“Don’t be afraid to dream!”
So said Chris Coleman, last night, after witnessing his Welsh players deliver the game of their lives.
Wales stunned Belgium, one of the tournament favourites, to advance to the semi-final of Euro 2016. Goals from Ashley Williams, Hal Robson Kanu and Sam Vokes did for the Belgians, 3-1, and set up a last four clash with Portugal.
The Guardian’s front page headline, and a fantastic picture of the Welsh players celebrating after Vokes’ header, summed up what one nation has been muttering ever since Williams’ headed in an equaliser to spark a stunning comeback.
‘BLYDI HELL’ [Bloody Hell]: Wales stun Belgium 3-1 to reach semis.
The morning after the night before. The front of @guardiansport. It really did happen….Blydi Hell pic.twitter.com/Jadmdmd8fS
— Donald McRae (@donaldgmcrae) July 2, 2016
The tributes didn’t end there.
This, from Wales Online, paid homage to Robson Kanu for that sensational turn in the box that left the Belgian defence for dead:
We'd like to speak to @RobsonKanu about something… https://t.co/896aBWRhOs pic.twitter.com/y7p70OBJax
— WalesOnline 🏴 (@WalesOnline) July 1, 2016
Former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires was delighted to be on hand to salute the man-of-the-match performance by Aaron Ramsey:
Well done @aaronramsey pic.twitter.com/5riwIKp309
— Robert Pires (@piresrobert7) July 2, 2016
Top stuff all round.
