Did you know that Gareth Bale has won scored 7 of Wales’ 11 goals in the Qualifiers? Or that Wales have conceded just 4 goals in 10 matches? The Dragons – as the side’s affectionately known by their fans have qualified for the 2016 edition of Euro’s as Runners Up of Group B, comfortably securing their place with 21 points or 4 points above 3rd place Bosnia and Herzegovina! Here are 5 things you should know about Wales Before Euros 2016:
1)How Did They Qualify?
Wales secured their place in the finals with two games to go. They lost their second last game to Bosnia and Herzegovina 2 – 0, their only defeat in the qualifiers. Wales scored just 11 goals to qualify, second lowest in their group but the most effective especially considering they managed to keep 7 clean sheets! They finished the qualifiers with the lowest goals conceded in their group, just 4!
2) Closest To Glory
This is the first time that Wales has qualified for the Euros, and in a convincing manner none the less.
3) Road To Qualifiers
The Dragons did well to begin their tournament with a win and drew their second. The repeated this pattern again before winning 3 matches in a row, defeating a much stronger Belgian side in the process. Wales then lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina but bounced back quickly with a win against Andorra! Andorra, Cyprus and Bosnia and Herzegovina have been the only ones to get past their defense!
- wales after qualifying!
4) Key Players To Look Out For:
Gareth Bale has been their star player and has been the driving force behind their successful attack. Aaron Ramsey, Captain Ashley Williams and Joe Allen are key players which can help the side move past the qualifying rounds! Bale has not been practicing with the squad due to the champions league finals and his inclusion in the squad has not yet been confirmed!
- Gareth Bale And Aaron Ramsey
5) Chances To Qualify For The Next Round?
Decent. England and Russia will provide them with competition whereas their match against Slovenia should guarantee them 3 points. Despite England been made as the favourites in the group, Wales have a good chance of progressing to the quarters in their maiden appearance
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