Euro 2016 - Quarter-Final - France vs Iceland, 8 pm, RTE & ITV

mansize

France v Germany

Kermit.de.frog

This stopped being a game 3 goals a go George.

Irish_rat

namloc1980 wrote: »

France had only given up 4 shots on target in the tournament before tonight (2 of those were penalties). Iceland have had 4 so far tonight.

When you have games against world class opposition such as Iceland, Ireland, Albania and Romania it is a great achievement indeed.

Not to mention a gentlemens agreement before the Swiss game to play out a handy draw.

Agent Coulson

Nice touch that giving him a final run out.

Mr.Nice Guy

5-2!

Harry Palmr

This is why France won't win the Euros

mansize

Game on!

jamescd

Comeback is on again. 5 - 5 here we come

namloc1980

Some spirit in this Iceland team in fairness. They never gave up.

BorneTobyWilde

If Iceland didn't concede 5 they would be winning 0-2 .

MonkieSocks

Brilliant spirit Icelanders

sligeach

The dream is still alive.

Lackey

COME ON MY ICELANDIC SON!!!!!!!!

blindpilot

Iceland deserved their 2 goals for the effort they've put in tonight. But that French defence looks dodge.

Lisha

Go on Iceland !

citytillidie

Iceland winning the 2nd half 2-1

mansize

Yeah but did the iclanders help a granny across the road?

They are fans of the tournament for me

murpho999

Whelan making a big deal about France conceding a goal when 5-1 up with seven mins to go.

the groutch

Looking forward to the Germany - Wales final

Harry Palmr

Nearly 5-3

Irish_rat

NIMAN wrote: »

I love to see how the French players are all laughs and smiles, see how much they are sliming when they are walking off after Germany beat them!

The French have played practically all tier 3 nations so far. They will be found out against the Germans defensively

murpho999

Irish_rat wrote: »

The French have played practically all tier 3 nations so far. They will be found out against the Germans defensively

France look better in attack though, should be a great match.

Mr.Nice Guy

I'm wondering will Kante come back in for the Germany game?

Lackey

Iceland 3 goals down 60 secs left on the clock and they still attacking
What fantastic spirit

mansize

The team of Euro 2016: Iceland!

murpho999

mansize wrote: »

The team of Euro 2016: Iceland!

No, it doesn't work that way.

The team of Euro 2016 will be the one that wins it.

mansize

murpho999 wrote: »

No, it doesn't work that way.

The team of Euro 2016 will be the one that wins it.

People will remember this Iceland side. If France or Germany win nyeh

murpho999

mansize wrote: »

People will remember this Iceland side. If France or Germany win nyeh

Story of the tournament , not team of the tournament.

pajor

Lackey wrote: »

Iceland 3 goals down 60 secs left on the clock and they still attacking
What fantastic spirit

Stan' up an' fight until you hear de bell,
Stan' toe to toe, trade blow fer blow,
Keep punchin' till you make yer punches tell,
Show dat crowd watcher know!
Until you hear dat bell, dat final bell,
Stan' up an' fight like hell!"

Harry Palmr

murpho999 wrote: »

Story of the tournament , not team of the tournament.

Stop pissing on the narrative!

Hammer Archer

mansize wrote: »

Yeah but did the iclanders help a granny across the road?

They are fans of the tournament for me

But how many of them will be at the Íþróttafélagið Fylkir v Vikingur Olafsvik game in the Icelandic premier league, eh?

vidor

murpho999 wrote: »

Story of the tournament , not team of the tournament.

Pedant of the tournament.

mansize

Hammer Archer wrote: »

But how many of them will be at the Íþróttafélagið Fylkir v Vikingur Olafsvik in the Icelandic premier league, eh?

It's all about the Norwegian Premier League

crushproof

Dixon to Petit "we better go to an ad break"
"Why?"
"Cos I wanna disagree with you and we could be here all night."

Ok off to ad break.

Let him argue FFS, another reason why I hate not having a good RTE stream to watch. I read earlier there was a 25 min discussion with no break. Would not get that anywhere else.

PS great fighting spirit by the Icemen tonight.

