Monday, June 27, 2016

Euro 2016: Azzuri Oust Two-Time Defending Champs; Three Lions Stunned By Iceland (Roy Hodgson Quits As England Boss)

The European Championship's Round of 16 concluded on Monday with two games contested in France.

At Paris:

Giorgio Chiellini (33') and Graziano Pelle (90'+1, that's him, wearing number nine, celebrating) each scored a goal as Italy ousted defending two-time continental champions Spain 2-0.

Associated Press photo

At Nice:

Ragnar Sigurdsson (6') and Kolbeinn Sigborsson (18') each scored a goal as Iceland, in their first-ever major tournament, shocked England 2-1.  After the match, Three Lions manager Roy Hodgson resigned.

Here's Iceland's Aron Gunnarsson celebrating after his country's historic victory.

EPA photo by Sebastien Nogier

Here are the matchups for the quarterfinal round:

Thursday, at Marseille:

Poland vs. Portugal

Friday, at Villeneuve d'Ascq:

Wales vs. Belgium

Saturday, at Bordeaux:

Germany vs. Italy

Sunday, at Saint-Denis:

France vs. Iceland

All games are set to start at 12:00 PM Pacific Time

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