Wales head coach Craig Bellamy experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during a dramatic match against North Macedonia, where his team secured a last-minute equalizer in a chaotic finish. Known for his fiery playing days, Bellamy was initially dubbed "Mr Calm" by captain Ben Davies after delivering a composed half-time speech during a frustrating first half against Kazakhstan. However, the events in Skopje transformed his demeanor when David Brooks scored an injury-time goal, prompting an ecstatic reaction from the coach.

Reflecting on the match, Bellamy expressed a mix of shock and frustration. Despite Wales dominating the game for the majority of the 90 minutes, they found themselves trailing after a mistake led to a goal for North Macedonia. The late equalizer, while salvaging a point, left Bellamy feeling disappointed as he believed Wales deserved to secure all three points based on their performance.

In his eighth game in charge, Bellamy has yet to lose, with a record of four wins and four draws that have led to Nations League promotion and a solid start in World Cup qualifying. Still, he acknowledged the need for improvement, emphasizing that while they managed to equalize, it was a missed opportunity to capitalize on their dominance in the game.

As Wales currently sits second in Group J, trailing North Macedonia on goal difference, Bellamy remains focused on the challenges ahead, particularly with top-seeded Belgium yet to play. He knows that while they celebrated the late goal, the team must learn from the match and convert their chances into victories moving forward. The upcoming fixtures will be crucial for Wales as they aim for a successful qualification campaign.