Euro 2016 : Wales beats Russia 3-0 to qualify for the Round of 16
TOULOUSE, Jun. 20, 2016 (AMP) — France 2016 : Wales defeated Russia by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a Euro group stage game on Monday night at the Toulouse Stadium.
Wales dominated the first half thanks to goals from Ramsey ('11) and Taylor ('20). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Welshs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Bale in the 67th minute.
Wales advance to the Round of 16. Russia is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Russia at the Euro
- 5 appearances (first in 1996)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
Wales at the Euro
- First appearance
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
Russia
0:3
Wales
0:3 (0:2)
- 20 June 2016
- 21:00
- Toulouse
Group B
Team | Pts |
---|---|
Wales | 6 |
England | 5 |
Slovakia | 4 |
Russia | 1 |
Matches
Euro History
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