Wales must be better after Romania woe - Bellamy
Wales must be better after Romania woe - BellamyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Craig Bellamy has overseen 20 matches since taking charge of Wales in the summer of 2024ByIan MitchelmoreBBC Sport Wales, AtStadionul Steaua, BucharestPublished33 minutes ago2 CommentsCraig Bellamy says his Wales side have to be better after they were beaten 2-1 by Romania in Bucharest.Florinel Coman and Adrian Rus netted either side of David Brooks' 63rd-minute goal at Stadionul Steaua to earn Gheorghe Hagi his first victory since being appointed as Romania boss in April.Bellamy could not hide his disappointment after Wales' record of failing to win an away friendly since 2008 continued."Disappointing," Bellamy said in his post-match press conference."There were some good bits, but there were some negatives as well. We need to be better."He added: "I felt we didn't create the opportunity enough to get into the final third and create consistent chances."We had one or two exceptional chances of course, but we were in too much build-up deep, and that's not what we look for."We want to break lines and be attacking the defence on a regular basis."I just thought we were slow moving the ball at times which didn't help us, so I'm disappointed."Romania 2-1 Wales: Reaction after Rus heads hosts to victoryTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Highlights: Romania 2-1 WalesWales had 57% of possession in Bucharest and managed nine shots on target.But the likes of Ethan Ampadu, Brennan Johnson and substitute Lewis Koumas were guilty of spurning chances.Defeat means Wales are without a win in four matches in 2026, with their stunning 7-1 triumph over North Macedonia in November the last time Bellamy's men tasted success.His side return to action in Nations League A - where they face Portugal, Denmark and Norway - later this year.Wales goalscorer...المصدر: BBC Sport | Source: BBC Sport
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