Summary

  • WALES QUALIFY FOR EURO 2016

  • They go through despite losing

  • Cyprus's 2-1 win in Israel proves decisive

  • Wales not been at a major finals since 1958

  1. Postpublished at 22:56

    And that is that from us for the night.

    It's not a dream. Wales - you are going to the Euros...

  2. Sunday's fixturespublished at 22:45

    Plan your evening around this lot:

    Armenia v Albania - 17:00

    Serbia v Portugal - 17:00

    Faroe Islands v Romania - 17:00

    Finland v Northern Ireland - 17:00

    Greece v Hungary - 17:00

    Germany v Georgia - 19:45

    Gibraltar v Scotland - 19:45

    Poland v Republic of Ireland - 19:45

  3. What next?published at 22:41

    There are still 12 spots at Euro 2016 up for grabs.

    Tomorrow Germany can secure their place with a point at home to Georgia, while either Poland or Republic of Ireland will join them.

    Romania or Hungary will join Northern Ireland too.

  4. Party in Perupublished at 22:37 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    The Waterloo Gunner: The biggest party must be in the changing room itself... I can only imagine the champaigne spraying everywhere

  5. 'You think it's never going to happen'published at 22:29

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    PA journalist Phil Blanche: "You start to think it's never going to happen for Wales. It can be so disheartening and soul-destroying.

    "But this group have finally done it, and they deserve immense credit. The key for me has been the team unity. They are more than just team-mates, they are friends who have come through youth teams together."

    Read more reaction from people around the Welsh game here.

    Gareth Bale and his teammatesImage source, Reuters
  6. Get Involvedpublished at 22:27 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    Well done Wales. Made Gary Speed proud, I hope he's looking down on his legacy

    Andrew Ross

    So delighted for Wales after all the heartache. The irony of qualifying after defeat!

    Martin, Abergavenny

  7. WALES QUALIFYpublished at 22:25

    Some top class comments coming in from you tonight. Where's the best party in Wales right now? Or elsewhere?

    Wales fans celebrateImage source, PA
  8. Get Involvedpublished at 22:22 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    Rishi Verma: Any football fan who witnessed the near-misses of 1985, 1993 and 2003 cannot help but admire and celebrate Wales' qualification

    Andrew Girvan: Congratulations Wales! I will see you in France next year! It's great to see the passion in these home nation sides

  9. 'Qualification a fitting tribute'published at 22:19

    Gary SpeedImage source, Getty Images
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    Gary Speed died in November 2011

    Roger Speed, father of former Wales captain and manager Gary:

    "Watching this team has given me so much pleasure and Chris Coleman deserves a huge amount of credit for what he's achieved. It was so difficult for him to follow Gary but he's done a great job. The spirit in the side is something very special.  

    "Like a few of the players have already mentioned, qualification is a fitting tribute to what Gary put in place with this group of players. There's no doubt he would be immensely proud of their success. I know he's been watching from above and cheering the team on. I'd like to think he's been an inspiration."  

    Read more from Roger here.

  10. 'Goosebumps in Burnley'published at 22:15 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    Chris ColemanImage source, Reuters

    I know this won't get posted, but there are constant goosebumps of pride I keep getting, wave after wave, as Wales have been confirmed guests at France 2016. Forget tonight's result, unlike Scotland, Wales did the hard work so matches like these weren't crucial, I take my hat off to Wales.

    Nick, a humble English man,from Burnley.

    Chris Coleman, Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and all ..... thank you for making a dream come true for the nation.

    Nigel Jones

  11. Meanwhile, back in Cardiffpublished at 22:12

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    Qualification to Euro 2016.... such a relief!

    A Wales fan celebrates back in CardiffImage source, PA
  12. Postpublished at 22:09 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    Chris ColemanImage source, Reuters
  13. Get involvedpublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    Paul Owen: Marvellous.just come out of a show on Broadway...initial dissapoinment then realisation when got later alerts. da iawn Cymru

    Gareth Williams: mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi!!!!! Cmon Wales

    Gareth Reid: Do you think the wife will notice when I try and convince her we holiday in France next summer?!

    Lens and Lille are lovely in June/July Gareth. What's the problem?

    Chris Coleman celebrates with the Wales fansImage source, Getty Images
  14. 'Complete elation'published at 22:06 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    Chris Coleman tells Sky Sports: "When we come off losing 2-0 I thought we would have to go again but our secretary gave us the Israel result and it was complete elation.

    "It is a dream come true. All the players from my generation, and generations before, nearly got there and it was really tough. But this group have gone that extra yard.

    "They deserve everything they have got. From the first game to tonight they have given me their all. 

    "When I took the job I was in a sticky situation. Gary Speed was such a great man and a great presence that I wanted to carry on his work. But I couldn't.

    "So I decided to do my own thing and it has been a fantastic campaign. Gary Speed played his part and I'm sure he is smiling tonight."

  15. Get Involvedpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    Joel Ejike: What a way to do it! Not according to the script but history won't remember this defeat. Welsh football on the rise

    Chris ColemanImage source, Reuters
  16. "My proudest moment"published at 21:59 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    Wales captain Ashley Williams, speaking to Sky Sports: "I said at the start of the campaign that qualifying would be my proudest moment and it definitely is.

    "Because the game was how it was it’ll take a bit of time to sink in, but everyone is over the moon.

    "We always had belief from the start but we knew it would be a lot of hard work.We didn't manage to do it in front of our home fans but when we go home now we’ll hopefully win that game and have a nice night after it." 

  17. Postpublished at 21:56

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    The 700 or so fans in Zenica are still giving it their all, huge celebrations as the players and staff finally head off back into the dressing rooms. A night they'll never forget.

    Gareth Bale slides in celebrationImage source, Reuters
  18. Get Involvedpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    I never thought I'd ever see Wales qualify for a major championship on my life time....sat at home crying..a truly magnificent effort.

    Gareth, Rudry

  19. Wo-oh! We're halfway therepublished at 21:53

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     There are now 12 teams confirmed at Euro 2016. Twelve spots still to fil.

    Who's there:

    France

    Austria

    Czech Republic

    England

    Iceland

    Italy

    Northern Ireland

    Portugal

    Spain

    Switzerland

    Belgium

    Wales 

  20. Postpublished at 21:52 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer

    "Fantastic achievement by Wales to reach Euro 2016 - & delighted for all the band of followers (fans & media) who went through the lean years."

    Wales celebrate qualificationImage source, Reuters