90’+4’Full TimeSecond Half ends, Denmark U21 2, Wales U21 2.90’+2’Attempt blocked. Charlie Savage (Wales U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Thomas.90’+2’Corner, Wales U21. Conceded by Philip Jørgensen.
Wales Earn Draw Against Nine-Man Denmark in Euro Under-21 Championship Qualifier
Introduction
Rubin Colwill scored two penalties to earn Wales an opening 2025 European Under-21 Championship qualifier draw against nine-man Denmark, the Group I favourites. The hosts struck first from the spot through Maurits Kjaergaard, but Colwill replied after Lucas Hey was sent off for the desperate handball that blocked the Welshman’s shot. However, Oliver Provstgaard headed Denmark level before Alexander Busch also saw red. Despite the numerical advantage, Wales could not take advantage and the game ended in a draw.
Match Summary
Maurits Kjaergaard broke the deadlock for Denmark after being brought down by Eli King. Rubin Colwill then replied after Lucas Hey was sent off for the desperate handball that blocked the Welshman’s shot. Oliver Provstgaard then headed Denmark level before Alexander Busch also saw red. Despite the numerical advantage, Wales could not take advantage and the game ended in a draw.
Line-Ups
Denmark U21: Jörgensen; Gaaei, Provstgaard, Lund Jensen, Jelert, Fraulo, Clem, Kjærgaard, Hansen, Rasmussen, Kvistgaarden
Substitutes: Hey, Bøving, Kruse, Lind, Jungdal, Osula, Adelgaard, Chukwuani, Busch
Wales U21: Beach; Stevens, Hoole, Williams, Baker, Ashworth, Hammond, King, Colwill, Congreve, Jones
Substitutes: Beck, Leeson, Lloyd, Tyler, Thomas, Cotterill, Savage, Raymond, Farrell
Referee: Ante Culina
Analysis
Matty Jones’ first competitive game in charge of Wales ended in a draw against Denmark. Despite having a numerical advantage for most of the second half due to two red cards for Denmark players, Wales could not take advantage and the game ended in a draw. Wales’ best late chance fell to Charlie Savage but he saw a good chance to regain the lead for the visitors superbly blocked by goalkeeper Philip Jorgensen.
Conclusion
Wales have never qualified for the Euro Under-21 finals and will be hoping to make it this time around. While the aim will be to qualify for the finals, former Leeds United and Leicester City midfielder Jones has said the main objective of the U21s is to continue providing players for the senior side. The next match for Wales is against Lithuania on October 8th and they will be hoping to get a win and make a statement in their group.