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Despite the support of 20,000 fans who flocked to Lyon to see their team compete in the semi finals of Euro 2016, plucky underdogs Wales have left the tournament following a 2-0 defeat to Portugal.
Following a strong defence from Wales during the first 45 minutes the teams found themselves at 0-0 at half-time – but after Cristiano Ronaldo's team scored twice in three minutes supporters began looking seriously worried.
In the final five minutes Wales supporters showed their appreciation for their team by bellowing out the national anthem. The match was the first time Wales had qualified for a tournament since the 1958 World Cup.
While the match was unchartered territory for Chris Coleman's side they stood up manfully to the Portuguese in the opening period at the Stade de Lyon.
It was the biggest game in the country's history and they played well but the headed second-half goal from Cristiano Ronaldo and a second from Nani three minutes later secured a 2-0 win for Portugal .
Portugal will next appear at Paris’s Stade de France on Sunday in the final against either host nation France or Germany, who will play each other in their own semi-final this evening.
Source: Dailymail
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