File photo of Eden Hazard who provided the fourth assist in the tournament, highest since 2000. Image: Aleksandr Osipov.
In the 13th minute, captain Eden Hazard assisted Radja Nainggolan who scored from about 25 yards. Thibaut Courtois produced a crucial save to from Neil Taylor's shot to maintain the lead. But just after the half an hour mark, Welsh captain Ashley Williams scored an equaliser from a header. Belgium had greater ball possession.
With a Cruyff Turn, Hal Robson-Kanu was able to beat three defenders and scored a goal which gave Wales the lead. Sam Vokes's goal in the 85th minute booked the semi-final spot for Wales.
Hazard's assist to Nainggolan was his fourth assist in this tournament, the highest in last four Euro tournaments. With this loss, all the Chelsea F.C. players are out of the Euro campaign. Wales winger Gareth Bale potentially faces his Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe in the semi-final against Portugal.
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