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Hojlund penalty earns Denmark narrow win over Wales

Wales suffered a third Nations League defeat as Rasmus Hojlund’s second-half penalty earned Denmark a 1-0 win in Cardiff.The visitors were the more dangerous side throughout, with Danny Ward keeping...

Hojlund penalty earns Denmark narrow win over Wales

Denmark secured a narrow victory over Wales in a Nations League match held in Cardiff. The Danish team, led by Rasmus Hojlund's penalty, claimed a 1-0 win. The visitors were the more threatening side throughout the game, with Wales' Danny Ward managing to keep the score level through a series of saves. Hojlund had early chances to score, while another Danish player, Gustav Isaksen, also posed a threat.

Oliver Provstgaard headed a post from a promising position. Following the half-time break, Denmark intensified their pressure, but their efforts were thwarted by Ward's exceptional saves, including two crucial stops. Despite a few chances, including Hojlund's header coming agonisingly close, Wales' efforts were not enough to overturn the result.

The decisive moment came when a misplaced pass from Ward led to Isaksen's attempt, which Ward managed to block with ease. The penalty kick by Hojlund sealed the win, leaving Wales third in Group A4 without a victory in their three matches.

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