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Gallery: All the best images from Wales v Turkey

06 Sep 2024 1 minute read

Wales’ Sorba Thomas caught offside during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Cred

The Cardiff City Stadium came alive for Craig Bellamy’s first game as Wales boss, which began with a 0-0 Nations League draw against 10-man Turkey in Cardiff.

New boss Bellamy did not get the victory he would have craved at kick-off but it was an incredibly positive performance from Wales against opponents who reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 this summer.

Wales’ task was made slightly easier by the 62nd-minute dismissal of Baris Alper Yilmaz, banished for treading on Neco Williams’ foot after unnecessarily confronting Joe Rodon before the break to merit a first yellow card.

But still a Wales winner would not come on a night when Sorba Thomas saw his effort wiped out for offside and Aaron Ramsey and Joe Rodon passed up clear-cut opportunities.

Wales v Turkey – UEFA Nations League – Group H – Cardiff City Stadium

Turkey’s Baris Alper Yılmaz and Wales’ Ethan Ampadu during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales and Turkey scarves for sale ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Fans and a merchandise stall ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales fans pay tribute to Sol Bamba ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy after the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy with Brennan Johnson after the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Kieffer Moore with a bandage on his head after receiving treatment for an injury during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Turkey’s Caglar Soyuncu collides with the face of Wales’ Kieffer Moore during a challenge during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Ben Davies receives an armband from Aaron Ramsey during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Sorba Thomas and Turkey’s Arda Guler (right) during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Referee Rohit Saggi shows a red card to Turkey’s Baris Alper Yılmaz during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Turkey’s Baris Alper Yilmaz shown a red card during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy speaks to Ethan Ampadu during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Harry Wilson shoots during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy. Photo David Davies/PA Wire.

Wales’ Joe Rodon (right) attempts a shot on goal during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Referee Rohit Saggi speaks to Wales’ Aaron Ramsey and Ethan Ampadu during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Brennan Johnson and Turkey’s Abdulkerim Bardakci square up as Turkey’s Kenan Yildiz is shown a yellow card during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Ethan Ampadu challenges Turkey’s Ismail Yuksek during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Sorba Thomas fouled by Turkey’s Kaan Ayhan during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Sorba Thomas caught offside during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy after the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Credit: David Davies/PA Wire

Wales’ Ben Davies (left) and Turkey’s Ismail Yuksek battle for the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Referee Rohit Saggi and Wales’ Aaron Ramsey during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Brennan Johnson and Turkey’s Mert Muldur (left) battle for the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Turkey’s Orkun Kokcu (left) and Wales’ Aaron Ramsey battle for the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Ethan Ampadu (left) and Turkey’s Arda Guler battle for the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Joe Rodon attempts a shot on goal during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Wales’ Neco Williams and Turkey’s Baris Alper Yılmaz during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Brennan Johnson (left) and Turkey’s Mert Muldur battle for the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy (second left) ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales’ Connor Roberts during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Image: David Davies/PA Wire

Wales manager Craig Bellamy gestures on the touchline during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy and Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella during the UEFA Nations League Group H match at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 6, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

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