"Whatever we know about Belgium, the games we have had in the past will count for nothing," he said. When Wales did play out from the back, both Allen or Ledley looked to receive and then find Bale. Chelsea’s Thibault Courtois started in goal with a back four of Toby Alderweireld, Jason Denayer, Nicolas Lombaerts, and Jan Vertonghen. Much of the second 45 was a similar story to the first. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Unfortunately for Mike Smith’s team the finals were a four-team event, preceded by two-legged ties involving the eight qualifying group winners. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. In the 59th minute, he was lucky to see yellow and not red for a very clumsy tackle. Josip Katalinsi converted. In fact, only one of Belgium’s. Wales lost 2-0 in Zagreb, but were confident they could overturn the deficit at Ninian Park. Wales Quarter.JPG. Axel Witsel and Radja Nainggolan set up in the middle, with the talented trio of Eden Hazard, Dries Mertens, and Kevin De Bruyne all playing in advanced midfield roles. Gareth Bale scored the only goal having capitalised on a Radja Nainggolan mistake in a game that marked Chris Coleman’s first back to back competitive wins as Wales manager. This was mainly down to their inability to get the delivery past the first defender. LILLE, France (AP) -- The last time the spotlight was on Wales in the way it is now at the European Championship, a 17-year-old Pele scored the only goal for Brazil in a World Cup quarterfinal. Wales vs Belgium Euro 2016: The Welsh and the forgotten 'quarter-final' team of 1976. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Ronnie Dog Media Comm. I don’t feel bitter about it, that’s the wrong word, more unrecognized.”. Up front, Christian Benteke struggled to find the ball at his feet in the first half, partly due to defensive masterclass by Ashley Williams in following his every move. “We were unfortunate, it was the last time they had home and away quarter-finals instead of a last eight,” recalled Yorath this week. We have good young players who will be better for this experience. They immediately dropped deep to make a defensive back five, whilst Joe Allen sat in a holding position to screen the backline. "You have to put this down as the biggest game our country has ever been involved in (since)," Wales coach Chris Coleman said on Thursday. There was no superstar on a par with Gareth Bale, but most were regulars in the old First Division with the likes of Yorath, John Toshack, Brian Flynn and Leighton James having fine careers. As a result, play was constantly forced wide, with both Vertonghen and Alderweireld providing additional support down the flanks. Belgium started the game at a frantic pace and created some early pressure with Yannick Carrasco, Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard had all came close to scoring. Yet only now, four matches into these finals, have they matched what the 1976 team achieved. "It's a fantastic pressure to have, a real positive pressure that we've earned," said Coleman, Coleman added that it was "a great place to be. There were four changes from the reverse fixture in Brussels eight months prior which finished in a 0-0 draw. “Whatever happens I think Welsh football can get stronger. Belgium started the game at a frantic pace and created some early pressure with Yannick Carrasco, Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard had all came close to scoring. It turned into a ‘clear your lines at all costs’ as the Welsh battled on. Although Wales subsequently sat deeper, there was minimal difference. Coleman said a crucial point in the turnaround was when Wales drew 1-1 against World Cup-bound Belgium in October 2013. 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