Elliott S

citytillidie wrote: »

Iceland winning the 2nd half 2-1

My fella actually bet on Iceland to win the second half!

rob316

Germans will beat the french handy enough I'd say. Anyone with Rami, Evra and sagna in defence isn't winning anything.

citytillidie

Lackey wrote: »

Iceland 3 goals down 60 secs left on the clock and they still attacking
What fantastic spirit

Yea remember Ireland drawing 1-1 V Sweden get a throw in with nearly a minute to go and start to piss about meaning as soon as it was taken it was full time instead of one last chance of an attack

mansize

If per capita worked for football as for economies: France, one goal per 13m; Iceland, one per 160K. Bravo Iceland! Unforgettable days.

BorneTobyWilde

They should give Iceland a replica of the trophy made of Ice. They can enjoy it for a little while at least .

BorneTobyWilde

mansize wrote: »

If per capita worked for football as for economies: France, one goal per 13m; Iceland, one per 160K. Bravo Iceland! Unforgettable days.

Their goal per population is through the roof.

BorneTobyWilde

We should all visit Iceland.

I can imagine this run in Euros has done a lot for their tourism .

MonkieSocks

Cheers Iceland, Warriors and Their Fans


Their Team Selection was unique

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVIWI1JybFQ

And this chant was EPIC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlGcIi2IEW0

BorneTobyWilde

Yea
Thay could of chanted ICE ICE BABY
But they were far more creative .

BorneTobyWilde

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

We should all visit Iceland.

I can imagine this run in Euros has done a lot for their tourism .

Dude why you posting a pic of tony starks house

fryup

thanks a lot iceland you just cost me €10

why did they change their tactics for this game?? why did they play so high against France of all teams ??

greendom

crushproof wrote: »

Dixon to Petit "we better go to an ad break"
"Why?"
"Cos I wanna disagree with you and we could be here all night."

Ok off to ad break.

Let him argue FFS, another reason why I hate not having a good RTE stream to watch. I read earlier there was a 25 min discussion with no break. Would not get that anywhere else.

PS great fighting spirit by the Icemen tonight.

What argument was brewing?

greendom

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I'm wondering will Kante come back in for the Germany game?

For sure, to provide more protection to the defence. Similar to the Ireland game he will be subbed for a Coman or Martial if they are chasing the game.

Elliott S

Francie Barrett wrote: »

+1

no shame to be defeated by this French team.

Absolutely not! I thought anyway that the Irish team did themselves proud out there, and after last night's game I'm even more convinced of that fact! COYBIG.

iroced

Kobe248 wrote: »

Hardly say a Deschamps coached team is well drilled

?
On the contrary, I find our current national side to be an anti-Deschamps styled team. Not solid at the back, bombing forward and capable of scoring lots of goals.
Deschamps is a disciple of Jacquet. Solid at the back first with a defense-oriented midfield. But considering the players we have I think we'd be better off playing like Spain or Germany with an attack-minded midfield.

mansize wrote: »

Giroud gets a standing ovation off the French fans 😱😱😱😱

Don't get it wrong. Only a little minority of idiotic communitarianistic pro-Benzema scum were booing him.

NIMAN wrote: »

I love to see how the French players are all laughs and smiles, see how much they are sliming when they are walking off after Germany beat them!

Wow :eek: ?! That is some level of hatred!

Irish_rat wrote: »

Not to mention a gentlemens agreement before the Swiss game to play out a handy draw.

True we did not give it 100% but don't forget the three crossbars and the penalty the Swiss could have been given in the last minute.

greendom wrote: »

For sure, to provide more protection to the defence. Similar to the Ireland game he will be subbed for a Coman or Martial if they are chasing the game.

Well. Deschamps is hesitating. Matuidi & Pogba are more efficient in the 4-2-3-1 with Sissoko on the right. Sissoko can cover them when they bomb forward, he also helps out Sagna defensively and allow him to attack more and finally he enables Griezmann to play higher up the field and combine well with Giroud. This has worked great for the last game and a half (7 goals scored, most of them involving G-G).
The only other alternative is a 4-4-2 diamond with Matuidi down and Payet up. Pogba on his favourite left side and Coman on the right. That would look far too much attacking for Deschamps though.