First home defeat for Bellamy

Much-changed Wales edged out in friendly

- By PHIL BLANCHE

WALES lost at home for the first time under Craig Bellamy as Canada claimed a 1-0 friendly victory in Swansea.

Recent Rangers signing Derek Cornelius planted a free-kick from 25 yards past home goalkeeper Adam Davies just before the interval and Canada were well worth the win.

In reality, it was anything but a friendly as English referee Robert Jones brandished eight yellow cards, with both sides guilty of overstepping the mark at times.

Bellamy had entered the contest with a winning record of 54.5 per cent - the best percentage of any permanent Welsh manager - from his 11 games in charge.

The only loss had come in a World Cup tie in Belgium, but Wales could count themselves fortunate not to suffer a heavier defeat as Canada hit the woodwork twice and spurned several other scoring opportunities.