Wales lose to Denmark, Portugal win without Ronaldo, Haaland limps off: Nations League – as it happened

A howler from Ward cost Wales against Denmark while a Portugal side without Ronaldo got the job done against Norway, who saw Haaland limp off. Five minutes before it all kicks off. Here are some quick stats and facts: Greece’s 1-0 win in the reverse fixture was their first victory over Germany in 11 meetings. Dimitris Kourbelis scored the only goal. Greece lead the group on seven points from three games; Germany are third on four. Germany arrive after a 2-0 win over Serbia, their first victory under Jürgen Klopp. The Netherlands won 2-1 in Belgrade last month, with Mexx Meerdink scoring twice, including the winner.

Meerdink’s brace came on his first international start, in only his second senior appearance for the Netherlands. Serbia have lost all three group games so far, while the Netherlands are unbeaten after a win and two draws. Portugal have won all three group games and lead Group A4 on nine points. The sides have already met once in this Nations League: Portugal won 2-1 in Oslo, with João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos scoring. Norway’s Erling Haaland has scored three goals in the group so far. Denmark beat Wales 2-0 in Copenhagen last month, with Ben Davies turning in Mikkel Damsgaard’s cross before Gustav Isaksen scored. Wales bounced…