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Hojlund pen condemns Wales to third Nations League defeat in four

Wales suffered a 1-0 Nations League defeat to Denmark as Rasmus Hojlund scored the game's only goal from the penalty spot.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 8:55 PM
Hojlund pen condemns Wales to third Nations League defeat in four
Key Things to Know
  • Rasmus Hojlund scored a second-half penalty to give Denmark a 1-0 Nations League victory over Wales.
  • Danny Ward conceded the decisive penalty after fouling Gustav Isaksen following an error inside his own box.
  • The defeat marked Wales' third loss in four matches under manager Craig Bellamy.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wales fell to a 1-0 defeat against Denmark in their UEFA Nations League Group A4 fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium. Rasmus Hojlund converted a 75th-minute penalty to hand Denmark the win after goalkeeper Danny Ward fouled Gustav Isaksen in the penalty area. The result handed Craig Bellamy's side their third loss in four matches.

Denmark lost captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to an early injury but controlled the major attacking opportunities. Despite the defeat, Wales moved up to third place in Group A4 following Norway's loss to Portugal. Ben Cabango picked up a yellow card that rules him out of the upcoming fixture against Norway.

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