Craig Bellamy Secures First Victory As Wales Head Coach In Dramatic Nations League Clash.
Craig Bellamy earned his first win as Wales head coach in a thrilling Nations League encounter against Montenegro, played under torrential rain in Niksic. Despite the atrocious conditions, Wales came out on top with a 2-1 victory in a breathless contest.
Wales made a blistering start, with Kieffer Moore opening the scoring just 37 seconds into the match with an instinctive finish. Two minutes later, Harry Wilson doubled the lead, netting a sensational 25-yard strike to put the visitors in command.
As the rain continued to pour, the pitch became increasingly waterlogged, turning the match into a chaotic but entertaining affair. Montenegro captain Stevan Jovetic nearly stunned the crowd with a long-range effort from his own half that struck the bar, while Driton Camaj was denied by a crucial goal-line block from Ben Davies.
In the second half, Moore missed a glorious chance to extend Wales’ lead, firing over from close range. Montenegro then came close to scoring when Vladimir Jovovic hit the post. Their persistence finally paid off in the 73rd minute when Camaj tapped in to give the hosts a lifeline.
Despite a nervy ending, with the pitch and the quality of play deteriorating, Bellamy’s Wales held firm to secure the three points. The result leaves Wales with four points from their first two matches in Group B4, level with Turkey at the top of the standings.
