. . . qualifying campaign gets off on losing note
Wales’ 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign started on a losing note as Belgium won 2-0 in Cardiff.
Ashley Williams featured for the full 90 minutes as Coleman’s side conceded in each half following strikes from Manchester City’s Vincent Kompany and Spurs’ Jan Vertonghen.
It proved an uphill battle for Wales after West Ham centre-back James Collins was dismissed after 25 minutes for a dangerous tackle.
Swans youngsters Jazz Richards and Ben Davies were among the unused substitutes for Wales, who visit Serbia in their next qualifier on Tuesday.