YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS (FOOTBALL): The under 17 Greek national team progressed to the Elite Round of 2020 UEFA European Championship qualifying, but the under 19 side conceded a potentially crucial defeat.
Greece cruise against Iceland to set-up Sweden decider
AGONAsport World Cup Daily Recap, Day 13: Messi And Argentina Find A Way Through
WORLD SOCCER (FIFA WORLD CUP): Argentina were the big winners in Day 13 action of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Albiceleste rode to victory over Nigeria on the back of two superb goals from Lionel Messi and Marcos Rojo. The win sent Argentina to the Round of 16 and left Nigeria on the outside looking in. Elsewhere, Iceland lost the opportunity to go through as they fell 2-1 to Croatia. In Group C, France and Denmark both went through after their 0-0 draw and Peru picked up a victory with a 2-0 result over Australia, the Socceroos losing the match they needed to win in order to advance.
AGONAsport World Cup Daily Recap, Day 9: Brazil and Nigeria Win; Swiss Seal Comeback Victory
WORLD SOCCER (FIFA WORLD CUP): Brazil avoided a second consecutive draw with a couple of dramatic late strikes to defeat Costa Rica 2-0 on Day 9 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Ahmed Musa produced a superb performance leading Nigeria past Iceland 2-0 and Switzerland defeated Serbia 2-1 in an exciting comeback win.
AGONAsport World Cup Daily Recap, Day 3: Argentina Stymied, France Slip Past Socceroos
Greece thrash Iceland in EuroBasket Opener
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece opened up its EuroBasket 2017 campaign with an impressive 90-61 win over Iceland in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday. An energetic Thanasis Antetokounmpo helped Greece find its groove after a mediocre second quarter, but it was Nikos Pappas who led all scorers with 20 points off the bench. **HIGHLIGHTS**
Finally...France
WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): France finally looked like the favorites of the tournament after an emphatic 5-2 win over Iceland in the quarter-finals. France dominated the game and took a 4-0 lead by halftime! This is the first convincing performance from the hosts and they will now face Germany in the semi-finals. Iceland’s magical run comes to a close.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Good Ole England...
WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): England does what it knows best...choke at a major tournament. Iceland came away with a well-deserved 2-1 victory over England and advanced to the quarter-finals. England took an early lead with Rooney, but two goals within 15 minutes was enough to give Iceland the win. Another tournament ends in disappointment for England as Iceland will go on to play France on Friday.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Ronaldo Squeezes Portugal Through, Iceland Moves On
WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Cristiano Ronaldo’s two goals and one assist kept Portugal alive at Euro 2016 despite their third draw from three matches. Portugal came back three times to tie Hungary 3-3 on the final matchday of Group F. Iceland defeated Austria 2-1 with a late goal and finished second behind Hungary. Portugal advanced as one of the top four third placed teams.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Hungary Stay Atop, A Night to Forget for Ronaldo
WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): A late own goal from Iceland gave Hungary an important point in their quest to progress from the group stage. In Group F’s other match, Ronaldo failed to convert a penalty, on a night where he became Portugal’s most capped player, as Portugal played to a goalless draw with Austria.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Hungary Shock Austria, Iceland Steal a Point from Portugal
WORLD SOCCER (UEFA EURO 2016): Group F provided surprising results as Hungary defeated Austria 2-0 and Iceland drew Portugal 1-1. Hungary sits atop of the group with 3 points while Portugal and Iceland trail with 1 point each. Austria has work to do in their final 2 matches as they sit in last place with 0 points.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Set Plays…Step Back
GREEK NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM: Greece had a 2-0 lead until three conceded goals from set plays resulted in a 2-3 defeat for Greece in today’s friendly against Iceland. Both goals for Greece came from Fortounis, the first with a penalty. The defeat comes after Thursday’s friendly win versus Montenegro.**HIGHLIGHTS**
