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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. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    The comeback is on!

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Terrible first post 🙁

  2. kapulasta
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    4-5 incoming?

  3. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    As I only have Umtiti, maybe it's better for me that Iceland scored the goal as many have double or triple France defence?

  4. X T I A N
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    0 clean sheets this round

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      But Hector assist 😉

  5. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    PAYET (C) + GIROUD

  6. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud! Payet assist!

  7. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Yes Payet (c) to Giroud!

  8. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud

    Donkey Kong

  9. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Comeback over

  10. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud again.

  11. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    And off he goes

  12. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Wow, that assist.

  13. JJO
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Needed 1 year to get it but
    ManCity has Sterling,Silver and Ag in their attack

    1. kapulasta
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cool

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud off before 60 mins . Will this affect his bonus points ?

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Who is Silver?

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Silva

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          So, technically not Silver Then.

          1. JJO
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Your phone is ringing,go answer it

  14. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Captained Koscielny over Giroud 😎

  15. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    59 minutes 😆

      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      lol@Giroud owners!

    1. gazza0088
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      technically that's the 60th minute? =/

      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yes, but only 59 minutes played.

  16. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud off before 60

  17. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud

    59 minutes 46 seconds

  18. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Said it before and i'll say it again no one in the world of football delivers a ball like Payet

    1. Why Always Me
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Agree

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I do.

    3. KingZamalek
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Messi.

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        No

    4. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He closes his eyes and dreams of Andy Carroll

    5. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Joe Allan disagrees

    6. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nope, only better.

    7. Jbuckl1878
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Can't see him staying at west ham for too long

    8. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Errr a certain Mr Kane may have something to say about that

  19. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud owners denied that vital extra point for 60 mins.

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I can hear the sound of fuzzy warbles tapping away as we speak

  20. ronty
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Griezmann (c)

    That 1 pt extra 😛

  21. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    They round 59+ to 60, so 2p.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Aye. 59 and however many seconds is the 60th minute.

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      The rule says that?

      1. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Happened before to someone, just what uefa do.

  22. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    My differential is limping badly.

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Try viagra

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I limped right into that one.

    2. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      You should probably go see a doctor for that mate

  23. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Captained Payet once in this euro's and he got me 4 pts 😀

  24. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What a save

  25. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What a save Lloris!

  26. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Superb save

  27. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    You stupid napoleon descendants, let him effing finish his 60 minutes

    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Forward
    Olivier Giroud

    POINTS DISTRIBUTION
    STATISTICS VALUE POINTS
    Minutes Played 60 2
    Goals Scored 2 8
    Assists 1 3
    Total 13

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Where did you get those?

      1. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        click player name 😀

  28. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Did Giroud get he extra point for 60 minutes?

  29. TJ_777
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Griez(c) + Payet + Lloris 36 points so far wow

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Shame the clean sheet dissappeared wasn't it