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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. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud got 60

    1. Les Bleus
      10 years, 4 months ago

      59'40

      1. POKE JOHN BALLS THE SECOND
        10 years, 4 months ago

        they rounded it up to the nearest minute

  2. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    UEFA don't know how long an hour is...

  3. Dušan Citizen
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Only one more goal from Payet. Or assist to Umtiti.

  4. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Payet cross Koscielny goal and my life is made

    1. milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      This!

  5. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Take Greaseman off please.

    1 goal away from losing the ML.

    1. Les Bleus
      10 years, 4 months ago

      3 games left after this

  6. AlCapwnUK
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone who claims Gignac is better than Giroud is so very wrong

  7. Syd.
    10 years, 4 months ago

    They took Donkey off and brought an even bigger Donkey on

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That would be a mule

  8. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Mini league before tonight:

    Sagna + 13 points v Lloris, Umtiti, Pogba, Payet, Griezmann (c)

    I'll take it.

  9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Donkeys are better than gignac

  10. Les Bleus
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Cameraman picking out those Icelandic women spot on 😉

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I prefer to just have a second screen with p0rn on it while watching the football.

  11. BUZZBOMB ♡
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is it me or does the picture for the article above have the blurriest pair of didiers alternating ?

  12. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I feel for those who kept Hector/Hazard/Lewandowski/Renato as their captain

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nah. Only wusses stick on such low scores.

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        10 years, 4 months ago

        How my armband has been passed on this round...

        Ronaldo > Hazard > Hector > Griezmann

        🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

    2. VS10_
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'm sure they knew the risks.

      1. Delima
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Glad i changed to Giroud

  13. nigey88
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Does the 3rd place match count for Fantasy?

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It would if there was one.

      1. nigey88
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Oh stupid me

  14. Dušan Citizen
    10 years, 4 months ago

    LOLOLOL KOSC OUT

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Lol?

  15. Syd.
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Mangala on

  16. the axolotl
    10 years, 4 months ago

    this is kind of cool and strange, all germany's penos at once from last night.

    https://twitter.com/AnfieldLeak/status/749697183054725121

  17. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Kosc CS locked. 😎

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      They'll round the amount of goals down to 0, so you're right.

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      10 years, 4 months ago

      sorry?

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        10 years, 4 months ago

        You are forgiven, son.

  18. Total Foot 5
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Gunnarson is one strong midfielder...plays for cardiff

  19. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Umtiti yellow 🙁

  20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Umtiti fail

    1. Jack Frost
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Umtiti has one more point than my Rami. LOL. Right?

  21. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is there a way to delete your team?

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Make loads of transfers and ruin it.

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Too late for that

      2. KingNidge
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Already done that

      3. Ayew Serious
        10 years, 4 months ago

        That'll deal with the temptation of coming back, thanks

        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 4 months ago

          FPL tomorrow mate that's all that matters

  22. Ten Season Wonder
    10 years, 4 months ago

    41 points tonight for me so far

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Down to 40 with Umtiti booking here

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        10 years, 4 months ago

        aaah yeah same as.

        Greizmann (c), Payet, Umtiti, Kos, Lloris are mine

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Same apart from I have Sagna instead of Kosc

          1. Ten Season Wonder
            10 years, 4 months ago

            we will have a faily steep rise tonight 🙂

  23. Dušan Citizen
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I want to marry Icelandic girl.

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 4 months ago

      But then you would be stuck with just 1.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I don't get it.

        1. Epic Fail
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I bet you don't.

          1. Dušan Citizen
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Nice, screw someone who doesn't speak English perfectly. I bet you are proud.

            1. Zasa
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Don't think his wife would approve of that...

  24. Ten Season Wonder
    10 years, 4 months ago

    This is reminiscent of the Germany-Brazil game 2 years ago

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, nothing compares to that.

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Iceland wont give up

  25. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rami to Umtiti looks like a shrewd move now. 😎

  26. Thomass
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Tomorrow.....#FPL

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 4 months ago

      4am

      1. Thomass
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Haha! Has that ever happened?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Depends what country you are in.

          1. Thomass
            10 years, 4 months ago

            UK

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              10 years, 4 months ago

              But didn't you just leave?

          2. Wilshere Knowledge
            10 years, 4 months ago

            😆

    2. Delima
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Is FPL online tomorrow? Can't wait.

      1. Thomass
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Look below

  27. Dušan Citizen
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Conan on

  28. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    @markrogers1 30
    New site tomorrow, not long now. #FPL

    1. Dušan Citizen
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Does it mean FPL will be opened tomorrow or just new site lauched?

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No idea.

      2. Ludo
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I think you'll be able to register, but it'll be another week until the game is released, but could be wrong.

  29. tm245
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud 11
    Payet 10
    Griezemann 9

    Is that correct?

    1. Dušan Citizen
      10 years, 4 months ago

      giroud 13

      1. tm245
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks.

      2. Jack Frost
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Griez.. 12

        1. tm245
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Two assists?

    2. VS10_
      10 years, 4 months ago

      no?

  30. Thomass
    10 years, 4 months ago

    2-1 Iceland