Euro 2016 Photos

Euro 2016: Switzerland Hold France, Albania Register Historic Win Over Romania

June 20, 2016 10:22

France topped Group A after being held to a goalless draw by Switzerland. Both teams made it to the last 16. Albania shocked Romania to keep their last 16 hopes alive

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French president Francois Hollande (centre) was in attendance to witness his team take on Switzerland at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Lille (All Images: AFP)
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Antoine Griezmann failed to replicate his heroics from France's previous game against Albania
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Paul Pogba, who has been linked with a big move to the Premier League, almost gave France the lead, however, hit the woodwork twice from long range
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Not only was Stephan Lichtsteiner a rock at the back for Switzerland, he consistently forayed down the right flank causing the French defence some headaches
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Dimitri Payet, who has been one of the most impressive players in this year's tournament, went close to scoring after rattling the bar
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Paul Pogba (right) bossed the midfield as France progressed into the knockout stages as Group A winners
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Along with France, Switzerland too reached the last 16 from Group A after being placed second in the group with five points
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Meanwhile, in the other Group A match, Albania fans had a reason to cheer as their team beat Romania 1-0
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Armando Sadiku gave Albania the lead against Romania with a cushioned header just before half-time
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The 25-year-old Zurich forward looped a Ledian Memushaj cross over Romania goalie Ciprian Tatarasanu, who should've done better
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Romania's forward Denis Alibec had to be carried of the pitch on a stretcher after suffering an injury
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Romania's supporters set off a flare before the crucial clash with a banner saying 'Now or never'
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The whole Albania squad came together to celebrate their first ever goal at a European Championship
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Albania finished third in Group A with three points and kept their hopes alive of reaching the last 16 of the tournament

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