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    Iceland vs. Cymru | 2025 UEFA Nations League – League phase – GrpB4

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        2. Craig Bellamy provides his reaction to the 2-2 draw with Iceland.

        3. Ymateb Neco Williams. Hear from Neco Williams following his Player of the Match performance.

        4. Following the match, Neco Williams received the EE Player of the Match award.

        5. Ymateb Ben Davies. The captain provides his post-match reaction.

        7. Harry Wilson’s reaction at full-time.

        9. Match Summary

          The phrase a “game of two halves” was made for a match like this as Cymru controlled the first half taking a 2-0 lead into the break before Iceland dominated the second half to come from behind and draw 2-2.

          There was a lot of positives to take from the match but also an equal amount that the Cymru squad and management can learn from too.

          Cymru played exciting football in the first half with Brennan Johnson making it seven goals in seven games for club and country as he brought his form at Tottenham Hotspur into this international match before Harry Wilson added a deserved second.

          It could’ve been more too as Wilson also had a shot deflected onto the post and Sorba Thomas went one-on-one with Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson.

          In the second half, Logi Tómasson came off the bench to strike twice as Iceland dominated and created more than enough chances to go on and win the game to take all three points.

          Cymru took the lead in the 11th minute when Wilson stayed onside to run through onto a ball over the top of the defence from Neco Williams. Wilson’s shot saw Valdimarsson get something on the ball to take the sting out of the strike but Johnson followed in to put the ball over the line.

          Cymru’s second goal came on the half hour mark with an incredible forward pass from Williams to find Wilson in attack, who applied a sublime finish to establish a deserved two-goal lead.

          The response from Iceland in the second half was excellent and when they forced a corner with 20 minutes remaining, the ball eventually landed at the feet of Tómasson, whose strike from outside the box made its way past Danny Ward. It was a lovely finish from the outside of his left foot.

          With the way Iceland were playing, an equaliser seemed inevitable and it came just four minutes later as Tómasson did incredibly well to run into the box past Connor Roberts before squeezing the ball through Ward’s legs on the goal line.

          Cymru now welcome Montenegro to Cardiff City Stadium on Monday, 14 October with a 7.45pm kick off. Tickets for the match are available by clicking here.

        10. Standings

          This is how things stand in Group B4 of the UEFA Nations League following the draw with Iceland and Tûrkiye’s 1-0 win at home against Montenegro.

        11. FULL-TIME

          That’s the end of this Nations League match as Iceland come from two goals down to draw level.

          Brennan Johnson and Harry Wilson gave Cymru a two-goal lead at the break following a fine first half performance before Logi Tómasson came off the bench to strike twice as Iceland dominated the second half.

        12. 90' + 4'

          Yellow card

          WARD Daniel

        13. 90' + 3'

          Yellow card

          WARD Daniel

        14. 90' + 1'

          There will be 3 added minutes.

        15. 90'

          Thorsteinsson hits the post for Iceland just as he thought he’d won the game for his nation.

        16. 84'

          Substitution

          GYLFI SIGURDSSON replaces ANDRI GUDJOHNSEN

        17. 84'

          Substitution

          GYLFI SIGURDSSON replaces ANDRI GUDJOHNSEN

        19. 82'

          Substitution

          ARNÓR INGVI TRAUSTASON replaces JOHANN GUDMUNDSSON

        20. 82'

          Substitution

          ARNÓR INGVI TRAUSTASON replaces JOHANN GUDMUNDSSON

        21. 80'

          It feels like Cymru are holding on here in Reykjavik as Óskarsson receives the ball from a blind pass by Burns. He sends his shot across the goalmouth as Cymru survive another excellent chance for Iceland.

        23. 76'

          Substitution

          CABANGO Benjamin replaces THOMAS Sorba

        24. 76'

          Substitution

          CULLEN Liam Jamie replaces ROBERTS Connor Richard John

        25. 76'

          Substitution

          CABANGO Benjamin replaces THOMAS Sorba

        26. 76'

          Substitution

          CULLEN Liam Jamie replaces ROBERTS Connor Richard John

        27. 74'

          This has been an incredible response from Iceland in the second half. Cymru has been in control leading up to the break but have struggled to stop Iceland’s constant attacks.

        28. 73'

          Own goal

          WARD Daniel

        29. 73'

          Goal

          LOGI TÓMASSON

        30. 72'

          Own goal

          WARD Daniel

        31. 72'

          GOAL! The thunderclap worked. Tómasson does incredibly well to run into the box past Roberts before squeezing the ball past Ward. It’s all level!

        32. 72'

          The Icelandic thunderclap goes around the stadium as the homes fans encourage their team forward.

