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Wales have beaten Norway 2-1 in Cardiff in the Nations League. The result gave Wales their first win since November last year.

It was also their first win in League A, the top tier of the Nations League.

Neco Williams scored the free kick that sealed the win. Erling Haaland started for Norway in Cardiff.

For Haaland, it was his first match since a guilty verdict against his Manchester City side was announced on Tuesday.

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Erling Haaland started for Norway in Cardiff in his first match since a guilty verdict concerning Manchester City was announced on Tuesday.
Wales beat Norway 2-1 in the Nations League, with Neco Williams scoring the winning free kick.

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This short sports item focused on the result and its significance for Wales, noting their first win since November and first in League A. It also flagged Erling Haaland's start for Norway after a guilty verdict involving Manchester City, before moving to the weather. The tone was brief and factual, with no match analysis or comment.

Key Quotes:
  • “To football now and Wales have won their first match since November last year with a 2-1 victory over Norway in the Nations League”
  • “Erling Haaland started for Norway in Cardiff in his first match since the guilty verdict against his Manchester City side Was announced on Tuesday”
  • “Neco Williams is free kick sealed the win for Wales It's their first in League A the Nations League's top tier”

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