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Old 01-07-2016, 07:16
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Coverage of the game will also be on talkSPORT, BBC Radio 5 Live and on the BBC Sport website and App.

Belgium have won 5 of the 12 previous meetings, with 4 victories for Wales and 3 draws.

The teams were pooled together during qualifying so know each other well; they drew 0-0 in Brussels, while Gareth Bale got the only goal in a 1-0 win for Chris Coleman's men in the return fixture.

Wales have matched their greatest international success by reaching the last eight; they were also quarter-finalists at their only World Cup in 1958, losing out 1-0 to eventual winners Brazil.

This is the first time a Welsh side – club or national – will play a game in Lille.

This is Belgium's fifth Euros' in total. Their biggest achievement to date was reaching the final of this tournament in 1980, when they lost 2-1 to West Germany in Rome.

Belgium's 4-0 win against Hungary in the round of 16 was the most emphatic victory recorded at Euro 2016, and their biggest margin of victory at any major tournament. They have not conceded in their last 3 games - their longest run of clean sheets at a major tournament.
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Old 01-07-2016, 07:24
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If Belgium mark bale out if the game ( not easy I know ) but if they do, you effectively stop Wales attack.
bale isn't all Wales have, but he's the main man at the moment.

2-0 Belgium
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Old 01-07-2016, 11:00
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Hazard, De Bruyne, Nainggolan, Lukaku, can't see Wales being able to deal with that lot.
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Old 01-07-2016, 15:07
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looking forward to this one. Hopefully it's a case of both sides going for it rather than what we saw last night from the 2nd half onwards and 2 sides afraid to lose.

if the Belgium from the Last 16 turn up then I can only see them winning but if they don't turn up then Wales will have a very good chance.
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Old 01-07-2016, 15:27
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looking forward to this one. Hopefully it's a case of both sides going for it rather than what we saw last night from the 2nd half onwards and 2 sides afraid to lose.

if the Belgium from the Last 16 turn up then I can only see them winning but if they don't turn up then Wales will have a very good chance.
I expect the only two teams who will be going for it are Germany (because that's what they do) and France (because so much quality in one team cannot lose to bloody Iceland!)
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Old 01-07-2016, 16:07
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Four posts into a thread on Wales v Belgium and Germany again mentioned by this poster for no reason.
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Old 01-07-2016, 16:08
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Four posts into a thread on Wales v Belgium and Germany again mentioned by this poster for no reason.
I'm very flattered you are taking the time to read and evaluate all my posts
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Old 01-07-2016, 16:48
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A lot of hype and BS surrounding this game saying its the biggest in Welsh history, surely that was 1958, only 2 games way from a World Cup Final?
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Old 01-07-2016, 16:51
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This is the first real test for Wales they have had easy opponents up intil now, Belgium seem to be hitting form at the right time and if Hazard plays anyting like he did the other night, I am sorry but Wales have no chance.
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Old 01-07-2016, 17:11
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Good luck to the Welsh members. Hope they do it!
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Old 01-07-2016, 17:32
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I see the Welsh are heavily outnumbered in Lille : 20k Welsh fans vs 150k Belgian fans (Lille being only ten miles from the Belgian border).
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Old 01-07-2016, 17:42
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I see the Welsh are heavily outnumbered in Lille : 20k Welsh fans vs 150k Belgian fans (Lille being only ten miles from the Belgian border).
and yet when those 20,000 sing the welsh anthem, the footballing world will be thrilled once more
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Old 01-07-2016, 17:53
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I see the Welsh are heavily outnumbered in Lille : 20k Welsh fans vs 150k Belgian fans (Lille being only ten miles from the Belgian border).
There's another 50,000 Welsh fans stuck on this side of the channel due to 6 hour delays on eurotunnel. Just joking about the 50,000 I don't think it's been reported ho many,
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Old 01-07-2016, 17:55
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i think wales have a chance... depends if belgium mean business again but they do have a chance. hopefully belgium continue to play at the high tempo that they did against hungary... when they do that they are so good to watch.
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Old 01-07-2016, 18:14
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Wales will definitely need to play a lot better than they did against northern Ireland because if they don't and Belgium play like they did in their last match then it'll be an easy night for Belgium.
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Old 01-07-2016, 18:26
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I'm very flattered you are taking the time to read and evaluate all my posts
Its just hard to avoid you when you are the last poster in six different threads. I'd rather read posts connected to the topic than poor attempts to name drop.

As for the game I think Belgium losing two key defenders gives Wales a huge chance of an upset. But, if Belgium attack at their best I think Wales will struggle.

Can see a few goals. Probably Belgium to pinch it 4-2.
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Old 01-07-2016, 19:03
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The line-ups:

Wales:
Hennessey, Gunter, Williams, Chester, Taylor, Allen, Ramsey, Ledley, Bale, Robson-Kanu.

Belgium:
Courtois, Meunier, Alderweireld, Denayer, J. Lukaku, Witsel, Nainggolan, Carrasco, De Bruyne, Hazard, R. Lukaku.


Damir Skomina of Slovenia will referee.
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Old 01-07-2016, 19:04
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End of the road for the Welsh tonight. It won't be easy for the Belgians but I think they'll have enough to edge it 2-1, maybe 3-1 if Hazard is as up for it as he was in the last match.
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Old 01-07-2016, 19:08
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There's another 50,000 Welsh fans stuck on this side of the channel due to 6 hour delays on eurotunnel. Just joking about the 50,000 I don't think it's been reported ho many,
So I heard. UEFA have said there is no chance of the kick off being delayed though, the match must go ahead at 8pm.
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Old 01-07-2016, 19:08
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If Belgium play like they did against Hungary then it's the end of the road for Wales. If they play more like they did against Italy, then they're absolutely ripe to be hit by the counter-attack by Mr. Bale. Belgium are obviously favourites but I'm not sure how this will go.
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Old 01-07-2016, 19:16
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I think Wales can do it, but they'll need to be at the very top of their game, another 'Northern Ireland' style performance won't cut it against these opponents.
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Old 01-07-2016, 19:41
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Never sure what to expect from Belgium. Prior to their defence changes I thought Belgium would win 2 or 3 -1 in normal time. But those significant changes to the defence shift the balance of the game for me and it may prove to be a much closer affair, going to extra time, but not penalties. I still think Belgium will edge it, but they will know they have been a tough match if they do.
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Old 01-07-2016, 19:49
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Come on you Belgium.
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Old 01-07-2016, 19:53
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Belgium will be putting Bale under so much pressure this match. Hope Wales have pulled themselves together after the disappointing display against Northern Ireland.

Going to be a tough game for Wales, that's for sure. Best of luck lads.
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Old 01-07-2016, 19:53
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If you compare the two teams, player for player, there is only one winner. Belgium tick most of the boxes - the notable exception of Bale notwithstanding - and most would expect them to win the game.

But....... but........

Wales will fight hard. Of course they will. They are fired up and can draw inspiration from their talisman. Belgium have the greater class overall, but that alone won't do it. They're going to have to scrap. Who wants it the most..?

I would be pleased to see Wales win because they deserve another game in this tournament. The players and manager have done their country proud and just for once, the Welsh football team isn't playing second fiddle to the rugby team (which has just been given a good frapping down under in New Zealand)

Welsh football and its fans can celebrate the plaudits they've earned and if they lose tonight and go out, well, it's been a heck of ride, eh..?

Good luck, Boyos.
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