Match report

Iceland 2–2 Wales: A Thrilling Draw in Nations League

Iceland
Iceland
2–2
FT
Wales
Wales
Oct 11, 2024

In a tightly contested match, Iceland and Wales fought to a 2–2 draw in their UEFA Nations League encounter. Early goals from B. Johnson and H. Wilson gave Wales a commanding lead, but L. Tómasson's strike and an own goal from D. Ward ensured Iceland reclaimed the game, securing a memorable draw.

Key Facts

  • • B. Johnson scored Wales' first goal in the 11th minute
  • • H. Wilson, assisted by N. Williams, netted in the 29th minute for Wales
  • • L. Tómasson found the net for Iceland in the 69th minute
  • • D. Ward scored an own goal for Iceland in the 72nd minute
  • • Wales had three players receive yellow cards (B. Johnson, C. Roberts, K. Moore)

Lineups

Iceland

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Valdimarsson (G)
  • 3 V. Lunddal Friðriksson (D)
  • 5 S. Ingason (D)
  • 20 D. Grétarsson (D)
  • 14 K. Finnsson (D)
  • 15 W. Willumsson (M)
  • 7 J. Guðmunds­son (M)
  • 16 S. Þórðarson (M)
  • 11 J. Þorsteinsson (M)
  • 9 O. Óskarsson (F)
  • 22 A. Guðjohnsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 L. Tómasson
  • 23 M. Ellertsson
  • 21 A. Traustason
  • 10 G. Sigurðsson
  • 8 B. Willumsson
  • 6 H. Hermannsson
  • 2 A. Sampsted
  • 13 P. Gunnarsson
  • 19 Í. Jóhannesson
  • 18 M. Anderson
  • 4 V. Pálsson
  • 1 E. Ólafsson

Wales

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Ward (G)
  • 14 C. Roberts (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 4 B. Davies (D)
  • 3 N. Williams (D)
  • 17 J. James (M)
  • 10 O. Cooper (M)
  • 11 B. Johnson (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 19 S. Thomas (M)
  • 13 K. Moore (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 W. Burns
  • 15 L. Cullen
  • 16 B. Cabango
  • 5 R. Norrington-Davies
  • 22 J. Sheehan
  • 21 A. Davies
  • 1 K. Darlow
  • 23 N. Broadhead
  • 7 D. Brooks
  • 9 L. Koumas
  • 18 M. Harris
  • 2 C. Mepham

Timeline

  1. Wales
    11' Wales Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Johnson
  2. Iceland
    28' Iceland Card · Yellow Card
    S. T. Thordarson

    Foul

  3. Wales
    29' Wales Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Wilson · Assist: N. Williams
  4. Wales
    31' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    B. Johnson

    Argument

  5. Wales
    41' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    C. Roberts

    Time wasting

  6. Wales
    46' Wales subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Johnson · On: W. Burns
  7. Iceland
    46' Iceland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. T. Willumsson · On: M. E. Ellertsson
  8. Wales
    51' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    K. Moore

    Foul

  9. Wales
    59' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    J. James

    Foul

  10. Iceland
    69' Iceland Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Tómasson · Assist: J. D. Thorsteinsson
  11. Iceland
    72' Iceland Goal · Own Goal
    D. Ward
  12. Wales
    76' Wales subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Roberts · On: Liam Cullen
  13. Wales
    76' Wales subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Thomas · On: B. Cabango
  14. Iceland
    82' Iceland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Guðmunds­son · On: A. Traustason
  15. Iceland
    84' Iceland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Gudjohnsen · On: G. Sigurðsson
  16. Wales
    90'+3 Wales Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ward

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Iceland Wales
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 80% 85%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 326 476
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 0
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 262 404
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wales took the lead with quick goals by B. Johnson and H. Wilson in the first half, putting pressure on Iceland
  • ▸ Iceland's late comeback, with goals from L. Tómasson and an own goal by D. Ward, highlighted the team's resilience and fighting spirit