Wales and Scotland relegated from Women’s Nations League after their respective defeats confirm their fate.
Wales and Scotland both had their likely relegations confirmed while the Republic of Ireland enjoyed a late winner on a dramatic night.
Wales suffered a contentious 1-0 loss to Denmark on the road in Group A4. Pernille Harder’s goal in the 48th minute condemned Rhian Wilkinson’s team to their third loss of the season and bottom place, even though they had realistically needed to win in Odense to avoid being demoted to League B.
If Jess Fishlock’s first-half effort had been given, the outcome would have been different. Her subsequent attempt appeared to cross the line, but the officials did not award it, and Wales lost by a slim margin without VAR.
Wales was on the brink of being relegated from the top division after a 2-1 home loss to Denmark in April. They had a rough start, with defender Mayzee Davies being substituted out after only six minutes. The 18-year-old may not be able to compete in this summer’s European Championship due to a knee ailment.
The Welsh did rebound, and halfway through the half, there was a contentious moment when Fishlock attempted to score but Stine Ballisager cleared after Ceri Holland was denied by Maja Bay Østergaard.
After Amalie Vangsgaard wasted a good chance for Denmark and Harder was stopped twice in short succession, it looked on replays that the ball had crossed the line, but it was still goalless at halftime.
Scotland’s 1-0 loss to Austria at the start of Melissa Andreatta’s coaching career solidified their relegation and left them pointless in their first five games. With goalie Lee Gibson in excellent form, the unimpressive home team was lucky to enter the half level at Hampden Park.