Hal Robson-'Cryuff'-Kanu, Coleman for England manager: Twitter reacts to Wales win over Belgium

History was made as goals from Ashley Williams, Robson Kanu and Sam Vokes sent Wales into their first major semi-final in history when they won 3-1 against Belgium in the second quarter final match of Euro 2016 in Lille on Friday.

Belgium drew first blood in 13th minute when Radja Naiggolan sent a long-range powerful shot past Wales goalkeeper giving the team lead. However, Wales came back strongly and drew level when Ashley Williams headed in on the half-hour.

In opening minutes of second half, it was Hal Robson-Kanu who struck with a marvellous turn and finish writing his name into Welsh football history with his stunning individual effort. The Dragons downed Belgium 3-1 in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals after Sam Vokes added a third to earn Wales their first major semi-final in history. Twitter hailed the Welsh for scripting yet another fairytale at Euro 2016, while taking a few potshots at ousted neighbours England. However, before the Dragons could go on and win the football match, football lover across the globe were won over by the beautiful Welsh anthem before kick-off.

That was the best anthem singing of the tournament 1-0 Wales. #WALBEL

— Gabby Logan (@GabbyLogan) July 1, 2016

The best moment of the game was undoubtedly came just after half-time when Robson-Kanu put a Wales in the lead after a brilliant turn that left the Belgian defense red faced. By the time he completed celebrating, Johan Cryuff was trending on Twitter.

The Cryuff turn is now the Robson Kanu turn! #WALBEL #EURO2016

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 1, 2016

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And somewhere in the heavens Johan Cruyff nodded in approval. Robson Kanu, disciple of total football, you beauty. #WALBEL

— Roy Curtis (@RoyCurtis68) July 1, 2016

As for that goal from Robson-Kanu, it was the most beautiful tribute to Johan Cruyff there could be on a football pitch

— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) July 1, 2016

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Robson-Kanu sent the Belgian lads for the pork pies there!

— Brandon O'Callaghan (@Cal_1) July 1, 2016

Belgium never really recovered from that blow and Wales celebrated at he end of the ninety minutes. Wales were in dreamland

I cannot believe it amazing fantastic outstanding incredible and a team 😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘 Wales semi finals xx

— Robbie Savage (@RobbieSavage8) July 1, 2016

If this continues a population roughly the size of Wales will be drunk tonight #WALBEL

— Richard Osman (@richardosman) July 1, 2016

Apparently, Euro 2016 is also turning out to be very good for the neutrals, who have are starting to open up about their own dreams

My dreams of a Wales Iceland final just got a small percentage less ridiculous #WALBEL

— Siobhan Palmer (@palmerthree) July 1, 2016

All hail Chris Coleman

Wales have a manager who actually knows his best team, knows where to play and inspired them....and doesn't pick out of form favourites!

— George Clarke (@MrGeorgeClarke) July 1, 2016

Coleman for England manager.

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 1, 2016

Yes. England were trolled all over again

In one week Wales have won more European Championship knockout stage games than England have managed in 50+ years. 😂#EURO2016 #WALBEL

— Gavin Friday (@RobinFriday79) July 1, 2016

Semi-final appearances at the European Championship finals since 1972:#WAL = 1 out of 1#ENG = 1 out of 8

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— Squawka (@Squawka) July 1, 2016

  With inputs from IANS