Taking charge of his first game in senior management, Bellamy would have been encouraged to see his side create a couple of early chances against the Euro 2024 quarter-finalists.
Wales skipper Aaron Ramsey headed wide in the opening exchanges before defender Joe Rodon lifted the ball over the bar from Sorba Thomas’ clipped cross.
The hosts briefly thought their hard work had paid off when Thomas calmly lifted the ball over the onrushing Mert Günok, only to see his effort ruled out by the assistant’s offside flag.
Wales were ultimately undeterred by their failure to find the breakthrough before the break, and continued to carry the greater threat following Bellamy’s maiden half-time team talk.
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Brennan Johnson spurned the half’s first meaningful opportunity, guiding the ball wide from Harry Wilson’s low pass.
The Fulham winger then sent his own effort agonisingly wide as the hosts continued to pile the pressure on Vincenzo Montella’s side. As the games drifted past the hour mark, Turkey’s task became much tougher when Barış Yılmaz was shown a second yellow card for a mistimed challenge on Neco Williams.
Despite being reduced to ten men, Turkey threatened to snatch all three points through defender Abdülkerim Bardakcı, whose late header forced Danny Ward to make an important stop.
The visitors quickly retreated to protect Günok’s goal and hold on to a useful point, ensuring they have something to build upon in Monday’s clash with Iceland.
As for the hosts, they will attempt to end a seven-game winless run in the Nations League when they travel to Montenegro on matchday two.
Flashscore Man of the Match: Sorba Thomas (Wales)
