Match report

Wales Defeats Montenegro 2-1 in UEFA Nations League

Montenegro
Montenegro
1–2
FT
Wales
Wales
Sep 9, 2024

Wales secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League, with goals from K. Moore and H. Wilson leading the charge. Despite early dominance and multiple subs, Wales held on to a crucial lead, with Montenegro's D. Camaj finding the net late in the match. Despite several yellow cards and multiple substitutions, Wales managed to maintain their advantage and secure a vital win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Montenegro 1–2 Wales
  • • K. Moore scored the opening goal in the 1st minute, assisted by H. Wilson
  • • H. Wilson netted the second goal for Wales, assisted by N. Williams
  • • D. Camaj scored for Montenegro in the 73rd minute
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued to Wales players including E. Ampadu, N. Williams, and C. Mepham

Lineups

Montenegro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Mijatović (G)
  • 23 A. Marušić (D)
  • 19 S. Rubežić (D)
  • 5 N. Šipčić (D)
  • 2 A. Vukčević (D)
  • 8 M. Brnović (M)
  • 16 V. Jovović (M)
  • 18 D. Camaj (M)
  • 10 S. Jovetić (M)
  • 11 N. Krstović (M)
  • 9 S. Mugoša (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 M. Osmajić
  • 7 M. Bakić
  • 22 N. Eraković
  • 4 M. Vukčević
  • 3 R. Radunović
  • 14 I. Vukotić
  • 6 M. Tući
  • 12 D. Petković
  • 21 M. Vukotić
  • 13 I. Nikić
  • 17 V. Đukanović
  • 15 V. Perišić

Wales

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Darlow (G)
  • 14 C. Roberts (D)
  • 2 C. Mepham (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 4 B. Davies (D)
  • 3 N. Williams (M)
  • 5 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 15 O. Cooper (M)
  • 9 L. Koumas (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (F)
  • 13 K. Moore (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 B. Johnson
  • 19 S. Thomas
  • 17 J. James
  • 10 A. Ramsey
  • 7 M. Harris
  • 18 O. Beck
  • 22 J. Sheehan
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 21 A. Davies
  • 20 R. Colwill
  • 16 B. Cabango

Timeline

  1. Wales
    1' Wales Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Moore · Assist: H. Wilson
  2. Wales
    2' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ampadu

    Foul

  3. Wales
    3' Wales Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Wilson · Assist: N. Williams
  4. Wales
    43' Wales subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Roberts · On: B. Johnson
  5. Wales
    46' Wales subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Koumas · On: S. Thomas
  6. Wales
    49' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    N. Williams

    Argument

  7. Wales
    51' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    C. Mepham
  8. Montenegro
    57' Montenegro Card · Yellow Card
    A. Marusic

    Foul

  9. Wales
    61' Wales subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Cooper · On: J. James
  10. Montenegro
    69' Montenegro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Brnović · On: M. Osmajic
  11. Montenegro
    70' Montenegro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mugoša · On: M. Bakić
  12. Montenegro
    73' Montenegro Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Camaj · Assist: N. Krstovic
  13. Montenegro
    74' Montenegro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Jovetić · On: N. Eraković
  14. Montenegro
    74' Montenegro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Marusic · On: M. Vukčević
  15. Montenegro
    77' Montenegro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Vukcevic · On: R. Radunovic
  16. Wales
    80' Wales subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Wilson · On: A. Ramsey
  17. Wales
    80' Wales subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Moore · On: M. Harris
  18. Wales
    90'+4 Wales Card · Yellow Card
    J. James

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Montenegro Wales
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 10
Corners 12 5
Total Passes 352 369
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 6
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 278 299
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Moore's early goal in the 1st minute set the tone for Wales, giving them a quick lead and momentum
  • ▸ D. Camaj's goal for Montenegro in the 73rd minute shifted the momentum temporarily, but Wales held on to secure the win