Iceland hearts broken as France wins 5-2 to reach Euro 2016 semi-final

July 3, 2016 at 18:54

Iceland’s remarkable Euro 2016 campaign came to an end as they fell to a 5-2 defeat to host-nation France in an entertaining quarter-final match in Saint-Denis.

France controlled large parts of the game and put in a superb first-half performance that saw them go in 4-0 up at the break. Iceland came into the game more in the second half and scored twice, but France also scored again to ensure they ran out comfortable 5-2 winners.

France end Iceland's remarkable run to reach #EURO2016 semi-finals.#FRAISL pic.twitter.com/LNIeodVhTB
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) July 3, 2016

The result sends France through to a semi-final clash against Germany at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Thursday.
For Iceland, it brings to an end a wonderful run at a tournament in which they defied expectations.

Appearing for the first time in a major tournament finals, the Icelanders have captured headlines and hearts around the world through their determined style of play and the vociferous support of their fans.

The nation with a population of just 330,000 had progressed to the quarter-final stage following an unbeaten three matches in the group stage and a historic win against England in the first knockout round.

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