Bellamy's side attempted just four shots throughout the contest and only hit the target once, but a stoic defensive performance and a hint of good fortune saw it escape with a point.

Turkiye was limited to long-range efforts for much of the first half despite dominating possession, but it should have gone ahead through Yunus Akgun in the 32nd minute.

Akgun raced clear of the Welsh backline but was foiled when one-on-one by Karl Darlow, who was off his line quickly to make the all-important block.

Turkiye lost talisman Hakan Calhanoglu to an apparent injury at half-time and struggled for fluency in the midfielder's absence, as the Wales backline enjoyed a far more comfortable time.

Its hard work was almost undone at the death when Neco Williams was perhaps harshly penalised for an apparent trip on Enes Unal, but Akturkoglu fluffed his lines from the spot, sending Darlow the wrong way but seeing his kick bounce clear off the upright.

The result leaves Turkiye and Wales first and second in Group B4, with 11 and nine points respectively.

Wales, now unbeaten in five games under Bellamy, could yet overhaul Turkiye to secure automatic promotion, although Iceland's 1-0 victory over Montenegro means it will slip into the relegation play-offs if it loses to Age Hareide's team this week.