Euro 2016 : Wales defeats Slovakia 2-1
BORDEAUX, Jun. 11, 2016 (AMP) — France 2016 : Wales defeated Slovakia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Euro group stage game on Saturday night at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux.
Wales dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Gareth Bale in the 10th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Welshs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Robson-Kanu with just 9 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Welsh top of Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Wales will meet England at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux on June 16, while Slovakia will face Russia.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Wales at the Euro
- First appearance
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
Slovakia at the Euro
- First appearance
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
Wales
2:1
Slovakia
2:1 (1:0)
- 11 June 2016
- 18:00
- Bordeaux
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Wales | 3 |
 England | 0 |
 Russia | 0 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
Matches
- Wales 2-1 Slovakia
- England - Russia 21:00
- Russia - Slovakia 15:00
- England - Wales 15:00
- Slovakia - England 21:00
- Russia - Wales 21:00
Euro History
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