Euro 2016 : Iceland beats Austria 2-1 to qualify for the Round of 16
SAINT DENIS, Jun. 22, 2016 (AMP) — France 2016 : Iceland defeated Austria by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Euro group stage game on Wednesday night at the Stade de France in Saint Denis.
Iceland dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Böðvarsson in the 18th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Icelanders further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Traustason in stoppage time.
Iceland advance to the Round of 16. Austria is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Iceland at the Euro
- First appearance
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
Austria at the Euro
- 2 appearance (2008)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
Iceland
2:1
Austria
2:1 (1:0)
- 22 June 2016
- 18:00
- Saint Denis
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Hungary | 5 |
| Iceland | 5 |
 Portugal | 3 |
| Austria | 1 |
Matches
Euro History
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