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Brennan Johnson Scores For Seventh Consecutive Game As Wales Let Two Goal Lead Slip
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Brennan Johnson scored his seventh goal in seven consecutive games but was overshadowed as Iceland came from 2-0 down to earn a point at home to Wales.
Brennan Johnson Scores Again As Iceland Overturn Two Goal Deficit Against Wales
Iceland secured a miraculous comeback in their UEFA Nations League clash against Wales, as two second half goals left the match in a 2-2 stalemate.
Craig Bellamy’s side got off to a flying start, as Brennan Johnson was quickest to react to Harry Wilson’s effort and tapped the ball home to give Wales the lead.
This was the Tottenham star’s seventh goal in seven consecutive matches, as he continues to establish himself as one of the brightest prospects in Europe on current form.
Just 18 minutes later, Wales doubled their lead through Harry Wilson, as the Fulham winger finished off a move following some superb work from Neco Williams.
Iceland, who were favourites on UK Betting Sites, showed glimpses of promise in the first 45 minutes, with the best chance falling to Jon Dagur who wasted a golden opportunity from close range.
However, the hosts began to turn the tide of the match in the second-half and were rewarded in the 69th minute, as Logi Tommason lashed the ball into the bottom right corner to half the deficit.
Wales were hit with a misery compiler just minutes later, as Danny Ward put the ball into his own net and brought the game level with 25 minutes remaining.
The final chance of the came fell to the hosts, as Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson smashed the ball against the post in the 90th minute.
That was all she wrote at the Laugardalsvollur Stadium and Craig Bellamy’s side will be regretting the chance to earn their second victory in the Nations League.
WATCH: Brennan Johnson Scores Seventh Consecutive Goal
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Wales take on Montenegro in their next Nations League fixture, after winning the reverse fixture 2-1 back in September.
As for Iceland, they will be hoping to show more of their second half performance against Wales as they welcome Turkey on Monday.