Gareth Bale's late goal not enough to prevent Denmark topping Nations League group

Aaron Ramsey chases down Christian Eriksen (Action Images via Reuters)

Wales missed out on promotion to the top tier of the Nations League as Denmark won a passionate Cardiff contest 2-1.

Nicolai Jorgensen gave Denmark a half-time lead and Martin Braithwaite's superb volley two minutes from time doubled their advantage to seemingly end Welsh hopes.

But Gareth Bale's instant response, sliding home his 31st international goal after rounding Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, had the visitors hanging on at the end.

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[16 November 2018 18:30 · Nathan Jacobs]

Good evening folks and welcome to the Independent's coverage of Brazil v Uruguay, Wales V Denmark and Netherlands v France, where we'll be bringing you updates of all the live action from all three matches. 

The South American clubs are preparing to do battle at the Emirates tonight. There's lots of history between these two sides and it's bound to be another cracker which we'll keep you posted on. 

Meanwhile, the other two fixtures take place in respective Nations League groups with France sitting 1st in Group A, Netherlands just behind. 

As for Wales, they take on Denmark, sitting pretty at the top of Group B4 with two wins from three games, including that pummelling of the Republic of Ireland. 

 

[16 November 2018 18:35 · Nathan Jacobs]

Here's how the Dutch 'Oranje' line up for tonight: 

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Meanwhile, their opponents this evening, the World Champions no less, line up as follows: 

What a team that is.  

[16 November 2018 18:51 · Nathan Jacobs]

  ↵The other 19:45 kick off sees one of the Home Nations play with Wales hosting Denmark. 

Here's how the Red Dragons line up:

[16 November 2018 18:52 · Nathan Jacobs]

And their opponents line up as follows: 

[16 November 2018 19:07 · Nathan Jacobs]

Which game are you most excited for this evening? 

Wales have a really youthful side, plus, Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey returns to the squad for this international. 

But World Champions France have so much talent in abundance that you never want to miss a minute of their games. 

[16 November 2018 19:18 · Nathan Jacobs]

  ↵That's forgetting the game which kicks off slightly later this evening, with the 8PM start at the Emirates Stadium. 

Here's how one half of the game, Uruguay, line up: 

[16 November 2018 19:20 · Nathan Jacobs]

La Celeste have really been taking their warm up seriously....even training in the London Hotel! 

[16 November 2018 19:26 · Nathan Jacobs]

Only three players have more international goals since June 2016 than Christian Eriksen and that's despite not starting as the main striker. 

Is he the man to stop tonight for Wales? 

I could watch him play football alone all day. Joy to watch. 

[16 November 2018 19:30 · Nathan Jacobs]

See? I didn't make it up!