International Bluebirds | September Round-Up

Aaron Ramsey
Find out how our Bluebirds got on during the recent international break...
Aaron Ramsey
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City midfielder Aaron Ramsey was involved in both of Wales' matches in this international window as Craig Bellamy's side made a positive start to their UEFA Nations League campaign.

The side claimed a goalless draw at home to Turkey, before a 2-1 victory away in Montenegro. 

Ramsey started the first fixture, before coming on as a substitute in the second, while Rubin Colwill was an unused replacement in both matches.

Wales results: UEFA Nations League

Wales 0-0 Turkey

Montenegro 1-2 Wales

Jesper Daland
jesper selected by Norway

Having recently joined the Bluebirds from Cercle Brugge K.S.V, centre-back Jesper Daland was called up by Norway for the first time.

The City defender was not involved in their matchday squads, as the side recorded a goalless draw against Kazakhstan and an impressive 2-1 win over Austria. 

Norway results: UEFA Nations League

Kazakhstan 0-0 Norway

Norway 2-1 Austria

Callum O'Dowda and Callum Robinson
Robinson and O'Dowda involved with Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland played their new fixtures under new boss Heimir Hallgrímsson during the international break.

Callum Robinson and Callum O’Dowda were both included in the squad and were unused substitutes in a defeat to England.

A 2-0 loss to Greece followed for the side, in which Robinson came on as a second half substitute.

Republic of Ireland results: UEFA Nations League

Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

Republic of Ireland 0-2 Greece

Manolis Siopis
Sio representS Greece

Manolis Siopis was included by Greece for the start of their UEFA Nations League this month. 

Their campaign began with a commanding 3-0 win over Finland, in which Sio came on as a second half substitute.

The City midfielder started in their second match against the Republic of Ireland, which ended in a 2-0 victory.

Greece results: UEFA Nations League

Greece 3-0 Finland

Republic of Ireland 0-2 Greece

Ethan Horvath
Ethan Selected by USa

The United States of America played two friendlies this month, with City shot-stopper Ethan Horvath included in their squad.

The goalkeeper was an unused substitute in their 2-1 defeat to Canada, as well as in their 1-1 draw against New Zealand.

USA results: Friendlies

USA 1-2 Canada

USA 1-1 New Zealand

Jamilu Collins
JC included by Nigeria

Nigeria got their qualification campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations underway this month, with Jamilu Collins called-up.

The Super Eagles claimed a 3-0 win over Benin, before a goalless draw against Rwanda, but JC was not included in their matchday squads.

Nigeria results: Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Nigeria 3-0 Benin

Rwanda 0-0 Nigeria

Luey Giles
Young Bluebirds gain further experience

This international window provided invaluable experience for our young Bluebirds.

At U21 level, Joel Colwill, Tom Davies, Cian Ashford, Luey Giles and Eli King were all selected, as the side claimed a vital 2-1 win over Iceland in Euro U21 qualifying.

There were also call-ups for the U19s squad for Cody Twose, Trey George and Dakarai Mafico, who claimed a 2-2 draw against Turmenistan and a 3-0 win against Azerbaijan, both in friendly matches.

Involved with Wales’ U18s were Jac Thomas, Jake Davies and Ronan Kpakio, who recorded a 3-2 win over Slovakia, a goalless draw against Czechia and a 2-1 defeat to Turkey in the Jezek Cup.

Hayden Allmark and Noah Williams featured for the U17s, who claimed a 5-0 friendly win over Gibraltar, before falling to a 2-1 defeat against Qatar.

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