Euro 2016: Belgium Dominate Second Half, Stifle Ireland; Hungary and Iceland Draw; Cristian Ronaldo's Failed PK Helps Austria Hold Portugal to Scoreless Draw

Saturday marked the conclusion of the second cycle of group-stage games in the European Championship with three games contested in France:

GROUP E:

At Bordeaux:

Romelu Lukaku scored twice (48', 70', that's him celebrating after scoring his second goal) as Belgium erupted for three second-half goals as they dominated the Republic of Ireland 3-0.

Associated Press photo by Petr David Josek

Group E Standings:

1. x-Italy (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2.    Belgium (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3.    Sweden (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4.    Republic of Ireland (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

x-Clinched berth in knockout stage



GROUP F:

At Marseille:
Birkir Saevarsson's own goal in the 87th minute enabled Hungary to gain a 1-1 draw with Iceland.  Gylfi Sigurdosson successfully converted a penalty kick for the Icelanders in the 40th minute.  The fans from Iceland seemed to come in full force for the match in Marseille.

Associated Press photo

At Paris:
Portugal and Austria battled to a 0-0 stalemate.  Here's Cristiano Ronaldo (who missed a penalty-kick attempt in the 79th minute) shown here with a fan who went passed security and took a selfie.

Associated Press photo

Group F Standings:

1. Hungary (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
2. Iceland (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. Portugal (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Austria (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)