Wales beat Norway to end winless run under Bellamy

Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 11:49 · Archive

Wales defeated 10-man Norway 2-1 in Cardiff to record their first win this year and first since promotion to Nations League A.

Wales recorded a 2-1 victory over 10-man Norway in Cardiff on Thursday, their first win this year and first since promotion to Nations League A. Oscar Bobb opened the scoring for Norway with a well-worked opener in the first half, but Daniel James equalised for Wales before the interval.

The match turned when Torbjørn Heggem was sent off 17 seconds into the second half for fouling James as the Leeds winger streamed towards goal. Neco Williams then scored from the resulting free-kick to secure Wales' victory.

Head coach Craig Bellamy had acknowledged before the match that questions over Wales' form were justified, describing the team as 'unrecognisable' in their recent defeat to Denmark. He had highlighted Norway's run to the World Cup quarter-finals as evidence of their quality and the challenge Wales faced.

Bellamy said after the match that he had been through a 'really difficult' spell because of the 'abuse' received during the winless run. He had urged his team to improve and warned them not to underestimate Norway's threat.

Wales had been hoping to record their first win since November. The victory came against Erling Haaland and the Norwegian squad, who had been progressing under manager Ståle Solbakken.

How it is being reported

• Was long-awaited win a turning point for Craig Bellamy?Has the impressive 2-1 victory over Norway changed the mood music for Wales and restored fans confidence in head coach Craig Bellamy?BBC Sport · 2 Oct, 10:36
• Bellamy says Wales 'stick' hurt as Norway win lifts moodWales head coach Craig Bellamy says he has been through a "really difficult" spell because of the "abuse" received during Wales' winless run.BBC News · 1 Oct, 23:56
• Bellamy gets perfect response as Wales beat 10-man NorwayWales responded to their disappointing defeat to Denmark with a spirited victory over Erling Haaland and 10-man Norway in Cardiff.Sky Sports · 1 Oct, 22:45
• Neco Williams fires revitalised Wales to fightback win against 10-man NorwayOn a night when Erling Haaland moped around the pitch, dragging his hulking frame across the Cardiff turf, Wales registered a welcome victory over 10-man Norway and their first this year. Daniel James cancelled out Oscar Bobb’s well-worked opener in the first half and 17 seconds into the restart Torbjørn Heggem was sent off for fouling James as the Leeds winger streamed through towards goal, resulting in a free-kick from which Neco Williams earned Craig Bellamy’s side the three points. “You’re just a shit Kieffer Moore,” was the chant at Haaland from the locals. Bellamy was under no…Guardian Sport · 1 Oct, 21:58
• Craig Bellamy urges Wales improvement but wary of Norway’s threatWales ‘unrecognisable’ in defeat against Denmark Haaland ‘exactly the same’ after Manchester City verdict Craig Bellamy has said Wales must improve against Norway on Thursday after appearing unrecognisable in defeat against Denmark, and highlighted their next opponent’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals as proof of their talent. Wales host Norway in Cardiff on Thursday hoping to record their first win since last November and their first since promotion to Nations League A. “This team has been on a surge,” Bellamy said of Ståle Solbakken’s side. “They are progressing and they will keep…Guardian Football · 30 Sept, 18:11
• Questions over Wales form not unfair - BellamyHead coach Craig Bellamy accepts that questions will be asked over Wales' form as they prepare for Thursday's Nations League meeting with Norway in Cardiff.BBC Sport · 30 Sept, 16:35

In this story: Wales · Norway · Craig Bellamy · Neco Williams · Daniel James · Erling Haaland · Cardiff · Denmark

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