Baku (Azerbaijan)/Copenhagen June 12: With his head wrapped in bandages the same colour as his red shirt, Keiffer Moore nodded in an equalizer to give Wales a 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Saturday at the European Championship.
The goal off a cross from Joe Morrell in the 74th minute hinted that Wales could again be a surprise contender at Euro 2020, like it was five years ago when the team reached the Euro 2016 semifinals.
For Moore, it was the biggest step so far in a long journey to soccer’s elite after starting in the non-league system in southwest England.
He nearly gave Wales a lead with a looping header which Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer stretched to push over the bar, but he was hurt in a clash on the resulting corner.
Moore left the field bleeding and returned in bandages, but was largely cut out of the game as Wales defended deeper in the first half.
Switzerland dominated possession but wasted numerous chances before Breel Embolo scored the opening goal in the 49th minute.
First he won a corner when his shot was pushed wide after a solo run, then rose above his marker to head in a cross from Xherdan Shaqiri.
The Swiss pushed for a winning goal after Moore’s header and thought they had one when Mario Gavranovic put the ball in the net, but it was ruled offside on video review.
Italy leads Group A with three points after its 3-0 win over Turkey on Friday. Wales and Switzerland have one point each.
Match suspended after Eriksen collapses on field
Denmark’s match against Finland at the European Championship has been suspended.
The match was stopped after Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field.
Eriksen was taken off on a stretcher after needing medical attention for about 10 minutes.
Eriksen collapsed untouched near the end of the first half and was immediately surrounded by medical personnel. His teammates then formed a shielding wall around him.
The Finland players huddled by their bench and eventually walked off the field while Eriksen was still getting treatment. Eriksen was carried off to a loud ovation.
Eriksen was given chest compressions after collapsing on the field. (AP)
