: Wales players wear t-shirts saluting their army of fans who serenade them in return after the side's historic Euro 2016 run comes to an end in Lyon with a 2-0 defeat to Portugal

• Wales were bidding to become the first British team to reach a major international tournament final in 50 years
• They faced Portugal - captained by Cristiano Ronaldo - in semi-final tonight, cheered on by more than 20,000 fans
• Millions more were watching at home as the underdog team stood just 90 minutes away from a place in the final
• Following an uneventful first half which saw teams at an even 0-0 Portugal then scored twice in three minutes 
• Match was made more remarkable as it is the first time Wales qualified for a tournament since the 1958 World Cup

Despite the support of 20,000 fans who flocked to Lyon to see their team compete in the semi finals of Euro 2016, plucky underdogs Wales have left the tournament following a 2-0 defeat to Portugal.

Following a strong defence from Wales during the first 45 minutes the teams found themselves at 0-0 at half-time – but after Cristiano Ronaldo's team scored twice in three minutes supporters began looking seriously worried.

In the final five minutes Wales supporters showed their appreciation for their team by bellowing out the national anthem. The match was the first time Wales had qualified for a tournament since the 1958 World Cup.

Following their defeat the team saluted their loyal supporters and thanked host nation France with the words 'Diolch, merci' printed on their red t-shirts - which is Welsh and French for 'thanks'.

In the final five minutes Wales supporters showed their appreciation for their team by bellowing out the national anthem

Despite the support of 20,000 fans who flocked to Lyon to see their team compete in the semi finals of Euro 2016, plucky underdogs Wales have left the tournament following a 2-0 defeat to Portugal thanks to two goals scored by Ronaldo (right) and teammate Nani

More than 20,000 jubilant Wales fans gathered in Lyon for the biggest game in the country's history as they take on Portugal in the semi-finals of Euro 2016 tonight - but after Ronaldo's team scored twice in three minutes Wales fans are looking worried

Ronaldo appeared to turn things around in the second half, heading the ball decisively into the net followed three minutes later by Nani

Portugal players celebrate their opening goal by Cristiano Ronaldo in the first few minutes of the second half against Wales