Chris Coleman's men came from behind to book a semi-final against Portugal on an historic night for Welsh football
Wales came from behind against Belgium to secure on of the most famous wins in their history and book their place in the Euro 2016 semi-finals.
The Red Devils went ahead after 13 minutes thanks to a Radja Nainggolan goal, but Welsh skipper Ashley Williams levelled after half an hour when he headed a corner home.
Hal Robson-Kanu put Chris Coleman's men ahead ten minutes after the half-time break, turning superbly in the box and firing past Courtois.
And their semi-final place was confirmed when Sam Vokes headed a late third to spark wild celebrations.
Steve Bates was in Lille and he's dished out his player ratings on an historic night for Welsh football...
Wales
Wayne Hennessy - Beaten by the sheer power and pace of Naingollan's pile-drive opener. 7
James Chester - Solid defending by West Brom star carded for foul on Rom Lukaku. 7
Ashley Williams - Big heart and character from the Welsh skipper not enough this time. 8
Ben Davies - Early yellow card for blocking off de Bruyne put him on tightrope. 7
Chris Gunter - Booked for crude foul on de Bruyne but battled hard all night. 7
Joe Allen - Kop star tried his best but Belgian midfield too strong and classy. 7
Joe Ledley - Had to do the dirty work against Belgium's star-studded midfield. 6
Neil Taylor - Heroic early block by the Swansea star and almost equalised Belgium opener. 7
Aaron Ramsey - After a difficult start the Arsenal star gradually became influential. 7
Gareth Bale - Stunning early run had Belgium on red alert but generally quiet night7
Hal Robson-Kanu - Bale play's with better known strikers but Hal's the man after THAT goal. 8
Subs:
Andy King (for Joe Ledley 78): Added fresh legs to the Welsh effort 6
Sam Vokes (For Hal Robson-Kanu 79 ): Brilliant header to put icing on cake for Wales8
James Collins (for Ramsey 90): Chucked on to help shore up. 5
Belgium
Thibaut Courtois - Saved certain equaliser by Neil Taylor but well beaten by Williams header. 6
Thomas Meunier - Hal Robson-Kanu had him on toast for stunning second Welsh goal. 4
Toby Alderweireld - Spurs defender couldn't plug gap in absence of Vertonghen and Vermaelen. 5
Jason Denayer - On this evidence could be shipped out on another loan move by Pep.5
Jordan Lukaku - Younger brother of Romelu in no-man's land for equaliser. 5
Radja Nainggolan - Roma star's screaming goal makes him even more a wanted man now, 7
Alex Witsel - The Zenit St Petersburg star was Belgium's nuts and bolts man again. 6
Yannnick Carrasco - The Atletico Madrid star never really got goingm hooked at half time. 5
Kevin de Bruyne - The £54 million star always trying to find a way through for Belgium, 7
Eden Hazard - Flickered occasionally but didn't really tear into Chris Gunter as expected. 7
Romelu Lukaku - The Everton power-house should have scored after the break. 5
Subs:
Marouane Fellaini (For Carrasco 46 mins): Tried to add some bite to flagging Belgium5
Dries Mertens (for Jordan Lukaku 76 ): No impact on the game. 4
Michy Batshuayi (for Romelu Lukaku 83): On too late to rescue the Red Devils 5
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