Euro 2016: Wales secure a place in the semi-finals
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Wales have reached the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time ever after an incredible win over Belgium.
They beat Belgium, ranked second in the world, 3-1 in front of 20,000 fans in the European Championship quarter-final in Lille, France.
The Dragons haven't made the final stages of a major football competition since 1958.
They'll now go on to play Portugal for a place in the final.
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Sam Vokes took his first goal in 12 games for Wales, since scoring against Iceland in March 2014
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Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois of Belgium is beaten as Wales goes 3-1 up
Radja Nainggolan put Belgium ahead but a header from Wales captain Ashley Williams saw Wales equalise in the first half.
Hal Robson-Kanu, a striker without a club, then gave them the lead with a second stunning goal.
Wales sealed their win through a header from substitute Sam Vokes.
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Ashley Williams celebrates scoring an equalizer
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The Dragons have scored 10 goals at Euro 2016
But the team will have to play for a place in the final without Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey and Tottenham defender Ben Davies.
Their bookings against Belgium mean they'll now be suspended.
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This Welsh team have become the first from their country to reach the semi-final of the European Championships
Wales manager Chris Coleman: "I said before we kicked the ball today, we are not here to enjoy it, we are here to compete."
"We defended like soldiers. All I can do is reiterate to the players never to forget what it took to get here. I know my team are good enough to perform against anybody."
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