Euro 2016 Social Round-Up: Wonderful Wales stun Belgium
Euro 2016 has been a story of the underdog, and Wales continued that narrative on Friday as they progressed to the semi-finals.
Wales fought back from a goal down in stunning fashion to shock one of the pre-tournament favourites Belgium and claim a 3-1 win.
They will now face Portugal, who secured a place in the semi-finals with a penalty shoot-out victory over Poland on Thursday, and Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to celebrate.
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When you believe you achieveJune 30, 2016
Despite seeing her nation eliminated, Polish tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska declared her pride at watching the performance one day prior.
So proud of our heroesJuly 1, 2016
And special thanks to Kuba Blaszcykowski who is still our hero and played a great tournamentJuly 1, 2016
With the biggest match in their history, a quarter-final with France, rapidly approaching, Eidur Gudjohnsen led a game of football-tennis during an Iceland training session.
Ungir vs gamlir á æfingu í Annecy. Eiður Smári og Helgi Kolviðsson á móti Gylfa og Kolbeini.
Posted byRÚV Íþróttiron Thursday, 30 June 2016
Iceland booked their spot in the last eight with a 2-1 victory over England, and they shared the motivational video watched by the players ahead of that fixture. Inspiration stuff.
The video that Icelandic players watched before the game against England!Superb!July 1, 2016
The French squad have been getting up close with fans in attendance at a training session, kicking balls over to them as souvenirs.
Après l’entraînement ouvert au public, les Bleus sont allés distribuer des ballons pour remercier leurs supporters venus en nombre ! #FiersdetreBleus
Posted byÉquipe de France de Footballon Friday, 1 July 2016
Germany continued their preparations ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final huge quarter-final against 2012 runners-up Italy, with Mesut Ozil seemingly eager to get out on the pitch.
Getting ready for tomorrow’s big game!July 1, 2016
A day without football is a day wastedJuly 1, 2016
Eden Hazard returned to the town where he made his name as Belgium took on Wales in the quarter-finals at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.
Hazard: “Lille is where everything started for me. It is the city where I first became a pro.”July 1, 2016
The Belgian fans were out in force to support their side, turning a square in Lille red.
On est chez nous !!July 1, 2016
But they were matched by a heavy Welsh presence.
The fans are out in force in ahead of at Stade Pierre Mauroy at !July 1, 2016
Nainggolan’s rocket put Belgium in front, with the midfielder developing a penchant for long-range goals at this tournament.
2 – Radja Nainggolan has scored his second goal at , both from outside the box. Ninja.July 1, 2016
But Nainggolan’s effort was in vain as Wales produced a remarkable turnaround, Robson-Kanu’s superb goal to make it 2-1 drawing praise from a man of a similar name.
Fantastic result and what a goal and skill Robson kanu and keep the name flying.congrats Wales all round team performanceJuly 1, 2016
Aaron Ramsey will miss the semi-finals after being booked, but that did not dampen his excitement at reaching the last four.
What a performance, to a man absolute quality. We have the best staff and fans in the world. SEMI FINALS…!!!July 1, 2016
Gareth Bale was similarly delighted at Wales’ progression.
DON’T TAKE ME HOME!!!!!!!July 1, 2016
Bale will now go head to head with Real Madrid team-mate Ronaldo in the semi-final in Lyon.
This semi-final should be fun…July 1, 2016
Wales’ showing earned praise from one of the country’s most famous musical exports.
Wales I love you- I absolutely LOVE YOUJuly 1, 2016
The result lends further credence to Gareth Bale’s claim Wales are Belgium’s bogey team. It also should also leave the Belgian FA wondering if it can tolerate this and keep Marc Wilmots in charge.
Blame it on the bogey – Bale:2013 – 1-12014 – 0-02015 – 1-02016 – 3-1July 1, 2016
