Euro 2016: Wales secure a place in the semi-finals

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Wales have reached the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time ever after an incredible win over Belgium.

They beat Belgium, ranked second in the world, 3-1 in front of 20,000 fans in the European Championship quarter-final in Lille, France.

Video caption, Gareth Bale, Ashley Williams, Hal Robson-Kanu and Sam Vokes give their thoughts on the win

The Dragons haven't made the final stages of a major football competition since 1958.

They'll now go on to play Portugal for a place in the final.

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Image caption, Sam Vokes took his first goal in 12 games for Wales, since scoring against Iceland in March 2014

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Image caption, Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois of Belgium is beaten as Wales goes 3-1 up

Radja Nainggolan put Belgium ahead but a header from Wales captain Ashley Williams saw Wales equalise in the first half.

Hal Robson-Kanu, a striker without a club, then gave them the lead with a second stunning goal.

Wales sealed their win through a header from substitute Sam Vokes.

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Image caption, Ashley Williams celebrates scoring an equalizer

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Image caption, The Dragons have scored 10 goals at Euro 2016

But the team will have to play for a place in the final without Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey and Tottenham defender Ben Davies.

Their bookings against Belgium mean they'll now be suspended.

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Image caption, This Welsh team have become the first from their country to reach the semi-final of the European Championships

Wales manager Chris Coleman: "I said before we kicked the ball today, we are not here to enjoy it, we are here to compete."

"We defended like soldiers. All I can do is reiterate to the players never to forget what it took to get here. I know my team are good enough to perform against anybody."