Euro 2016: France put an end to Iceland’s fairytale run, enter semis

A France supporter holding a "Super Victor" doll, the tournament mascot, waits for the start of the Euro 2016 quarterfinal. (AP PHOTO)

Updated on: Jul 04, 2016 12:58 PM IST

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A France supporter holding a "Super Victor" doll, the tournament mascot, waits for the start of the Euro 2016 quarterfinal. (AP PHOTO)

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Iceland's defender Ragnar Sigurdsson (L) and France's forward Olivier Giroud vie for the ball. (AFP PHOTO)

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Iceland's blue mohawk fans react as Iceland finish with an ‘icy’ stop at the Euro 2016. (AFP PHOTO)

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It’s a high stakes quarter final with all heads vying for the ball . (AFP PHOTO)

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Iceland joint head coach Lars Lagerback reacts to the ‘brain less’ performance. (reuters photo)

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France's midfielder Blaise Matuidi celebrates with an impromptu dance after the Euro 2016 quarter-final. (AFP photo)

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An Iceland supporter looks on with sadness as the game is lost . (AFP photo)

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France's forward Olivier Giroud vies for the ball against Iceland's defender Ragnar Sigurdsson during the Euro 2016 quarter-final. (AFP photo)

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Iceland's midfielder Aron Gunnarsson reacts after the Euro 2016 quarter-final loss with the universal sign of seeking forgiveness and showing gratitude. (AFP photo)

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France teammates celebrate with scorer France's midfielder Paul Pogba (15) the team's second goal. (AFP photo)

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Iceland's fans react with disappointment over their crippling loss. (AFP photo)

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France's defender Patrice Evra (C) is hugged by forward Olivier Giroud as they acknowledge the fans after France beat Iceland. (AFP photo)

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Iceland's midfielder Aron Gunnarsson reacts with tears in his eyes after loosing to France. (AFP photo)

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French players celebrate their win. (AFP photo)

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A young Iceland supporter looks on at the start of the Euro 2016 quarter-final football match between France and Iceland. (AFP photo)