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International Roundup: Late Fightback Fails to Save Wales as Gudmundsson Hands Iceland Victory

Wales suffered a minor setback in their pursuit of Euro 2020 qualification as an own-goal from Tom Lawrence and a clinical Ivan Perisic finish secured a 2-1 win for Croatia.

Wideman David Brooks' hopeful effort in the closing stages deflected in off the head of an opponent to give Ryan Giggs' men hope, but their late resurgence ultimately proved fruitless.

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Croatia hold on to their lead here in Osijek and confirm the first defeat for #Wales in the #EuropeanQualifiers. #TheRedWall #YWalGoch pic.