Summary

  • Wales host Iceland at Cardiff City Stadium, kick-off at 19:15 GMT

  • Wales were beaten 1-0 in Iceland in September

  • Wales make three changes as Rachel Rowe, Ceri Holland and Kayleigh Green return, but Hannah Cain not fit

  • Hildur Antonsdottir gives Iceland first-half lead against the run of play

  • Dilja Zomers drives in Iceland's second goal 11 minutes from time

  • Elise Hughes heads a consolation goal for Wales deep in stoppage time

  • Wales relegated from top tier of Nations League having lost all five matches so far

  1. Postpublished at 20:56 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-2 Iceland

    Jo Price
    Former Wales goalkeeper on BBC Radio Wales

    To be fair it was a fantastic finish.

    Unfortunately it came from a Wales attack, they were in Iceland's 18-yard box, they were just trying to walk it in.

  2. goal

    GOAL - Wales 0-2 Icelandpublished at 79 mins

    Dilja Zomers

    Game over!

    It's an excellent finish from Iceland substitute Dilja Zomers, who picks up possession wide on the left, drives inside on to her right foot and rifles a shot into the far corner.

    Olivia Clark gets a hand on the shot but can't keep it out.

    Wales are heading for the Nations League's second tier.

    Media caption,

    GOAL: Dilja Zomers makes it 2-0 to Iceland

  3. Wales 'looking a bit desperate'published at 20:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Nia Jones
    Former Wales international on MOTD Wales

    It's getting to that point of the game where it's just a little bit scrappy and Wales are looking a little bit desperate.

    They are careless on the final ball because they so desperately want that goal to send them on their way to hopefully another couple.

  4. Postpublished at 76 mins

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Jess Fishlock looks frustratedImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    It's just not happening for Wales.

    Jess Fishlock does well to control a firm pass but, more than 20 yards out, the midfield great gets her shot wrong and it goes well wide.

  5. 'You've got to take chances'published at 20:47 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Helen Ward
    Former Wales striker on MOTD Wales

    The start of this second half hasn't been as positive as the first half, we're struggling to create opportunities like we did.

    But the positive is Gemma [Grainger] has made a change already and Ffion Morgan is on as well, and that's not something we've seen in the past.

    Maybe there's a change of shape coming.

    You've got to take chances now.

  6. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 73 mins

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Wales make another change, and it seems to be an attacking one as Ffion Morgan replaces right-back Rhiannon Roberts.

    Iceland make two changes with Bryndis Arna Nielsdottir and Alexandra Johannsdottir coming on for goalscorer Hildur Antonsdottir and Hlin Eiriksdottir.

  7. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    There's a break in play as Wales keeper Olivia Clark receives some treatment, but it looks like she's able to continue.

  8. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Iceland are comfortable now, keeping possession and looking to put this game to bed.

  9. Postpublished at 20:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Elise Hughes is the top scorer in the Championship this season, with 11 goals so far for Crystal Palace.

  10. Postpublished at 20:39 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Jo Price
    Former Wales goalkeeper on BBC Radio Wales

    I have watched Elise Hughes coming through the ranks, she has been phenomenal.

  11. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 63 mins

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    The corner comes to nothing and Wales make their first change as striker Elise Hughes comes on for Kayleigh Green.

  12. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    If Wales are going to pull this off, Ceri Holland is surely going to play a big part.

    Once again, the Liverpool player has the beating of Iceland's defenders with a darting run down the right which results in a corner for Wales.

    Ceri Holland attacksImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  13. 'What a let-off'published at 20:33 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Nia Jones
    Former Wales international on MOTD Wales

    It's freezing here but things are really heating up.

    It's almost a calamity of errors again.

    It's a brilliant spot by the referee, Hayley Ladd does exceptionally well to get something on it.

    What a let-off for Wales

  14. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Only half an hour left now. Wales are running out of time.

  15. Postpublished at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Simon Davies
    BBC commentator on MOTD Wales

    It's been a less inspiring start for Wales in the second half.

    In the first they really came out of the starting blocks, but it's all Iceland at the moment.

  16. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 58 mins

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Iceland think they have a second goal but it is disallowed for handball.

    Olivia Clark makes a fine save from Sanra Jessen's volley, and then Hlin Eiriksdottir follows up and hits the post before the ball bounces up and hits her arm before she backheels into the net.

    A good decision by referee Esther Staubli.

  17. Test the keeperpublished at 20:28 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Jo Price
    Former Wales goalkeeper on BBC Radio Wales

    They [Wales] just need to get the shot off and test the goalkeeper at least.

    In these conditions, it's really really difficult for the goalkeeper, your fingertips are numb.

    It doesn't matter how good your gloves are, mistakes can be made really easily.

  18. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    A rare Icelandic attack produces a corner for the visitors as Selma Sol Magnusdottir's cross is blocked.

    She then has a shot which is also blocked for another corner, from which Hlin Eiriksdottir heads narrowly but is penalised for a foul on Wales keeper Olivia Clark in any case.

  19. Options off the benchpublished at 20:24 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Helen Ward
    Former Wales striker on MOTD Wales

    There is no point in panicking now.

    There are options off the bench - Ffion Morgan, Carrie Jones and Elise Hughes - but they need to come early enough to be able to make an impact

  20. Postpublished at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2023

    Wales 0-1 Iceland

    Katie Sherwood
    Former Wales midfielder on MOTD Wales

    It's really important that we don't panic.

    We are in control, we are dominating possession, but we have to find a way to turn chances into goals.

    Whether that is bringing on Elise Hughes who is in immense form at the moment.