Iceland Stuns England, Advances to Euro 2016 Quarterfinals
England's Humiliating Exit
England suffered a shocking elimination from Euro 2016, falling to underdogs Iceland in a stunning 2-1 upset in the round of 16. Wayne Rooney's early penalty gave England a glimmer of hope, but Iceland's Ragnár Sigurðsson and Kolbeinn Sigþórsson scored within 12 minutes to secure a historic victory.
Line-ups and Match Details
England starting lineup: Hart; Walker, Cahill, Smalling, Rose; Alli, Dier, Rooney; Sturridge, Kane, Sterling
Iceland starting lineup: Halldórsson; Sævarsson, Árnason, Sigurðsson, Skúlason; Gudmundsson, Gunnarsson, Bjarnason; Böðvarsson, Sigþórsson, Finnbogason
The match kicked off at 7:00 PM on June 27th, 2016, at the Allianz Riviera in Nice, France.
Second Time in a Week
This was the second time in a week that Iceland pulled off a major upset at Euro 2016. They had previously stunned Portugal, the reigning European champions, in the group stage.
England's Elimination
England's elimination represents a major disappointment for the Three Lions, who were considered one of the favorites to win the tournament. This is the first time England has failed to reach the quarterfinals of a major competition since Euro 2008.
Iceland's Historic Victory
Iceland's victory is a historic achievement for the small nation. This is the first time they have reached the quarterfinals of a major tournament and marks the biggest shock in European Championship history.
Iceland will now face the winner of the match between France and the Republic of Ireland in the quarterfinals.
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