Wales have made it through to the knockout stages of Euro 2020 on goal difference – despite losing 1-0 to Italy.

Their resistance was broken just before half-time when a smart free-kick routine from the Italians saw Matteo Pessina put the home side 1-0 up.

The pressure on Wales increased as group rivals Switzerland – playing at the same time – ended the first half 2-0 up against Turkey.

The Swiss were looking to replace Wales in second spot but knew they had to win to equal Wales’ four points – and also hope for a big swing in goal difference

Wales, meanwhile, needed a draw to guarantee progress.

That task got tougher for Wales when Ethan Ampadu was shown a straight red card in the 55th minute for a late lunge on Federico Bernardeschi.

And Gareth Bale missed a golden chance to equalise in the 75th minute, blasting over the bar at close range.

Luckily for Wales, the Swiss were still trailing on goal difference after goals by Shaqiri and Kahveci made it 3-1 to Switzerland – and that’s how it finished up in Baku.

Italy, impressive in the tournament so far, topped the group after winning all three of their games.

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