Gareth Bale's late goal not enough to prevent Denmark topping Nations League group
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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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And our very own Tom Williams is in place to get a different vantage point in Cardiff this evening...
A win for either Wales or Denmark will mean that they are promoted to the upper tier of Nations League sides...
What's your prediction for this evening?
Apologies for the delay but Brazil's twitter account didn't feel the need to publish their starting XI until now.
What do you make of it now though?
So much talent all the way through to the bench, too.
Meanwhile, the four sides kicking off at 19:45 are out and preparing for their national anthems.
Looking forward to tonight's action.
It appears he's been sporting it for a while now but it doesn't mean I'm any more ready to see Ryan Babel's interesting choice of hair colour...
Hmmmm
CHANCE! NETHERLANDS 0-0 FRANCE!
What a start from Holland and what a chance they've just created - should be 1-0 up.
Depay ran at the France defence and got himself into the box and almost at the byline.
His pull back found Wijnaldum but his shot was tame and straight at Hugo Lloris who palmed it away.
The Dutchman has already scored against him once this season, when Liverpool defeated Spurs 2-1 at Wembley.
CHANCE! Wales 0-0 Denmark
Early warning for Wales as Christian Eriksen carries the ball some way before unleashing a long range shot from 25 yards at.
His shot is always rising but only just clears the bar. Take note, Wales.
6 mins: Wales 0-0 Denmark
Wonderful football down Denmark's left leads to a promising attack but left-back Stryger's cross is a bit deep but only clears the post by a few inches.
Denmark work it back into the box though but Wales deal with the ensuing danger and clear for a corner.
Positive start from the Danes.
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