Wales 3 Belgium 1: Dragons stun Red Devils to reach Euro 2016 semi-finals

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Chris Coleman's men are through to the Euro 2016 semi-finals after the most famous night in Welsh football history, not only beating Belgium but doing so in style.

Their first major finals since the 1958 World Cup has been a dream, with the principality now looking forward to a semi-final against Portugal.

Wales showed no little skill, spirit and strength in Lille to upset the odds and secure a magnificent 3-1 quarter-final victory against much-fancied Belgium.

Coleman's side started nervously at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy and things looked to be going awry when Radja Nainggolan scored an exceptional early drive, yet they responded manfully and levelled through captain Ashley Williams.

A moment of inspiration from Hal Robson-Kanu, recently released by Reading, put Wales further ahead, with that wondrous technique matched by Sam Vokes' exceptional header that added gloss to a famous win.

Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies will miss Wales' first-ever semi-final at a major tournament through suspension, but this is a night to relish.

Chester got back well to hook clear a De Bruyne cross but was relieved shortly after when beaten in the air by Fellaini, only for the divisive Manchester United midfielder's towering header to fly wide.

Ramsey, so impressive in Lille, received a booking that would see him suspended for the semi-final, but there was little time for self pity as Belgium peppered the box.

Axel Witsel was just unable to direct goalwards and then fizzed one over as Wilmots' men pushed, but this was to be Wales' night.

Chris Gunter swung in a dangerous cross and substitute Vokes rose to expertly turn home, adding gloss to the most memorable night in Welsh football history.

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