Amidst all the pandemonium that broke out on the Cardiff City Stadium pitch as Wales booked their place at a World Cup for the first time in 64 years, there was also time for a quieter moment of reflection.
That was certainly the case for Aaron Ramsey, with the talismanic midfielder finding time to seek out his family for a tender moment of celebration on the side of the pitch moments after the 1-0 victory over Ukraine.
As the rain poured down, Ramsey's wife Colleen and son Sonny greeted the Rangers midfielder for a huge embrace. There was plenty for Ramsey to celebrate, with Ramsey winning his 73rd cap. Throw in the fact that he, along with his team-mates, reached a first World Cup in 64 years and it wasn't a bad day at the office.
The 31-year-old also captured the mood perfectly with his post-match interview.
"Unbelievable," said an incredulous Aaron Ramsey to Sky Sport afterwards. "Little old Wales in a World Cup, eh? To get to three major tournaments and top it off with a World Cup, it's something else."
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