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Wales’ hopes of securing a Fifa Under-20 World Cup play-off place were ended after a 3-0 defeat by Denmark in the Uefa Men’s Under-19 Championship.<\/b><\/p>\n
Chris Gunter’s side exited the tournament after losing all three of their Group A matches and failing to score a goal.<\/p>\n
Denmark now progress to a play-off against the third-placed team from Group B at Bangor’s Nantporth Stadium on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The winner of that game will secure a place in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Under-20 World Cup.<\/p>\n
Wales and Denmark entered Saturday’s final Group A fixture at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground without a point, having already suffered defeats to Spain and Germany. <\/p>\n
Those results had confirmed Spain and Germany as the group’s top two sides, securing both semi-final places and automatic qualification for next year’s Under-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n
After a closely contested opening 20 minutes, Denmark broke the deadlock when captain Ollti Hyseni curled a superb effort into the net from 20 yards, leaving goalkeeper Logan Stretch with no chance.<\/p>\n
Denmark continued to threaten, with Alfred Gethler striking the crossbar from long range before the interval.<\/p>\n
The visitors doubled their advantage just four minutes into the second half when Hjallte Larke’s free-kick found the net.<\/p>\n
Hyseni’s second goal – a fine individual effort – sealed a comfortable win for Denmark.<\/p>\n
Wales finished with 10-men after Cardiff City’s Jac Thomas received a second yellow card with a minute remaining for a foul on Julius Lucena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n