Arsenal
striker Olivier Giroud scored twice while Antonine Griezmann, Paul
Pogba and Dimitri Payet also got their name on the scoresheet as France beat Iceland 5-2 at St-Denis on Sunday evening to secure their passage to the semifinals of Euro 2016.
Didier Deschamps made two changes to the side that won 2-1 against
Ireland in their last match: Samuel Umtiti made his international debut
in place of suspended Adil Rami, while N’Golo Kante, also suspended, is
replaced by Moussa Sissoko.
Dimitri Payet drilled a low 20-yard shot that goalkeeper Halldorsson
spilt out in front of him, but grabbed the loose ball in time.
France took an early lead through Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud.
Matuidi played a lovely pass over the top of the defence to Giroud, who
down the inside left channel scored with an excellent first-time shot.
