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3 July 2016 1631 comments
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The quarter-finals stage of Euro 2016 conclude this evening as France and Iceland go head-to-head in the Stade de France.

After falling behind to early spot-kicks last time out, both sides chalked up 2-1 comeback wins over Republic of Ireland and England rrspectively, though it’s fair to say that Les Bleus are firm favourites for the 8pm clash.

Bearing in mind that Iceland’s average of 28.9% possession is less than any team in the tournament, we can expect France to dominate proceedings tonight as their opponents sit back and soak up the pressure.

Didier Deschamps’ troops have registered more than double the number of attempts on goal (75 to 31) as their opponents, though the hosts have managed just 22 shots on target to the Scandinavians’ 14. Indeed, Iceland have matched France’s six goals for the tournament so far thanks to an eye-catching 19.4% conversion rate – the highest of any side in Euro 2016.

At the back, the numbers again lean towards the French. Iceland have conceded an effort every 4.8 minutes – that’s quicker than any other team – and have allowed their opponents 79 attempts on goal to France’s 30.

Despite conceding just four times, then, the underdogs face a tough task to upset the form book yet again and clinch a place in Thursday’s semi-final against Joachim Low’s World Champions.

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  1. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Game over

  2. andy85wsm
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Griezmann (c) to Pogba!! Lovely 😎

    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Same 😀

  3. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Pogba goal

    Greaseman assist

  4. JayC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    PP!!!!!

  5. Woeisme
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Just went up 40 million

    1. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You wot!!?

      1. Woeisme
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Pogbas transfer fee!

    2. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Anybody could score against Iceland 🙂

      1. Woeisme
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Tell it to Harry

      2. Epic Fail
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Even England scored against them.

        1. Syd.
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          That was a jammy penalty

      3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Even Rooney scored against them.

  6. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Pogba captainers, unite!

  7. Ziro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Captain success at last

  8. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I prayed for Pogba 🙂

    Griezmann assist wasn't very nice though 😆

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Long long night for Iceland

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nights last 24 hours in Iceland

  9. Zasa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    That jump from Pogba was beautiful

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Knocked the defender to next week.

        1. Epic Fail
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          At least he went straight into the recovery position.

          1. Zasa
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            🙂

  10. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Iceland defender got the last touch before it went over the line so it might yet be a Pogba assist

    1. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It was on target anyway

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        🎣

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          😆

        2. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Lol i had to put my nose right up the the screen to make that out 😆

        3. Zasa
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          What witchcraft is this?

            1. Zasa
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Reported for 1337 hackzorz

        4. Epic Fail
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          😀

      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Was it though? It's debatable

  11. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Was very close to captain PP, but then went with Payet.. Let's do something Dimitri 😀

    5 French players looks good so far!

  12. Planet Jo
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Why have France 'learned' from our problems with the long throw? (Glenn Hoddle).

    Maybe they're just better organised defensively?

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's the 9th time they have mentioned England

    2. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They've learned not to be crap.

  13. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lol

  14. andy85wsm
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If Matuidi is really allowed to leave PSG I'd love for United to be in for him.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He's brilliant. I wouldn't be surprised if United move for Neves though - Porto can't afford to keep him. And his agent is Mendes.

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He'd be a beautiful addition. 🙂

  15. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I want to punch Glenn Hoddle in the face.

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Get to the back of the queue please

    2. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      what did he say? he is one of the way out there candidates on the bookies to replace Woy

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Everything he says annoys me, but most of all he goes on and on and on about zonal marking.

        I think he might actually be the most stupid person in England. Would put Wolly and his brolly to shame in terms of ineptitude if he were appointed.

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No way. The man is a legend.

  16. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Payet looks like he's put on a few pounds

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lowered his centre of gravity

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I was actually thinking this lol

    3. KingNidge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looked like this all season.. i like his chubby cheeks

      1. Zasa
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Now these are some chubby cheeks, https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmdsvgdW8AAzwaR.jpg

        1. KingNidge
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hazard would put those to shame

          1. Zasa
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Debatable, is Hazard's derrière trending on twitter? Didn't think so m8

    4. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pie ate

      What do you expect

  17. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone go Lloris C? for that potential 12 pter + any saves

    went payet, thot the CS was quite realistic

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah.

  18. Woeisme
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who the F00k wears 1-11 for France?

  19. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Payet C goal!

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Greaseman assists Payet. French owners rocking.

  20. andy85wsm
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Griezmann (c) to Payet 😀

  21. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Payet C :....unite 🙂

  22. Lord Mayor's Croupier
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard twisters breathe a sigh of relief 🙂

  23. Tommytour
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Needed that 🙂

    1. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't need that 🙁

  24. AlCapwnUK
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Payet looks so happy. Good for him

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Would be a bit weird if he wasn't happy.

  25. Thomas M.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Griezmann (c) with second assist, lovely. Payet goal is a bonus

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      And now a goal.

  26. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What a midfield.

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Greaseman 4

  27. KingNidge
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    go on skipper