Wales put six past Montenegro in stunning Nations League win

Gareth Bale scores hat-trick as Wales thrash Montenegro 6-0 in Cardiff to boost their hopes of reaching the Nations League semi-finals

Wales produced a stunning performance to thrash Montenegro 6-0 in the Nations League on Saturday, with Gareth Bale scoring a hat-trick.

The victory moves Wales to second in Group B4, level on points with leaders Finland, who they host on Tuesday.

Bale opened the scoring in the 10th minute, before doubling his tally with a penalty 10 minutes later.

More goals followed for Wales

Kieffer Moore made it 3-0 in the 39th minute, before Bale completed his hat-trick with a fine strike in the 51st minute.

Connor Roberts added the fifth in the 79th minute, before Brennan Johnson completed the scoring in the 90th minute.

Bale hailed his team's performance

Bale hailed his team's performance after the match, saying: "It was a great performance from the boys.

"We started well and got the early goal, which settled us down.

"We then played some really good football and created a lot of chances.

'We're in a good position now'

"We're in a good position now and we'll be looking to finish the job against Finland on Tuesday."

Wales will be hoping to beat Finland on Tuesday to reach the Nations League semi-finals for the first time.

The semi-finals will be held in June 2023, with the final taking place on June 18.