Iceland vs Wales LIVE: Nations League score and updates as Logi Tomasson forces equaliser from two goals down
Craig Bellamy looks to continue his strong start as Wales boss
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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 0-2 Wales
54 mins: Oh dear!
Iceland should have scored. Oskarsson brings long ball down and skips inside of Ben Davies before slipping in Ellertsson. He’s only got the goalkeeper to beat but boots the effort over the target.
Wales were cut open again.
Iceland 0-2 Wales
51 mins: Close!
Wow. Wales have started slowly as Mikael Egill Ellertsson comes close to pulling a goal back with a slotted finish that just skips wide of the target.
Orri Oskarsson comes even closer after spinning just outside the box then rattling a shot at goal. Danny Ward can’t get there but the ball strikes the crossbar and bounces over the top.
Iceland 0-2 Wales
48 mins: If Wales keep a clean sheet tonight they the three points are theirs. That’s obviously of course and Bellamy will have told his team to keep up their energy levels and try to control the game.
Another goal would kill off the Iceland belief.
Second half! Iceland 0-2 Wales
Wales get the match back underway with a two-goal advantage. At the break Craig Bellamy has made a change with Brennan Johnson replaced with Wes Burns.
HT Iceland 0-2 Wales
Craig Bellamy is unbeaten in his two games in charge (one win, one draw) and could become the first Wales boss to avoid defeat in each of his first three competitive matches.
HT Iceland 0-2 Wales
Iceland have won only one of their previous seven meetings with Wales (one draw, five defeats), a 1-0 home win in 1984 in a World Cup qualifier.
Wales have won their last four games against Iceland, most recently 3-1 in a 2014 friendly. They have previously only won five successive matches against two opponents: Luxembourg (six between 1974 and 2010) and Azerbaijan (five between 2005 and 2019).
HT Iceland 0-2 Wales
It’s been a fantasic first half for Wales. Can they add more goals in the second 45 minutes:
Half-time! Iceland 0-2 Wales
45+1 mins: The whistle goes to end the first half in Reykjavik with Wales two goals to the good against their hosts. Iceland have been undone by two long balls and runs from deep by Harry Wilson.
So far it’s been a great outing from the Welsh. Can they finish it off in the next half?
Iceland 0-2 Wales
42 mins: Connor Roberts joins Brennan Johnson in the book after a tackle. Craig Bellamy is furious about it but only momentarily as the fourth official gives an explanation for the card.
Half-time is quickly approaching.
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