Match report
Wales 4-1 Iceland: Cullen Shines in Nations League Victory
Wales
4–1
FT
Iceland
Nov 19, 2024
Wales emerged victorious in their UEFA Nations League clash with Iceland, overcoming an early goal from A. Gudjohnsen to dominate the match. Liam Cullen's brace and two assists were pivotal in the 4-1 triumph, while B. Johnson and H. Wilson added crucial goals. Wales' strong second-half performance turned the tide in their favor, securing a crucial three points in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Wales: 4 goals (Liam Cullen 2, B. Johnson, H. Wilson)
- • Iceland: 1 goal (A. Gudjohnsen)
- • Liam Cullen: 2 goals, 2 assists
- • Yellow cards: A. Sampsted (Iceland), V. Lunddal (Iceland), Daniel James (Wales), A. Traustason (Iceland), I. Johannesson (Iceland), S. Thomas (Wales)
Lineups
Wales
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 D. Ward (G)
- 3 N. Williams (D)
- 6 J. Rodon (D)
- 16 B. Cabango (D)
- 4 B. Davies (D)
- 8 H. Wilson (M)
- 22 J. Sheehan (M)
- 11 B. Johnson (M)
- 15 L. Cullen (M)
- 20 D. James (M)
- 18 M. Harris (F)
Substitutes
- 7 J. Allen
- 19 S. Thomas
- 14 C. Roberts
- 17 J. James
- 13 R. Colwill
- 9 L. Koumas
- 1 K. Darlow
- 23 J. Dasilva
- 2 C. Mepham
- 5 R. Norrington-Davies
- 21 T. King
Iceland
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 H. Valdimarsson (G)
- 2 A. Sampsted (D)
- 5 S. Ingason (D)
- 4 V. Pálsson (D)
- 3 V. Lunddal Friðriksson (D)
- 10 Í. Jóhannesson (M)
- 21 A. Traustason (M)
- 7 J. Guðmundsson (M)
- 11 J. Þorsteinsson (M)
- 9 O. Óskarsson (F)
- 22 A. Guðjohnsen (F)
Substitutes
- 23 M. Ellertsson
- 16 S. Þórðarson
- 15 W. Willumsson
- 14 D. Þórhallsson
- 13 L. Petersson
- 1 E. Ólafsson
- 18 S. Magnússon
- 19 J. Magnússon
- 8 B. Willumsson
- 20 A. Baldursson
- 6 R. Sigurgeirsson
Timeline
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7' Iceland Goal · Normal GoalA. Gudjohnsen
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25' Iceland subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Oskarsson · On: M. E. Ellertsson
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30' Iceland Card · Yellow CardA. Sampsted
Foul
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32' Wales Goal · Normal GoalLiam Cullen · Assist: B. Johnson
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45'+1 Wales Goal · Normal GoalLiam Cullen
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46' Iceland subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Guðmundsson · On: S. T. Thordarson
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65' Wales subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Harris · On: Joe Allen
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65' Wales Goal · Normal GoalB. Johnson · Assist: Liam Cullen
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66' Iceland Card · Yellow CardV. Lunddal
Argument
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68' Wales Card · Yellow CardDaniel James
Foul
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72' Iceland Card · Yellow CardA. Traustason
Foul
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73' Wales subst · Substitution 2Off: Daniel James · On: S. Thomas
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74' Iceland subst · Substitution 3Off: J. D. Thorsteinsson · On: W. T. Willumsson
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74' Iceland subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Sampsted · On: D. Þórhallsson
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79' Wales Goal · Normal GoalH. Wilson · Assist: Liam Cullen
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84' Iceland Card · Yellow CardI. Johannesson
Foul
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88' Wales Card · Yellow CardS. Thomas
Time wasting
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89' Wales subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Johnson · On: C. Roberts
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89' Wales subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Sheehan · On: J. James
Match Stats
| Stat | Wales | Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 72% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 11 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 496 | 315 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 6 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 421 | 227 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Wales equalized just 25 minutes in with Liam Cullen's goal, setting the tone for a dominant second half.
- ▸ Cullen's second goal just after halftime marked a turning point, giving Wales the lead and momentum they needed.