Wales boss Craig Bellamy blasts rival manager and wants rematch after Canada defeat
Wales lost 1-0 on Tuesday to Canada
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Craig Bellamy has demanded a rematch against World Cup qualifying opponents Canada after taking offence to the actions of the Canadian manager.
Wales were handed just their second defeat in 12 matches when Dennis Cornelius thundered in a free kick to break the deadlock.
The defeat was the first one under Bellamy’s reign at home, but he was left with a bitter taste in his mouth after the loss.
Bellamy was unhappy after he saw the former Leeds manager, Jesse Marsch, celebrating in the final minutes of added time and admitted he wanted a rematch at the World Cup, providing they make it there.
Craig Bellamy was not happy with the actions of Jesse Marsch
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He revealed: “I still wanted to win, trust me.
“Honestly, I’m actually not happy because I really hate losing more than I like winning.
“I see him (Marsch) celebrating at the end. I’m thinking, ‘I hope I see you at the World Cup. I hope I see you again.
“But I have to also be gracious. Jesse was shaking his coaches’ hands before the final whistle. I have to get used to that.”
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Bellamy made eight changes to the side that took a 1-0 win over Kazakhstan on Thursday.
Cardiff teenager Ronan Kpakio was handed his first start for his home side, with Joel Colwill and Kai Andrews coming off the bench to earn their first caps for the Welsh national team.
“I don’t do excuses,” Bellamy continued. “I don’t talk about process. I’m in the here and now, I want to win.
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Jesse Marsch was see celebrating before the final whistle
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“But we had debuts, it was Charlie Crew’s first start, and we had one or two fringe players.
“I needed to see the squad and what they picked up with us. Can they play our way? I very impressed with that.
“But that speed of securing balls and seeing pressure, coming up with the ball, some of our boys have never been exposed to that.
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"We need to play top teams because of the speed, the transition, all these moments, the physicality.
“We have to move the ball quicker, we have to make decisions quicker. That’s what I believe top players are able to do and on a consistent basis.”
Wales must not win against Belgium to hope of topping their group
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Wales will be back in action next month when they take on England in a friendly game on October 9, before a massive World Cup qualifier at home.
Bellamy's side must beat Belgium on October 13 to top their group or they risk having to play in the play-offs in March.