AARHUS, Sept 10, 2018 (News Wires) - Christian Eriksen scored twice in a 2-0 victory over Wales in the Nations League as Denmark's first-team players returned after boycotting a midweek friendly over a contract dispute. The Tottenham midfielder put the Danes ahead with just over half an hour gone in Aarhus. Eriksen then added a second on 63 minutes from the penalty spot after Ethan Ampadu handled. Age Hareide's Denmark go top of a group that also includes the Republic of Ireland, who were routed 4-1 by Wales in their opening game on Thursday. Danish preparations were hit by a standoff between their players' union and the country's football association (DBU) over commercial rights. The issue led to Denmark fielding a side comprised of lower-league and futsal players in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Slovakia, but both parties reached a one-match truce to ensure a full-strength squad would face Wales. "I think no matter how the week developed I think this is what we wanted," said Eriksen, with both the players and DBU hoping to reach a new agreement ahead of next month's game with Ireland.
