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 2-2 Wales
81 mins: Iceland win a corner that gets swung rapidly into the middle of the penalty area by Gudmundsson. Wales clear the danger without too much troulble but they can’t get to the second ball.
Logi Tomasson shoots from range but Ben Cabango is there to make the block.
Iceland 2-2 Wales
78 mins: Craig Bellamy now makes some changes with Sorba Thomas and Connor Roberts hooked off and Ben Cabango and Liam Cullen introduced.
Can they impact this game?
Iceland 2-2 Wales
75 mins: 15 minutes to play and Wales need to find another level. They’re second best at present and Logi Tomasson has punished them for it.
Wales need to up the tempo, cut out the mistakes and get possession back.
GOAL! Iceland 2-2 Wales (Logi Tomasson, 73’)
73 mins: Another one!
Logi Tomasson has a second and equalises for Iceland. He dances down the byline, goes around Connor Roberts and passes the ball into the six-yard box.
The ball seems to hit Danny Ward and deflect into the back of the net. Gutting for Wales but they’ve not been at it in this half.
Iceland 1-2 Wales
72 mins: There’s a touch under 20 minutes to go and Iceland are right in this contest now. The second half has been completely different and Craig Bellamy is yet to adjust the team to it.
Wales can’t get on the ball.
GOAL! Iceland 1-2 Wales ( Logi Tomasson, 69’)
Iceland have one back!
Danny Ward makes a good save and turns the ball out of play. A quick corner comes across to Logi Tomasson who darts into the box and pokes it into the far bottom corner.
Iceland are back in this game and they’re dominating.
Iceland 0-2 Wales
67 mins: In the other Group B4 match Turkey are still being held in a 0-0 draw against Montenegro. That means as things stand Wales are heading top of the group.
They haven’t clicked in this second half. Iceland have gotten themselves on top.
Iceland 0-2 Wales
63 mins: Ollie Cooper takes a shot for Wales and forces a save out of Valdimarsson. It’s the first thing of note Wales have done in the half but it was easy for the Iceland goalkeeper.
Iceland 0-2 Wales
60 mins: Jordan James lets the ball run away from him and lunges into a tackle trying to get it back. He clatters into Thordarson and hits the midfielder on the shin whilst trying to pull his legs away.
It’s a yellow card offence and a free kick to Iceland.
Iceland 0-2 Wales
57 mins: There are more and more mistakes creeping into Wales’ play as Iceland push to get a goal back. Thorsteinsson turns the ball wide of the goal but wants a corner that never comes.
Save!
Oskarsson again, collects the ball, turns, shoots and forces a strong save out of Danny Ward who clings onto the ball leaping across to his left.
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