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Mixed Wales ratings as defensive errors costly in Norway defeat

Here's how the Wales players rated during the defeat to Norway

Ben Davies of Wales and Oscar Bobb of Norway battle for the ball (Image: Getty)

Wales' hopes of staying in the top flight of UEFA Nations League took a huge blow in Oslo on Saturday night.

Goals from Antonia Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup put the hosts in control after half-time, before David Brooks pulled one back shortly after coming off the bench.

However, an Erling Haaland penalty made sure of the points late on, with Wales now hoping they can become one of the best fourth-placed sides in League A in order to secure a play-off.

Here's how the players rated on the day.

Karl Darlow 6

Couple of decent saves and a couple of decent punches. Not a flawless performance, but little to take too much issue with,

Neco Williams 7

Played an important role at both ends of the pitch. Forced off with an injury that Bellamy will hope isn't too serious.

Joe Rodon 7

Made some really important defensive contributions on his return to the side. Unlucky to see his clearance go straight to Nusa for Norway's first, though.

Ben Davies 6

Really good again for much of the first half, but his sloppiness played his side into trouble for the penalty. Shame as for long periods he like he would keep Haaland quiet once again.

Jay DaSilva 6

Played a couple of clever passes in behind, including one to tee up Johnson early in the second half. Was slightly overrun a little in defence at times, though.

Harry Wilson 7 - STAR MAN

Was arguably responsible for all of the most promising chances. Played a number of key passes, including one for Brooks to score.

Ethan Ampadu 6

Made several important interventions to break up some promising Norway moves, but that early yellow card perhaps tempered the intensity of his performance a little.

Liam Cullen 6

Competed well in the middle and in his own box. Also looked after possession pretty well. Just didn't quite have enough of an attacking spark. Subbed.

Daniel James 7

Might feel he should have scored in the first half having had three promising opportunities. Shrugged off a bit too easily for Norway's first but was still a lively performance. Subbed.

Brennan Johnson 6

Didn't make the most of some bright moments on his 50th cap. Nearly created a goal for Wilson after just a few minutes, before lashing two efforts of his own wide of the post in the second half.

Lewis Koumas 5

Pressed reasonably well, but was sloppy in possession on occasion and largely laboured to trouble the Norwegian defence. Subbed. Subs

Mark Harris (on for Koumas 64) - Bright for a minute or two, but ultimately offered fairly little - 5

David Brooks (on for Williams 72) - Scored a brilliant goal and added some energy up front - 7

Rubin Colwill (on for Cullen 72) - Showed some promising moments and added some drive up front - 7

Connor Roberts (on for James 72) - Can have few complaints with penalty decision - 4

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