The defining moment of an absorbing contest belonged to Aaron Ramsey, whose sumptuous finish from a delicious, tailor-made Gareth Bale pass that gave Wales the initiative for a victory that should go some way to cementing their place in the knockout stages of the European Championship. Ramsey rolled back the years with a majestic performance and even Bale’s wild second-half penalty miss could not dampen the mood on another memorable night for Wales, with Connor Roberts adding a second in stoppage time.
The weight of a partisan crowd seemed to act as a burden for a Turkey team who remain pointless. Wales, in their yellow away kit, seemed to thrive despite the oppressive heat. Danny Ward made a fine save from a late Turkey corner and Ramsey made a vital interception as the substitute Mert Mulder was located in space inside the box but, suddenly, Wales’ final Group A game against Italy on Sunday does not feel quite so pivotal.
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