Ruff and tuff: Wales’ midfielder Kieffer Moore (left) and Switzerland’s defender Kevin Mbabu fall to the ground after a collision during their Group A match. — AFP
BAKU: Manager Rob Page praised the character of his players after Wales salvaged a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their European Championship opener, leaving Group A wide open after the first round of matches.
The surprise 2016 semifinalists fell behind to a Breel Embolo header early in the second half but were helped by some wasteful Swiss finishing, as well as a correct offside call to deny Mario Gavranovic a late winner.
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