(Reuters) – Manager Rob Page praised the character of his players after Wales salvaged a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their European Championship opener in Baku on Saturday, 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.
Another headed goal 16 minutes from time from the hard-working Cardiff City forward Kieffer Moore rescued a point from a game in which Page’s side were largely second-best.