceland 0-0 Wales

7 mins: Wales have won their last four matches against Iceland so they have good memories against their opponents tonight. Can they translate that into a victory?

Bellamy’s side look to control possession but Sorba Thomas loses it. Iceland burst forward quickly with a pass up to Orri Oskarsson. He releases Thorsteinsson but the break doesn’t last long as Wales get back into their shape sharply.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 19:52

Iceland 0-0 Wales

4 mins: Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson’s first involvement sees him collect the ball and sweep down the left side of the pitch. He carries it into the box and looks for a pull back but the ball is deflected out for a corner.

The corner is whipped into the middle but Wales clear the danger easily enough.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 19:49

Iceland 0-0 Wales

3 mins: Craig Bellamy would become the first Wales manager to go unbeaten in his first three games if the Dragons avoid defeat tonight.

Sorba Thomas is playing higher up the pitch in an attacking role so Wales look to be set up in a 4-3-3.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 19:47



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