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 RESULT: Denmark (0) 0 Wales (0) 1.
Bellamy 77.
A late Craig Bellamy goal earned Wales a hard fought win away against Denmark.
Wales line up:
Boaz Myhill, Chris Gunter, James Collins, Ashley Williams, Lewin Nytanga, Gareth Bale, Jack Collison, David Edwards, Aaron Ramsey, Craig Bellamy (capt), Ched Evans.
Subs: Wayne Hennessey, Owain Tudur Jones, Darcy Blake, Sam Ricketts, Craig Morgan, Neal Eardley, Sam Vokes, Shaun MacDonald.
Denmark line up: Tomas Sorensen, Kasper Bogulund, Per Kroldrup, Daniel Agger, Thomas Rasmussen, Dennis Rommedahl, Thomas Kristensen, Hjalte Bo Norregaard, Michael Krohl-Dehli, Morten Norsderant, Nickalas Bendtner. [source bbc.co.uk]
John Toshack has today (Tuesday) confirmed that both Aaron Ramsey and Jack Collison will start the game. (bbc.co.uk).
Five players have withdrawn from the squad to face Denmark. Out are David Vaughan (calf injury), Jason Koumas (groin injury), Carl Fletcher (back injury), Simon Davies (achilles injury) and Joe Ledley (finger dislocation). Called up are Darcy Blake (Cardiff City) and Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City). Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), has joined the the squad. The squad fly out this afternoon (Monday 17th November).
Denmark v Wales: Wednesday 19th November 2008. Match to be played at the Brøndby Stadion, kick off 8.15pm (7.15pm UK). Game LIVE on BBC Wales. Wales will play in yellow & green. Match referee is Michael Weiner (Germany).
Revised Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), James Collins (West Ham), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Jack Collison (West Ham), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Edwards (Wolves), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City).
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (West Ham), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Ched Evans (Manchester City).
Darcy Blake (Cardiff City) has been called up. Jason Koumas missed today's game for Wigan with a groin injury. Joe Ledley is a doubt after dislocating his finger. more to follow.
John Toshack has named a 21-man squad for the friendly international against Denmark on Wednesday 19th November (kick off 8.15pm local time). Match to be played at Brøndby Stadium. Game LIVE on BBC Wales.
Wales squad as follows:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City)
Defenders: Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), James Collins (West Ham), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Jack Collison (West Ham), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Edwards (Wolves), David Vaughan (Blackpool), Carl Fletcher (on loan Nottm Forest), Simon Davies (Fulham), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (West Ham), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Ched Evans (Manchester City).
There is a recall for Neal Eardley, after he skippered the Under 21 side in the two UEFA Under 21 play-off matches against England last month. Also promoted from the U-21s are Aaron Ramsey and Jack Collison. The squad is smaller than usual, as this is a one-off friendly match rather than a championship double-header. John Toshack will hold a media conference this Friday morning.
Wales travel to Denmark next month for their final game in 2008. The squad will be announced on Monday 10th November.
Confirmation that there will not be an Under 21 friendly in November. The FAW were hopeful of playing Denmark, but they have already agreed another fixture. At this time, the FAW do not expect the Under 21's to play again now until possibly next February.
earlier:
Also set for a friendly international are Brian Flynn's U21 side, with Denmark the possible opponents, tbc by the FAW. The U21 squad will be selected from players that are eligible for 2011 UEFA U21 championship.
posted: 9:45am Thursday 23rd October 2008. |
