Denmark’s senior team returned to the pitch for the country’s UEFA Nations League opener, and Christian Eriksen promptly led a triumph over Wales.
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Christian Eriksen’s double ensured a re-united Denmark saw off Wales in their UEFA Nations League opener.
A row over the players’ commercial rights saw the Danes forced to field a makeshift side of amateur and fustal players for Wednesday’s friendly against Slovakia and it looked likely the issue would continue for this clash before a settlement was agreed and Denmark’s first-team players returned.
However, despite an improvement in quality, Denmark started the game slugglishly with visitors…
UEFA Nations League: Christian Eriksen (32′) Denmark 1-0 Wales
UEFA Nations League: Aaron Ramsey (37′) Wales 3-0 Republic of Ireland
UEFA Nations League: Gareth Bale (18′) Wales 2-0 Republic of Ireland
UEFA Nations League: Tom Lawrence (6′) Wales 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Steve Nicol says Gareth Bale’s continued excellence for Wales is no surprise, but his latest display carries on his hot form for Real Madrid.
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A sensational goal from Gareth Bale helped down a listless Ireland as Ryan Giggs’ side impressed in their opening UEFA Nations League match.
Wales manager Ryan Giggs enjoyed a memorable first home match in charge as his side thrashed the Republic of Ireland 4-1 in the inaugural UEFA Nations League at a rocking Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday.
Wales had not beaten Ireland for 26 years and had scored only twice in their last seven meetings but ended that jinx with a spectacular opening 45 minutes in which Tom Lawrence and Aaron Ramsey scored either side of a classic Gareth Bale strike.
Connor Roberts made it 4-0 soon after the break and…
A sensational goal from Gareth Bale helped down a listless Ireland as Ryan Giggs’ side impressed in their opening UEFA Nations League match.
UEFA Nations League: Connor Roberts (55′) Wales 4-0 Republic of Ireland