Nations League: Luis Gayà’s last goal denies Germany’s victory, Wales claims a small victory



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Germany was denied a small victory after conceding a late goal against Spain in a Nations League opener in Group A.

Timo Werner opened the scoring for Germany before José Luis Gayà saved a point for Spain in the 95th minute.

Germany had some ball possession in the early exchange of the match and created some good opportunities. Kroos threw the ball forward for Kehrer, but his header was well stopped by De Gea, who stopped behind for a corner.

Spain responded, it was close to taking the lead, when Trapp ran out of his goal and Rodrigo passed him, but the goalkeeper recovered well to clear. Then Germany came back up the other end and Sane played through Draxler, forcing a save from De Gea. Corner for Germany.

Germany took the lead through Chelsea’s new forward Timo Werner. The left-back Gosens, who has made a good debut, cut the ball in the area towards Werner. The forward then worked the ball into his right foot to gain some space with Ramos trying to close it and fired a low shot to the bottom corner. De Gea had no chance!

In injury time, Spain got the tie through José Luis Gayà. Man City’s new kid Ferran Torres lifted a beautiful cross, Rodrigo nodded towards the goal and Gaya was there to deliver it.

See match statistics: Germany 1-1 Spain

Finland 0-1 Wales

On the other hand, Wales scored maximum points after a 1-0 win over Finland thanks to Moore’s goal in the second half.

It was Davies to James to Moore and the ball was in the back of the net. A beautiful slide-rule pass down the left sent Manchester United winger away and his low ball in the six-yard box was horrible to defend. Moore was right in the place to pass Hradecky, and Wales had an advantage out of nowhere.

It was a hard-fought victory for Wales, far from being a match for the purists, but three big points on the road for Wales in their first Nations League game.

With Ireland and Bulgaria tied in the other game, Ryan Giggs’ team shoots up to the top of their group. A good night’s work in Helsinki.

See match details: Finland 0-1 Wales



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