Wales v Iceland LIVE: Nations League updates as Wales win automatic promotion
Wales 4-1 Iceland: A superb second-half performance secures promotion for Bellamy’s side
Wales beat Iceland 4-1 in Cardiff on Tuesday night to finish top of Nations League Group B4 and gain automatic promotion.
The hosts started slowly and went behind early on after Andri Gudjohnsen turned in the rebound from Oskarsson’s header.
But Craig Bellamy’s side eventually settled and managed to fight back, with Brennan Johnson’s cross the catalyst as it was turned in by the head of Liam Cullen at the far post.
From there, Wales were in the ascendancy, and despite riding their luck at times, the dominance paid off as a lightning-quick counter was finished off by Cullen, who tapped in after Dan James’ shot was saved.
The second half started positively for the home side, and though both sides created chances, it was Wales who struck again after Johnson finished off another quick counter.
Soon after, news broke that Turkey were 3-1 down to Montenegro, and it only got better from there, with Harry Wilson latching onto a loose ball and rifling a long-range effort in to seal a memorable night in the capital.
We’ll have all the latest build-up, news and reaction below:
FULL-TIME! Wales 4-1 Iceland
We’re still waiting on the final result from Montenegro...
FULL-TIME! Wales 4-1 Iceland
93 mins
The final whistle goes in Cardiff and Wales have a superb result to end their Nations League group campaign!
Wales 4-1 Iceland
93 mins
Thomas tries a cheeky curled effort into the far corner and it almost creeps in via deflection, but the home side settle for a corner. that’ll be that.
Wales 4-1 Iceland
92 mins
Not a lot happening, as you’d expect, though Thomas does try to make a foray forward. Iceland try and attack, but there are no gaps in the hosts’ defence.
Wales 4-1 Iceland
90 mins
There’ll be three minutes of added time here.
Wales 4-1 Iceland
88 mins
Thomas is booked for a fiery confrontation, but the game is petering out here.
Wales make two subs, with Johnson and Sheehan coming off for Roberts and James.
Wales 4-1 Iceland
86 mins
Iceland are all over the place now, with Wales simply knocking it around them with plenty of confidence.
It’s still 3-1 in Niksic!
Wales 4-1 Iceland
84 mins
Another yellow card for Iceland, this one for Jóhannesson, who drags down Johnson.
The set-piece is swung in by Wilson, and it’s out for a corner.
Wales 4-1 Iceland
82 mins
The scoreline is still the same in Montenegro, so as it stands Wales will be promoted automatically.
All of the pace has gone from the game as it looks like the result is secure for the home side now.
GOAL! Wales 4-1 Iceland
79 mins
GOAL! And that will be the victory, at the very least!
Ward goes long with the goal kick and Cullen brings it down brilliantly under pressure from Ingason. The two fall down in the tussle, and the ball breaks free to Wilson, who takes the shot on from distance and rifles a perfect effort into the far corner!
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