Portugal 1-0 Wales: Craig Bellamy wants more from his side after narrow Portugal loss
Portugal defeated Wales 1-0 in their Nations League opener thanks to a Joao Felix strike. Despite the loss, Wales manager Craig Bellamy praised his injury-depleted squad's resilience and effort throughout the match.
Why it matters
The match highlights the tactical challenges faced by international football teams dealing with significant player absences in high-stakes tournaments.
Figure caption, Highlights: Watch as Portugal beat Wales in Nations League opener
Wales earned plaudits but Craig Bellamy wants more from his side, after admitting they were forced to suffer in their narrow 1-0 defeat in Portugal.
Joao Felix's deflected strike proved enough to earn victory in Lisbon for the hosts, who also saw Cristiano Ronaldo's effort ruled out by VAR.
It was a winning start to the Nations League title defence for Portugal and for new manager Jorge Jesus.
Despite being under pressure for long spells in Lisbon, Bellamy's injury-hit side ended strongly as Brennan Johnson and Lewis Koumas both went close to snatching a draw.
"It was a difficult game for us. We had to suffer a lot," said Bellamy.
"I think that's the longest we've been in a game without the ball.
"We could have done more with the ball but I'm beyond proud as well.
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