A disappointing game and result as Wales fell to defeat in Eastern Europe tonight.
Wales were robbed of what limited experience they had as Craig Bellamy was injured - with his club forgetting to inform John Toshack - while Carl Fletcher announced his retirement on the day they were due to fly. Joe Ledley, stripped of Cardiff City's Capataincy last week, still led his country. It's hard to remember the last time Wales had ideal preparation for any game.
Wales team: Wayne Hennessey, Chris Gunter, James Collins, Ashley Williams, Danny Gabbidon, Sam Ricketts, Jack Collison, Joe Ledley (c), Aaron Ramsey, Simon Church, Rob Earnshaw.
Montenegro are ranked 96th but played beyond that - although they were helped by sloppy Welsh defending and a 'homer' of a ref who bizarrely came from neighbouring Serbia.
Earnie had an effort disallowed and Wales had other chances before they fell behind to an unjust penalty awarded against Danny Gabbidon, brilliant to see him back after 18 months out injured. Gabbi's ring rustiness told again as the home side doubled their lead before the interval with the central defender caught out by a through back.
Early after the break, Sam Vokes pulled one back but Wales rarely threatened again from that point and were indebted to a post and poor shooting to prevent a more decisive margin.
Far too early in the season for a friendly like this, isn't it?
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