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Iceland secured a comeback draw against Wales in the Nations League in a match of two halves played out in the cold conditions of Reykjavik.

Wales started the game as the more aggressive and competant side. They were free flowing and in control of the ball in the midfield areas. This dominance resulted in two eerily similar goals. Neco Williams with a long ball over the top, Harry Wilson with a run from deep in behind the defence.

Wilson’s first effort was cleared off the line by Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson only for Brennan Johnson to tap in the rebound. The second effort was coolly dispatched by the midfielder meaning the Dragons led 2-0 at half-time.

But they never got going again. Substitutions and an intense press from Iceland saw them turn the game around. The hosts were unafraid to shoot from even half-decent positions and Logi Tomasson netted twice to draw level. From there Wales were clinging on and managed to keep out the hosts to earn themselves a good point.

Iceland vs Wales LIVE

Wales surrender two-goal lead in sketchy draw with Iceland as Craig Bellamy maintains unbeaten start

Wales let a two-goal lead slip as Iceland stormed back to force a deserved 2-2 Nations League draw in Reykjavik.

Brennan Johnson maintained his remarkable scoring streak and Harry Wilson was also on target as Wales established a commanding interval advantage.

But Iceland substitute Logi Tomasson turned the game in the space of three second-half minutes as Wales were unable to stem a blue tide surging towards them.

Wales surrender two-goal lead in sketchy draw with Iceland as Bellamy still unbeaten

Iceland 2-2 Wales: Brennan Johnson and Harry Wilson scored first-half goals before the hosts’ comeback

Mike Jones11 October 2024 22:01

Iceland 2-2 Wales

87 mins: Iceland have had 18 shots now with most of them coming in the second half. Will there be a winning goal to separate the two teams?

Wales will probably be happy with a draw at this stage.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 21:31

Iceland 2-2 Wales

84 mins: Here we go.

This is better from Wales. Kieffer Moore holds the ball up and wins a throw in then Wes Burns sweeps it out to the opposite side of the pitch.

They push up to the Iceland half and slowly work on creating a chance. Time on the ball is making Wales more comfortable.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 21:28

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.

Mike Jones11 October 2024 21:16

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.