Wales snatched a late winner against Slovakia in their Euro 2016 opener to make a dramatic return to major tournaments after a 58-year absence. Absent from major tournaments since the 1958 World Cup, Wales' deafening fans made for a euphoric atmosphere inside a Stade de Bordeaux awash with red. Gareth Bale's dipping free-kick in the 10th minute gave Wales a half-time lead and sent their fans into raptures. Coleman had spoken beforehand about the importance of seizing this historic moment, and his players did so with a wholehearted display. But substitute Hal Robson-Kanu's scuffed finish 9 minutes to full time won it for Wales, whose win already gives them a fine chance of progressing to the second round.

Source: The Star June 11, 2016 19:07 UTC