Wales manager Craig Bellamy came face-to-face with Bosnia star Edin Dzeko towards the end of Thursday's World Cup play-off in Cardiff. The two were going head-to-head for a spot in Tuesday's World Cup play-off final against Italy, with the game having gone to extra time and penalties.


The home side took the lead in emphatic fashion when Dan James let rip from the best part of 25 yards out, with the thunderous strike no match for Nikola Vasilj in the Bosnian goal. It felt like a matter of time before a second Wales goal arrived, with Bellamy's side continuing to knock on the door.


Unfortunately for the World Cup hopefuls, it didn't arrive. Instead, the second goal of the game was a Bosnian one, with none other than ex-Manchester City star Dzeko heading home from close range. Dzeko, now into his forties, found half a yard in the penalty area to net the leveller.


That was how the match stayed up until the 90th minute, as well as an extra 30 minutes in extra time, but it was on the sidelines where tensions boiled over. After a Bosnia player had gone down injured under a soft challenge, Bellamy and several of the Welsh coaches reacted angrily, much to the dislike of the opposition bench.


MORE TO FOLLOW


We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.


For the latest news and breaking news visit: http://express.co.uk/sport/football. Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.


Follow us on Twitter @‌dexpress_sport - the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account - providing real news in real time.


We're also on Facebook @‌dailyexpresssport - offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk.

Read more
Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha oath on April 10; NDA to decide cabinet
Khelja
256 illegal occupants identified along Tawi river in Jammu, 328 kanals of land encroached: Govt
Newspoint
Elderly Woman Robbed of Jewelry in Broad Daylight in Jabalpur
Newspoint
Understanding Women's Habits According to Chanakya's Wisdom
Newspoint
What Makes Akshay Kumar Fall for Twinkle Khanna Every Day? A Sweet Maldives Memory!
Newspoint
What Surprising Secret Did Karisma Kapoor Reveal About Neetu Singh's Wedding?
Newspoint
Tragic Bus Accident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh Claims Lives
Newspoint
April 2026 OTT Line-Up: Assi, O'Romeo, Stranger Things Tales From '85 & 7 More Films & Web Shows To Bookmark
Newspoint
UP Board Exam Results 2026: Key Updates and Important Dates
Newspoint
'To my colleagues in AAP, picture abhi baaki hai': Raghav Chadha on Punjab agenda row
Newspoint