Wales secured one of the most famous wins in their history, as they came back from a goal down to beat Belgium 3-1 and book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
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Wales captain Ashley Williams had dragged his team back into the game in the 30th when he stooped to head in a corner, after midfielder Radja Nainggolan had given Belgium the lead with a rising right-foot shot from 25 metres.
“If you work hard enough and you’re not afraid to dream then you’re not afraid to fail”, Coleman said.
“This is uncharted territory for us, we have never been here before, but all I can do is keep reminding the players never to forget where they came from and what we had to do to get here”.
It was a result made all the more impressive by the fact that this was Wales’ first appearance in a leading global event since they were beaten by eventual champions Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 1958 World Cup in Sweden.
Its statement read: “After consultation between the federal president and the chairman, we have decided not to make any hasty decisions, but to take a few weeks working on a thorough evaluation of the national team’s performance. He’s been one of the best players of the tournament”, Coleman said.
‘Wales had more chances than us and were more risky. “I think we surprised Belgium”.
Wales were already the only surviving home nation, having outlasted England and eliminating Northern Ireland in the last 16.
We all continue our journey together…
“I’m really gutted. But I’m confident in the players we have to step in and get us to the final”.
“I think we’re coming into Switzerland and then coming across by train but I don’t care how long it takes just as long as I can get there”.
Wales captain Williams, who had recovered from a shoulder injury to make the starting lineup, found himself unmarked to head down and past Courtois for the first goal the Belgium keeper had conceded since their opening defeat by Italy. “It’s our time and we look forward to the semi-final”.
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“It was disappointing to go 1-0 down but we kept to our game plan”.
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