""The simple fact is, we wanted to win. We knew our situation with the play-offs. We knew we needed to win, and in the second half, we needed to push," said Bellamy. "With Ben [Davies] going off, we lost our balance, but it's the same; we have to win every game. "I'll review this game, but there's a lot I enjoyed and am proud of. It's of no consolation to the players, but that's me. Let's get the next six points.""
""I have no complaints about the second [penalty]. But the first? What are we supposed to do with our hands?" Bellamy added. "This is not sour grapes, and congratulations to Belgium, but we've conceded four penalties from handballs. "We didn't deserve it at that time. We had to react, but they reacted better in that period.""
Belgium came from behind to beat Wales 4-2 at Cardiff City Stadium, jeopardising Wales' 2026 World Cup qualification chances. Wales took an early lead inside eight minutes, but Kevin De Bruyne equalised from the penalty spot before Thomas Meunier struck a powerful effort shortly after. De Bruyne added a second penalty after the break following another Wales handball. Nathan Broadhead pulled a goal back late, but Leandro Trossard finished a 90th-minute counter-attack to seal the win. Wales have now scored in 12 consecutive World Cup qualifiers. Craig Bellamy questioned the officiating over the handball penalties conceded.
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