A stunning 10th-minute free-kick by Real Madrid star Gareth Bale gave Wales a 1-0 halftime lead in their Euro 2016 opener against Slovakia in Bordeaux on Saturday.
Bale deceived goalkeeper Matus Kozacik with
a wickedly swerving shot from 30 yards out to put Wales ahead in their first major tournament appearance since the 1958 World Cup.
Wales (3-5-2): Danny Ward; James Chester, Ashley Williams (capt), Ben Davies; Chris Gunter, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Allen, David Edwards, Neil Taylor; Gareth Bale, Jonny Williams
Coach: Chris Coleman (WAL)
Slovakia (4-2-3-1): Matus Kozacik; Peter Pekarik, Martin Skrtel (capt), Jan Durica, Dusan Svento; Juraj Kucka, Patrik Hrosovsky; Robert Mak, Marek Hamsik, Vladimir Weiss; Michal Duris
Coach: Jan Kozak (SVK)
Referee: Svein Oddvar Moen (NOR)
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