Eriksen scored twice to help Denmark defeat Wales

Goal: Eriksen 32', 63 pen'.

Denmark fielded their strongest squad, with stars like Christian Eriksen, Pione Sisto and Kasper Schmeichel in their opening match of Nations League Group B4. However, the team that reached the 1/8 round of the 2018 World Cup will not easily bully the visitors Wales. Ryan Giggs and his team are in high spirits, after a 4-1 win over Ireland a few days ago, and are ready to play an open game right in Copenhagen.

The post-match statistics showed a level playing field. Denmark had 52% possession and 16 shots, two more than Wales. However, the home side were more efficient, with Eriksen the highlight.

In the 32nd minute, Tottenham's conductor received the ball at the 16m50 line, from a cross from the right wing. He controlled the ball for a moment, then turned and kicked the ball into the far corner, opening the score.

Thirty minutes later, Wales' Ethan Ampadu handled the ball in the box after a cross from substitute Viktor Fischer. The referee pointed to the penalty spot. Eriksen was given the task and he made no mistake, scoring the second goal.

Eriksen's brilliant form helps him getBBCwas named man of the match. The news agency commented: "Denmark were in turmoil and under pressure ahead of their game against Wales, as the country's football federation clashed with players over image rights. They lost 3-0 to Slovakia after fielding a semi-professional squad. However, the players gave in and Eriksen's arrival had a surprising effect. In his last 18 appearances for Denmark, he has scored 15 goals and provided five assists."

Denmark won 2-0 until the last minute. With three points, they replaced Wales to hold the top spot in Group B4. As for Wales, they still have a lot of work to do, especially in how to use Gareth Bale. The Real Madrid star had his range of activities limited on the night of September 9 because he was placed at the top of the attack.