“It’s quite simply the greatest night in Welsh football history, the best result in Welsh football history but more impressively, it was the best performance”.
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The Welsh team beat Belgium (3-1) in one of the best games in the tournament securing a place in the semifinals.
Ramsey covered his face with the front of his red Wales shirt, understanding right away the outcome of his action – he won’t be playing against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.
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As if reaching a first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup was not enough, they finishing top of Group B ahead of neighbours England, won an all-British last-16 clash with Northern Ireland and then made history on Friday.
“We are so excited to be here”.
“We have played Belgium a few times in the last few years so we know how to play against them”, said Hal Robson-Kanu, who put Wales 2-1 up with a sublime turn and finish in the box. “You have got to dare to dream”.
Wales captain Ashley Williams showed his timeless leadership qualities as he sent home a significant equaliser that ultimately brought Wales back into the quarter-final.
Robson-Kanu suggested Euro 2016 has not seen the last of Ramsey.
Both players picked up their second cautions of the tournament against Belgium and midfielder Ramsey, in particular, will be a huge loss to Wales. “I can’t explain why we kept dropping back”. “It’s a good feeling”.
Having netted three times, Gareth Bale has stole the headlines but the Arsenal man has played such a big role in helping Chris Coleman’s side reach this stage with some truly tireless midfield displays.
Welsh star Gareth Bale and his teammates raised their arms and clapped slowly, exchanging salutes with thousands of fans that built to a crescendo.
“It is about this team showing what we are capable of doing and getting to the final”.
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots’ future is in doubt following the defeat to Wales, with the 47-year-old refusing to say after the game if he will remain in the job or not.
And Newport-born centre-back James Collins could come in for Ben Davies, who is also suspended, in the heart of the Wales defence.
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Belgium almost kicked off the scoring in the sixth minute, when Romelu, Thomas Meunier and Hazard all squandered chances at point-blank range. When the ball was crossed to the far post, Romelu Lukaku missed the ball from close range with the Wales goal unguarded.
