Denmark secured a 2-0 victory over Wales in Copenhagen, leaving the Welsh team at the bottom of their UEFA Nations League Group A4. This defeat marks Wales’ second consecutive loss in the tournament, as they remain without a point or a goal after two matches.
The match saw Wales struggling to contain Denmark’s attacking prowess during the first half, with the hosts consistently creating threats and even hitting the post. Although Wales showed some improvement towards the end of the half, they were unable to break the deadlock.
Denmark took the lead in the 53rd minute when Mikkel Damsgaard’s free-kick was inadvertently turned into the net by Welsh defender Ben Davies. The lead was doubled in the 66th minute by Gustav Isaksen, who scored with a deflected shot after Wales failed to clear a dangerous situation.
Denmark continued to dominate the game, creating more opportunities to extend their lead. Wales thought they had pulled one back, but a late goal was disallowed due to a foul by Ethan Ampadu.
This defeat follows Wales’ opening 1-0 loss to Portugal. Manager Craig Bellamy acknowledged Denmark’s superiority and the difficulty of the result but expressed determination to improve the team’s performance. Wales will face Norway next in an attempt to turn their fortunes around before meeting Denmark again in Cardiff.