“Rasmus Højlund steps up and converts the penalty with a composed left-footed finish into the bottom left corner, breaking the deadlock.”
Pivotal“Sorba Thomas is booked for a handball as Wales push desperately for an equaliser in the closing stages.”
Wales
Denmark
Outstanding performance
Denmark•MidfielderWales controlled the ball for long stretches, racking up 56% possession and 564 passes, but Denmark were far more purposeful in the final third, doubling Wales' shot count and carving out four big chances to Wales' none. The game was goalless and cagey for long periods until Gustav Isaksen's clever movement drew a rash challenge from Danny Ward in the box, and Rasmus Højlund made no mistake from the spot to settle it. Wales threw on Kieffer Moore and Wes Burns late in search of an equaliser but couldn't engineer a clear sight of goal, managing just one shot on target all match. For Denmark, the win continues a solid Nations League campaign built on defensive discipline and taking their limited chances clinically, while Wales will be frustrated at territorial dominance counting for little against a team ranked lower but sharper in the key moments.
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Offside called against Denmark. Mohamed Daramy is caught offside.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Joachim Andersen commits a foul for Denmark.
Kieffer Moore from Wales wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ethan Ampadu commits a foul for Wales.
Mathias Kvistgaarden of Denmark is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Joachim Andersen commits a foul for Denmark.
Kieffer Moore from Wales is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Wales: Kieffer Moore comes on for Ben Davies.
Substitution for Denmark: Kasper Høgh comes on for Rasmus Højlund.
Substitution for Denmark: Mathias Kvistgaarden comes on for Gustav Isaksen.
Sorba Thomas from Wales commits a handball.
Sorba ThomasYellow CardSorba Thomas of Wales receives a yellow card for handball.
Substitution for Wales: Joel Colwill comes on for Liam Cullen.
Substitution for Wales: Wes Burns comes on for Brennan Johnson.
Substitution for Denmark: Anton Gaaei comes on for Rasmus Kristensen.
Goal! Denmark takes the lead 1-0 as Rasmus Højlund converts the penalty with a left-footed shot into the bottom left corner.
Penalty awarded to Denmark as Gustav Isaksen is fouled in the penalty area.
Danny Ward from Wales concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Gustav Isaksen commits a foul for Denmark.
Ben Davies from Wales wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Wales wins a corner after Joachim Andersen concedes.
Offside for Denmark. Mohamed Daramy is caught in an offside position.
Ben Cabango Yellow CardBen Cabango from Wales receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Gustav Isaksen from Denmark is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ben Cabango of Wales.
Brennan Johnson from Wales misses an attempt, sending a left-footed shot from the right side of the box too high. The shot was assisted by Sorba Thomas with a cross.
Gustav Isaksen commits a foul for Denmark.
Josh Sheehan from Wales wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Gustav Isaksen of Denmark is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Ethan Ampadu commits a foul for Wales.
Wales win a corner after Oliver Provstgaard concedes.
Victor Froholdt commits a foul for Denmark.
Neco Williams from Wales wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Wales: Josh Sheehan comes on for Jordan James.
Substitution for Wales: Mark Harris comes on for Lewis Koumas.
Attempt saved. Danny Ward (Wales) saves a header from Gustav Isaksen (Denmark) in the bottom left corner. The cross was assisted by Joakim Mæhle.
Morten Hjulmand commits a foul for Denmark.
Liam Cullen wins a free kick for Wales in the defensive half.
Rasmus Højlund's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Danny Ward in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Andreas Skov Olsen.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Wales and Denmark.
The first half ends with the score at Wales 0, Denmark 0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Gustav Isaksen's left-footed shot from outside the box for Denmark is blocked.
Attempt missed. Oliver Provstgaard's header from the left side of the six-yard box for Denmark is just a bit too high. He was assisted by Gustav Isaksen with a cross after a set piece situation.
Victor Froholdt of Denmark wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ben Davies commits a foul for Wales.
Rasmus Højlund is caught offside for Denmark.
Gustav Isaksen from Denmark misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Andreas Skov Olsen.
Gustav Isaksen from Denmark misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. Rasmus Højlund provided the assist.
Denmark wins a corner after Ethan Ampadu concedes.
Victor Froholdt from Denmark is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Lewis Koumas of Wales.
Attempt saved. Sorba Thomas from Wales has a right-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left, but Mads Hermansen from Denmark saves it in the center of the goal.
Foul committed by Morten Hjulmand of Denmark.
Jordan James from Wales wins a free kick on the left wing.
Rasmus Højlund's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Mohamed Daramy.
Joakim Mæhle wins a free kick for Denmark on the left wing.
Liam Cullen commits a foul for Wales.
Liam CullenYellow CardLiam Cullen from Wales receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt missed. Oliver Provstgaard (Denmark) heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the right. The cross was assisted by Gustav Isaksen following a set piece situation.
Morten Hjulmand of Denmark misses a header from the center of the box, just to the right. The attempt was assisted by Andreas Skov Olsen, who provided a cross after a set piece situation.
Victor Froholdt of Denmark wins a free kick on the left wing.
Brennan Johnson commits a foul for Wales.
Gustav Isaksen from Denmark misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. Rasmus Højlund provided the assist.
Gustav Isaksen from Denmark is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Neco Williams commits a foul for Wales.
Wales win a corner after Joachim Andersen concedes.
Lewis Koumas from Wales misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Brennan Johnson provided the assist.
Denmark wins a corner after Jordan James concedes.
Brennan Johnson from Wales misses a right-footed shot from a difficult angle on the right, sending the ball to the left. Jordan James provided the assist with a cross.
Substitution for Denmark: Andreas Skov Olsen comes on for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg due to an injury.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg from Denmark.
Morten Hjulmand commits a foul for Denmark.
Liam Cullen from Wales is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Rasmus Højlund's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Victor Froholdt.
Denmark is awarded a corner after Neco Williams concedes.
Rasmus Højlund's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Danny Ward in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Victor Froholdt.
Ethan Ampadu from Wales misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Jay Dasilva provided the assist.
Brennan Johnson from Wales is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Victor Froholdt commits a foul for Denmark.
First half begins.
Wales ride a confidence-boosting win over Norway into a revenge mission against Denmark, who thumped them 2-0 just a week ago. With both sides level on points in League A, this Cardiff clash carries real weight for survival hopes and Euro 2028 qualification momentum.
