Wales fans off to Amsterdam after Dragons secure last 16 place in Euro 2020 ...

Wales fans are off to Amsterdam after Gareth Bale's side secured a place in Euro 2020's last 16, despite a 1-0 defeat to Italy tonight.

The Real Madrid ace and his side fell to defeat against Group A winners Italy, despite a gutsy display at the Stadio Olympico in Rome on Sunday.

But Wales still managed to secure a knockout place, on goal difference, after Switzerland were only able to secure a 3-1 win against Turkey in the other final Group A game.

They face the runners-up of Group B on Saturday, which will likely be Russia, Finland or Denmark, though it could also be Belgium.

Earlier, Wales players had taken the knee ahead of kick-off at the Stadio Olympico, while several Italian players and the referee remained standing. 

It comes as expectant Wales fans once again packed out pubs and bars to watch the Dragons take on Italy in their final Euro 2020 Group A match. 

Wales fans are off to Amsterdam after their side secured a place in Euro 2020's last 16, despite a 1-0 defeat to Italy tonight

Wales fans are off to Amsterdam after their side secured a place in Euro 2020's last 16, despite a 1-0 defeat to Italy tonight 

The Dragons fell to defeat against Group A winners Italy at the Stadio Olympico in Rome. Midfielder Matteo Pessina poked home the only goal, turning home a teasing cross from a Marco Verratti free-kick just before half-time

The Dragons fell to defeat against Group A winners Italy at the Stadio Olympico in Rome. Midfielder Matteo Pessina poked home the only goal, turning home a teasing cross from a Marco Verratti free-kick just before half-time

But Wales still managed to secure a place a knockout places, on goal difference, after Switzerland were only able to secure a 3-1 win against Turkey in the other final Group A game

But Wales still managed to secure a place a knockout places, on goal difference, after Switzerland were only able to secure a 3-1 win against Turkey in the other final Group A game

Wales now face the runners-up of Group B on Saturday, which will likely be Russia, Finland or Denmark. Pictured: A Wales fan celebrates his side reaching the knock-out stages of Euro 2020

Wales now face the runners-up of Group B on Saturday, which will likely be Russia, Finland or Denmark. Pictured: A Wales fan celebrates his side reaching the knock-out stages of Euro 2020

It comes as expectant Wales fans once again packed out pubs and bars to watch their side take on Italy in their final Euro 2020 Group A match

It comes as expectant Wales fans once again packed out pubs and bars to watch their side take on Italy in their final Euro 2020 Group A match

Wales fans celebrated making it through to Euro 2020's knock-out stages, despite a 1-0 defeat to Italy in Rome on Sunday night

Wales fans celebrated making it through to Euro 2020's knock-out stages, despite a 1-0 defeat to Italy in Rome on Sunday night

Switzerland beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku tonight to finish Group A level with Wales on four points. But they fell short of Wales' superior goal difference. Wales fans celebrate as they progress through to the Euro 2020 knock-out stages

Switzerland beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku tonight to finish Group A level with Wales on four points. But they fell short of Wales' superior goal difference. Wales fans celebrate as they progress through to the Euro 2020 knock-out stages

Fans packed the bars and pubs in Cardiff this evening to watch their team in their final Euro 2020 group game against Italy

Fans packed the bars and pubs in Cardiff this evening to watch their team in their final Euro 2020 group game against Italy

It was all cheers despite defeat for Welsh fans, who saw their side reach the knock-out stages of the European Championships for the second time

It was all cheers despite defeat for Welsh fans, who saw their side reach the knock-out stages of the European Championships for the second time

Passionate Wales fans show their support, despite being 1-0 down to Italy in their Group A game in Rome in Euro 2020

Passionate Wales fans show their support, despite being 1-0 down to Italy in their Group A game in Rome in Euro 2020

It was all cheer for Wales fans, despite defeat, as they now look forward to a last 16 clash with the runners-up of Group B on Saturday

It was all cheer for Wales fans, despite defeat, as they now look forward to a last 16 clash with the runners-up of Group B on Saturday

It was woe for Wales in the game against Italy, as they fell to a 1-0 defeat, but Wales fans had plenty to cheer as they saw their side reach the knock-out stages

It was woe for Wales in the game against Italy, as they fell to a 1-0 defeat, but Wales fans had plenty to cheer as they saw their side reach the knock-out stages

Welsh fans dressed in Wales tops waved around Welsh flags in Cardiff, Wales, as they secured a place in the knock-out round of Euro 2020

Welsh fans dressed in Wales tops waved around Welsh flags in Cardiff, Wales, as they secured a place in the knock-out round of Euro 2020

Welsh fans dressed in Wales tops waved around Welsh flags in Cardiff, Wales, as they secured a place in the knock-out round of Euro 2020

Wales maintained their 100 per cent record of getting out of the group stages, despite the defeat, because results went their way in the other game of Group A

Wales maintained their 100 per cent record of getting out of the group stages, despite the defeat, because results went their way in the other game of Group A

Wales fans packed out the bars and pubs in Wales for the Euro 2020 final Group A clash against Italy in Rome on Sunday night

Wales fans packed out the bars and pubs in Wales for the Euro 2020 final Group A clash against Italy in Rome on Sunday night

The Dragons, captained by Real Madrid ace Bale (pictured), could have leapfrogged their Italian opponents with a victory - which would have seen them top the group at a European Championship final for the first time in their history

The Dragons, captained by Real Madrid ace Bale (pictured), could have leapfrogged their Italian opponents with a victory - which would have seen them top the group at a European Championship final for the first time in their history

Who could Wales face in the last 16 of Euro 2020? 

As runners-up of Group A, Wales will play the runners up for Group B in Amsterdam on Saturday.

Currently, the group is wide open, and Wales could in theory play any of the four teams - Belgium, Russia, Finland or Denmark.

But with Belgium already on six points, and Denmark at the bottom with no points, it will most likely be either Russia or Finland.

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Italy meanwhile go through top of Group A with maximum points, with three wins from three games, having beaten Wales, Turkey and Switzerland. 

The Dragons, captained by Real Madrid ace Bale, could have leapfrogged their Italian opponents with a victory - which would have seen them top the group at a European Championship final for the first time in their history.

But midfielder Matteo Pessina poked home the only goal for Italy, turning home a teasing cross from a Marco Verratti free-kick just before half-time.

It left Wales fans fearing that their side might miss out on a last 16 place. And the woe only got worse when Ethan Ampadu saw red for a challenge on Federico Bernardeschi after half-time.  

Bale also missed a gilt-edged chance to draw his side level, blasting a volley over the bar while unmarked at the back post.   

However Wales maintained their 100 per cent record of getting out of the group stages, despite the defeat, because results went their way in the other game of Group A.

Switzerland beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku tonight to finish Group A level with Wales on four points. But they fell short

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