        33. 69'

          Goal

          LOGI TÓMASSON

        34. 69'

          GOAL! Iceland force a corner and from it the ball eventually lands at the feet of Tómasson whose strike from outside the box makes its way past Ward. A lovely finish from the outside of his left foot.

        35. 69'

          Goal

          LOGI TÓMASSON

        37. 62'

          Cymru have broken up Iceland’s possession and get in behind their midfield. Cooper draws a save from the Iceland keeper with a shot from outside the box that results in a corner but it is cleared by the defence.

        38. 60'

          Jordan James will miss the match against Montenegro in Cardiff through suspension following his yellow card.

        39. 59'

          Yellow card

          JAMES Jordan Anthony

        40. 59'

          Cymru are struggling to contain Iceland and are unable to maintain any meaningful possession so far in the half.

        41. 59'

          Yellow card

          JAMES Jordan Anthony

        42. 56'

          Óskarsson looks on in disbelief that his shot doesn’t go in as Ward leaps through the air to make the save. Iceland feel they should be back in this game.

        43. 55'

          Inside the first 10 minutes of the second half, Iceland have been very much on top with their star player Óskarsson getting more in the game.

        44. 51'

          Yellow card

          MOORE Kieffer Roberto Francisco

        45. 51'

          Óskarsson goes even closer for Iceland as plays himself into space to shoot and what a shot it was as it rocked the crossbar, much to Cymru’s relief.

        46. 51'

          Yellow card

          MOORE Kieffer Roberto Francisco

        47. 50'

          Iceland’s best chance of the match falls to Ellertsson who strikes just wide of Ward’s post.

        48. 46'

          Substitution

          BURNS Wesley replaces JOHNSON Brennan

        49. 46'

          Substitution

          MIKAEL EGILL ELLERTSSON replaces WILLUM THOR WILLUMSSON

        50. 46'

          Substitution

          LOGI TÓMASSON replaces KOLBEINN FINNSSON

        51. 46'

          The action is back underway at the Laugardalsvöllur stadium.

        52. HALF-TIME

          Craig Bellamy will be happy at the break after Cymru played some lovely football during the first half.

          Brennan Johnson made it seven goals in seven games for club and country as he brought his form at Tottenham Hotspur into this international match and Harry Wilson added a deserved second.

          It could’ve been more too as Wilson also had a shot deflected onto the post and Sorba Thomas went one-on-one with Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson.

        53. 45'

          Substitution

          MIKAEL EGILL ELLERTSSON replaces WILLUM THOR WILLUMSSON

        54. 45'

          Substitution

          LOGI TÓMASSON replaces KOLBEINN FINNSSON

        55. 43'

          Wilson sets Thomas free as Cymru split Iceland’s defence once again. Thomas attempts to tickle the ball past the goalkeeper but was unable to do so.

        56. 41'

          Yellow card

          ROBERTS Connor Richard John

        57. 41'

          Yellow card

          ROBERTS Connor Richard John

        58. 37'

          Iceland have a free kick on the edge of the box but Gudmundsson strikes over Ward’s crossbar. It was a great effort.

        60. 33'

          Yellow card

          JÓN DAGUR THORSTEINSSON

        61. 32'

          Yellow card

          JOHNSON Brennan

        62. 32'

          Yellow card

          JÓN DAGUR THORSTEINSSON

        63. 32'

          Johnson’s yellow card for an altercation with an opponent, rules him out of Montenegro’s visit to Cardiff on Monday.

        64. 32'

          Yellow card

          JOHNSON Brennan

        65. 31'

          Williams clears the ball off the line to protect Cymru’s two-goal lead.

        66. 30'

          GOAL!

          Incredible forward pass from Williams who finds Wilson in attack. A sublime finish and Cymru are now 2-0 up.

        67. 30'

          Goal

          WILSON Harry

        68. 29'

          Goal

          WILSON Harry

        69. 📸 The starting XI that currently leads this Nations League match in Reykjavik.

        70. 28'

          Yellow card

          STEFÁN TEITUR THÓRDARSON

        71. 28'

          Yellow card

          STEFÁN TEITUR THÓRDARSON

        72. 27'

          Davies to the rescue as he clears a low cross into the six-yard box as Iceland put Cymru under pressure.

        73. 24'

          SO CLOSE! Wilson shoots but a deflection sends it against Valdimarsson’s left goalpost. Cymru so close to doubling their lead there.

        74. 19'

          Cymru go close again as Moore receives a pass in the box from Williams following a free kick. Moore’s shot is blocked as Iceland protect their goal.

        76. 12'

          Goal

          JOHNSON Brennan

        77. 11'

          Goal

          JOHNSON Brennan

        78. 11'

          GOAL!!!

