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Gareth Bale's late goal not enough to prevent Denmark topping Nations League group

Kieran Jackson
Friday 16 November 2018 12:10 GMT
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Aaron Ramsey chases down Christian Eriksen
Aaron Ramsey chases down Christian Eriksen (Action Images via Reuters)

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Wales missed out on promotion to the top tier of the Nations League as Denmark won a passionate Cardiff contest 2-1.

Nicolai Jorgensen gave Denmark a half-time lead and Martin Braithwaite's superb volley two minutes from time doubled their advantage to seemingly end Welsh hopes.

But Gareth Bale's instant response, sliding home his 31st international goal after rounding Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, had the visitors hanging on at the end.

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90 mins: NO. 

A bad free-kick from Suarez sees Brazil attempt to counter, but they also fail. 

Not long to go for Brazil to hold on to victory here. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 21:57

90+2 mins: Corner Brazil. 

I assume they won't be swinging this one in to the mixer. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 21:58

FULL TIME: Brazil 1-0 Uruguay 

Tonight's 'friendly' has certainly had a bit of bite to it but Neymar's penalty is what decides the game between the two South American sides in their first ever clash on European soil. 

The Emirates was host to some attacking flair and quality but certainly a lot of foul play, niggling tackles and plenty of argy bargy. 

English referee Craig Pawson will be somewhat relieved, probably expecting an easy ride given the 'friendly' nature of the game. 

Uruguay head to Paris now to take on the World Champions France who were also defeated tonight. 

Meanwhile, tonight's victors Brazil continue their world tour, moving on to Stadium MK next where they face Cameroon. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 22:01

Thank you for joining us here at the Independent and we hope you enjoyed tonight's games. 

Be sure to follow us on twitter at @IndyFootball where we'll keep you updated on the rest of the International football this week as well as the return to club football and beyond. 

Have a fantastic weekend, folks. 

 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 22:03

Before I say goodbye... 

Image of the evening surely? 

Poor Hugo. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 22:04

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