Quote Originally Posted by surge View Post
It wasn't just a bit late, it was late and the opposition player must have known Ampadu would hit the deck. Ampadu's challenge could be a positive moment in the long run and while it was a risk in reacting, if Wales had drawn rather than lost then Ampadu's challenge would be seen in more positive light, it was a risk worth taking on the night just as long as he keeps on the "won't be bullied" side of things rather than "can be wound up" side.
Problem is, that challenge in itself made it less likely Wales would get a result.

Wasted significant time and gave Denmark the ball.

Naive.