Tuesday, June 21, 2016

UEFA Euro 2016, day 11: Russia-Wales, Slovakia-England

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Yesterday in UEFA Euro 2016, Wales defeated Russia 3–0 and Slovakia versus England ended in a goalless draw. Wales and England have qualified for the Last 16 knockout phase.

File photo of Gareth Bale who scored three goals in this tournament
Image: Jon Candy.

Group B — Russia 0–3 Wales[edit]

Aaron Ramsey scored the opening goal of the match in the 11th minute. Within ten minutes, Neil Taylor scored the second goal for Wales. In the 67th minute, Gareth Bale scored the third goal, which was his third goal of the tournament, becoming tournament top-scorer till now.

Wales won the match 3–0 and qualified for Last 16 knockout phase as Group B table toppers, while Russia has been eliminated, being fourth in the table with just one point.

Group B — Slovakia 0–0 England[edit]

After they defeated Wales 2–1, Gary Cahill led England against Slovakia. Having better ball possession and passing accuracy, England had 28 attempts while Slovakia managed just four attempts. One player of each team was booked and the match ended in a 0–0 draw.

England qualified for the Last 16 knockout phase, finishing second in the group table with one victory and two draws. Slovakia finished third in the group table with four points.


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