Euro 2016 Wrap : Alli Works 90-Minute Shift As Ex-Nigeria Coach Lagerback Takes Iceland To Utopia
Published: June 27, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the 2016 European Championship on Monday, June 27th.
Iceland, who are managed by former Nigeria coach Lars Lagerbäck, have advanced to the quarterfinals of the competition at the expense of England, thanks to their 2-1 win at the Allianz Riviera (Nice).
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli worked a ninety-minute shift for the Three Lions while number 19 Ross Barkley was an unused substitute.
Skipper Wayne Rooney scored from the penalty spot to give England the lead after four minutes, only for Sigurðsson to restore parity for Iceland two minutes later. On 18 minutes, Sigþórsson netted what turned out to be game-winner.
Earlier in the day, Italy knocked out the holders Spain, it finished 2-0 at Stade de France (Paris). West Ham’s Angelo Ogbonna was on the bench throughout the duration of the contest.
On 33 minutes, Chiellini opened scoring for the Italians before Pellè extinguished hope of the opponents mounting a comeback with a goal in the first minute of stoppage time.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : Twitter.com
Iceland, who are managed by former Nigeria coach Lars Lagerbäck, have advanced to the quarterfinals of the competition at the expense of England, thanks to their 2-1 win at the Allianz Riviera (Nice).
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli worked a ninety-minute shift for the Three Lions while number 19 Ross Barkley was an unused substitute.
Skipper Wayne Rooney scored from the penalty spot to give England the lead after four minutes, only for Sigurðsson to restore parity for Iceland two minutes later. On 18 minutes, Sigþórsson netted what turned out to be game-winner.
Earlier in the day, Italy knocked out the holders Spain, it finished 2-0 at Stade de France (Paris). West Ham’s Angelo Ogbonna was on the bench throughout the duration of the contest.
On 33 minutes, Chiellini opened scoring for the Italians before Pellè extinguished hope of the opponents mounting a comeback with a goal in the first minute of stoppage time.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : Twitter.com
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