Marek Hamsik see off Russia, France qualify for knockout and Romania drew with Swiss

Group B    Slovakia            beat                  Russia 2-1

                    Weiss 32’, Hamsik45’             Gulshakov 80’

  Group A  Romania         Drew               Switzerland 1-1

                    Stancu 18’ pen                        Mehmedi 57’

Group A   France         beat                            Albania 2-0

                   Griezmann 90’, Payet 90’+6’

Marek Hamsik, the Napoli midfielder, stars in creating a goal by assisting Valdimir and scoring another one to beat Russia 2-1 in their Group B match in Lille. Denis Gllushakov pulled a late goal back for Russia.

 

Bogdan Stancu of Romania converts his second spot kick of the tournament  through a penalty.

Bayer Leverkusen Winger Admir Mehmedi equalised for Switzerland by closing down his strike on the bounce  whistling into the top corner.

 

 

France in last 16 after two late goals from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet to reach the Euro 2016 knockout stage.

Albania hit the post after half-time when Ledian Memushaj ‘s cross past France keeper Hugo Lloris. French striker Olivier Giroud also hit the post, before substitute intercepted Adil Rami’s right-wing cross.France had 6 corners and had 60% possession, compared to Albania’s 4 and 40%.