          Harry Wilson stays onside to run through onto a ball over the top of the defence by Williams. Wilson shoots but Valdimarsson gets something on it to take the sting out of it but Johnson follows in to put the ball over the line.

        79. 8'

          The tide turns in the match as Iceland now enjoy some time with the ball as Gudjohnson goes off on a useful attack. There’s a player over in plenty of space but Gudjohnson was unable to find him with his pass as the Cymru defence took control of the ball.

        80. 6'

          During the opening 5 minutes of this game, Cymru have been comfortable in possession and showing patience.

        81. KICK OFF!

          This UEFA Nations League match is underway here in Iceland.

        82. '

          Substitution

          BURNS Wesley replaces JOHNSON Brennan

        85. Connor Roberts and his teammates are out on the turf ahead of their warm-ups.

        87. This is the Starting XI selected by Craig Bellamy.

        88. It’s coch for Cymru tonight 🔴

        89. A chilly Laugardalsvöllur is ready for this evening’s UEFA Nations League match.

        90. The Red Wall having fun in Iceland and raising money for good causes. Together we are Stronger.

        91. Both the weather and the team are fresh 🥶

        92. Bobble hats instead of bucket hats for The Red Wall in Reykjavik, where temperatures are set to drop below zero degrees for the match.

        93. Davies on captaincy privilege

          Defender Ben Davies will captain Cymru against Iceland this evening and he also spoke to the media yesterday.

          “It’s always a privilege to captain your country,” he said. “I love doing it and that will never grow old on me. It’s the best feeling in football to be honest.

          “There’s excitement and a bit of added pressure to repeat it [from the last camp]. All we can do is try and play the exciting football that we can and try and win games.

          “We have a plan and we have to stick to that. We try be dominant on the ball and create as many chances as we can. We try to make games exciting and I think we showed that in the first couple of games.”

          Watch the full press conference with Ben Davies on RedWall+

        95. Bellamy on Cymru expectations

          Cymru head coach Craig Bellamy spoke to the media following his arrival in Iceland yesterday evening.

          “I’d be worried if there wasn’t expectations,” said Bellamy. “I certainly don’t believe in ever trying to play them down. I don’t think that would be fair to people who come to watch.

          “We have a level of patience but also understanding within the group, we have to be sensible as well, but for anyone whether it’s the public or whatever, if they’re excited that’s exactly where we want them to be.

          “I certainly wouldn’t play that down. I’ve got to be honest, I’m excited.”

        97. Welcome to Iceland

          The Cymru squad arrived in Iceland to freezing temperatures yesterday ahead of their UEFA Nations League match this evening.

          Cymru have four points from their opening two games in League B4 and head coach Craig Bellamy will be very keen for this undefeated start to continue.

          Owen Beck did not travel and has returned to the U21 squad for their huge UEFA U21 EURO qualifier against Czechia at Rodney Parade this evening. Click here for all the U21 build-up.

        101. The Cymru squad trained for the final time before heading to Iceland earlier today for the third UEFA Nations League match of the campaign.

          Joe Allen has returned to the squad for the first time since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and took part in the session.

        106. Norrington-Davies reflects on injury setbacks

          Rhys Norrington-Davies has made a welcome return to the Cymru squad and sat down with the media on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the injuries that have kept him out of the game for so long.

          “The last couple of years have been difficult, they’ve been tough,” he explained. “It’s been dark on occasions. I haven’t played many minutes so it [the call-up] was unexpected, but I’m happy to be here and happy to be back.”

          The Sheffield United defender last played for Cymru in September 2022, and having missed the World Cup in Qatar, he is determined to make amends in 2026. “I was extremely disappointed when the initial injury happened because I knew I was out of the World Cup,” he explained.

          “I was devastated, so for me it’s a massive motivation to qualify for the next one. It means the world to me to be back here, it’s the best feeling to pull on the Cymru shirt and play in front of the Welsh fans.”

        109. Rodon on Bellamy and Allen

          Joe Rodon spoke to the media on Wednesday afternoon and covered a range of topics including new head coach Craig Bellamy and the return of midfielder Joe Allen.

          “For me it’s been an absolute pleasure to work with him and his team,” said Rodon about Bellamy. “The level and detail of everything is top class and to learn here with him is a pleasure. You could see after the games that all the boys enjoyed it.

          “Of course we want to build momentum and keep learning as a group. Team spirit and togetherness is always high and we’re just really excited for the future games.”

          Rodon admitted he was surprised to see Allen back in the squad after reversing his decision to retire from international football. “Everyone knows how key Joe has been for Wales over the last however many years,” he said.

