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EURO 2016: Wales beat Belgium 3-1 to reach historic semi-finals

By Allsports.com.gh
Sports News EURO 2016: Wales beat Belgium 3-1 to reach historic semi-finals
JUL 1, 2016 LISTEN

Wales handed Belgium a shocking 3-1 defeat at the quarter finals of the 2016 UEFA European Championship to match on to the last four for the very first time in their football history.

Nainggolan's early goal from long range for Belgium was cancelled by Ashley Williams with a powerful headers when he stepped up as the skipper  of his side to get them back into the game, before Robson-Kanu's sublime goal shot Wales into the lead for the first time in game.

Wales outplayed Belgium in the first half, with Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Robson-Kanu creating much problems for the jittery Belgium defence who were missing the services of Jan Vertonghen and Thomas Vermaelen.

Back from recess, Belgium came into the game and threw more men up front, but the Wales defence men managed to foil all the attacking threats from their opponent. Ashley Williams combined effectively with Ben Davies at the centre-back position.

And just as Belgium were trying harder to get the equaliser, Wales caught them off-guard and put the game beyond their reach, as Vokes, who cam on to replace Robson-Kanu scored the third goal in the late minute.

Wales will face Portugal in the semi-finals of the UEFA EURO 2016 tournament happening in France.

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