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Slovakia have successfully appealed against UEFA's decision for their match against Wales to be played behind closed doors.

UEFA announced on Monday that Wales' crunch Euro 2020 qualifier in Trnava must be played in an empty stadium because of racist behaviour of Slovakian fans during their clash with Hungary in Budapest earlier this month.

There was mass discontent among Wales fans, many of whom had spent hundreds of pounds on flights and accommodation for the game on October 10.

But they were offered a glimmer of hope when Slovakia said they intended on appealing the decision and the outcome will come as a huge relief for Wales fans and the team.

Wales players have often spoken about how much of a lift the travelling support gives the squad and, with everything still to play for in Group E, they will hope the decision provides an extra boost to the camp ahead of the all-important clash.

They sit three points behind Slovakia but, crucially, with a game in hand.

Ryan Giggs' side then face Croatia at home just three days after the must-win fixture in Slovakia, a crucial period of just a few days which will likely go a long way to determining whether Wales qualify for next year's showpiece.