          “So to have a character and experienced player like that come back into the group is only going to lift the level and benefit us all. Having Joe back has kind of brought back that depth and that strength in the squad.”

        111. Owen Beck is the only uncapped player in the Cymru senior squad for the UEFA Nations League double-header against Iceland and Montenegro.

          The 22-year old Blackburn Rovers defender, who is the great-nephew of Cymru legend Ian Rush, has made 14 appearances at U21 level and will be hoping to make his senior team debut during this international camp.

        113. Bellamy on intensity

          Cymru head coach Craig Bellamy put his squad through their paces in the rain earlier today and recently spoke about the fitness of his players and their playing time at their respective clubs.

          “The Championship is the sixth highest intense league in the world, it goes above international football,” he explained. “So the exposure to our football over on these shores prepares you really well for international football.

          “The Championship, as we’ve all known, I’ve been in it numerous years, the intensity and the games come thick and fast. Of course, you want them [our Premier League players] all playing as well, but if they don’t, the work the clubs do for their players who aren’t playing is really high level, so they come to you in a really good condition as well.”

        115. Norrington-Davies back from injury

          Rhys Norrington-Davies makes a welcome return to the Cymru squad this week having suffered with long-term injuries since his last international appearance back in September 2022.

          “He’s had a difficult period with injuries,” said Cymru head coach Craig Bellamy. “He’s a player I really admire from afar as well. He’s just been fortunate, but I’m really looking forward to being able to see him and to be able to work with him.”

          The 25-year old made his Cymru debut in the 1-0 win away to Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League in October 2020 when he was named in the starting line-up, while his only Cymru goal was scored in the 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in June 2022.

          Norrington-Davies will now be looking to add to his 13 senior international caps against Iceland and Montenegro. “For certain games I like the intensity he’s able to bring,” Bellamy added. “He’s athletic and a really good profile.”

        117. The Cymru squad were back on the training ground today as preparations for the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Montenegro began.

          Captain Aaron Ramsey was not included in the squad due to injury but took part in a light session with the team as he continues his recovery.

        119. Bellamy praise for ‘exceptional’ squad

          Craig Bellamy reflected on his first international camp as Cymru head coach last week and praised his players for the way they took on information to implement a very different style of play.

          “The players were exceptional,” said Bellamy. “I’m always conscious of the amount of information we give to players as you don’t want to overload them too much, but when you speak to the players in general, they needed more, and that really gave us confidence.”

          Cymru were held to a 0-0 draw with Türkiye in Cardiff before claiming a 2-1 win in Montenegro. “I was prepared for all scenarios,” Bellamy added. “I was prepared for us not to be able to quite get there. That was probably the most pleasing aspect of it all, how they were able to take on information, but also how they were able to carry that out into the games.”

        120. Look who’s back

          Joe Allen arrived on camp for Cymru duty on Sunday for the first time since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

          The midfielder announced his international retirement following the tournament but has answered the call of new head coach Craig Bellamy and will be available for the UEFA Nations League double-header against Iceland and Montenegro.

          The 34-year old has 74 senior international appearances to his name and Bellamy believes he still has plenty to offer the squad through his experience and ability.

        123. As it stands

          Cymru and Türkiye are joint top of UEFA Nations League Group B4 with four points each heading into this latest round of international fixtures.

          Following the 0-0 draw between the two teams in Cardiff last month, Türkiye claimed a 3-1 victory over Iceland while Craig Bellamy’s Cymru side defeated Montenegro 2-1 away through early goals from Kieffer Moore and Harry Wilson.

          On Friday evening, Cymru take on Iceland in Reykjavik while Türkiye host Montenegro. Türkiye will then head to Iceland next Monday while Montenegro are the visitors to the Cardiff City Stadium.

        125. Previous meetings

          Cymru have the statistical advantage over Iceland heading into the UEFA Nations League B4 match on Friday having won five and the previous seven meetings between the two teams.

          The first match took place over 40-years ago in June 1980 when goals from David Giles, Brian Flynn and a brace from Ian Walsh earned Mike England’s side a comfortable 4-0 FIFA World Cup qualifying win in Reykjavík. However, Cymru were held to a 2-2 draw in the return match in Swansea in October 1981.

          Iceland’s only victory over Cymru took place in September 1984 as Magnus Bergs scored the only goal of the game for the home side, but Cymru have won the last four meetings, the most-recent in March 2014 in a friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium.

          The match is best remembered for Gareth Bale (below) scoring a superb individual goal to complete the 3-1 victory. The former Cymru star picked-up the ball in his own half, cruised past his opposite number on the touchline – taking himself off the field of play in the process – before cutting inside to finish into the far corner.

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