Bellamy ends goal drought in Wales win

Craig Bellamy returned to the Danish capital to secure a 1-0 victory for Wales - 10 years after his first goal for his country also produced a famous win in Copenhagen.

This time Bellamy netted his 16th for his country and took his tally ahead of the legendary John Charles, and the Wales skipper is now equal fifth top scorer in his country's history alongside Mark Hughes and Cliff Jones.

This was the night 17-year-old Aaron Ramsey was to be the centre of attention, and the Arsenal youngster certainly did well on his international debut. But it was Bellamy, the oldest Welshman on the pitch, who eventually stole the show.

He had missed a couple of golden opportunities in the first half, but a fine run and drive secured victory as he led his side of young stars to victory.

Ramsey, as expected, won his first full Wales cap in the Brondby stadium as manager John Toshack made five changes from the side that lost to Germany in a World Cup qualifier.

All Welsh eyes were on the former Cardiff man, the boy who could well carry the fans' dreams for a decade. And he fitted calmly into midfield, with confidence and balance on the ball.

Denmark created the first chance when Morten Nordstand shinned a shot wide from Michael Krohn-Dehli's cross.

But from then on Wales had a string of decent first-half opportunities. After eight minutes Gareth Bale fed Ched Evans, who saw his drive deflected wide off Thomas Rasmussen.

Denmark made more headway late on, but after 77 minutes Bellamy produced a fine goal to give Wales the lead. He cruised in from 40 yards out and motored on before drilling a fine, low drive from the edge of the box low into the bottom corner.

In injury time, Boaz Myhill produced an outstanding save to touch away a close-range effort from Martin Vingaard. Then Soren Larsen headed against the bar a minute later as Wales desperately held on.