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Iceland Women vs France Women. Women's European Championship Group D.

New York StadiumAttendance7,392.

Iceland Women 1

  • D Brynjarsdottir (102nd minute pen)

France Women 1

  • M Malard (1st minute)

Iceland 1-1 France: Early Melvine Malard goal cancelled out by Dagy Brynjarsdottir penalty but Iceland exit Euros

Melvine Malard scores the fastest goal of Women's Euro 2022 as Group D table-toppers France held to draw by Iceland, ending their 16-match winning run; France play the Netherlands in the final quarter-final on Friday at the New York Stadium in Rotherham

France's Melvine Malard (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Group D match at the New York Stadium, Rotherham. Picture date: Monday July 18, 2022.
Image: Melvine Malard celebrates France's opener

France forward Melvine Malard scored the fastest goal of the Women's Euro 2022 as Les Bleues drew with Iceland, who became the first side ever to go out of the tournament despite remaining unbeaten.

Iceland, who previously drew 1-1 with Belgium and Italy, maintained their quarter-final chances until their last group game, but Belgium's 1-0 win over the Italians secured them second spot in Group D on four points.

It took 43 seconds for forward Malard to put already-qualified France ahead with a low shot from the edge of the box, making it the quickest goal of this year's tournament so far.

But Iceland, who grew into the game as the first half wore on, continued to give absolutely everything in the second period, as Agla Maria Albertsdottir and captain Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir came close to scoring.

Corinne Diacre's France, one of the tournament favourites, saw two goals ruled out by VAR towards the end of the game before Iceland grabbed a consolation goal in the 12th-minute of stoppage time through a penalty by Dagny Brynjarsdottir.

Iceland's Dagny Brynjarsdottir scores their side's first goal of the game from a penalty during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Group D match at the New York Stadium, Rotherham. Picture date: Monday July 18, 2022
Image: Dagny Brynjarsdottir scores from the spot deep into added-time

Brynjarsdottir's effort meant France's 16-match winning run came to a close, but their minds were already switching to the prospect of a last-eight clash with reigning champions the Netherlands.

What's next?

France will take on the Netherlands in the final quarter-final on Friday at the New York Stadium in Rotherham; kick-off at 8pm.

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Follow Euro 2022 across Sky Sports

Keep up with all the latest from Euro 2022 across Sky Sports and Sky Sports News this summer.

Coverage will be anchored by Sky Sports WSL presenter Caroline Barker, alongside Jessica Creighton and Kyle Walker. Meanwhile, Karen Carney, Sue Smith, Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Laura Bassett will give analysis throughout the tournament.

They will also be joined by experienced England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and Manchester City defender Esme Morgan.

The pundits and presenters will work from the Sky Sports Women's Euro 2022 Mobile Presentation Bus, which will follow the Sky Sports News team around the country to the various stadiums where matches are being played.

In addition, Sky Sports' Essential Football Podcast will be rebranded for the tournament to Sky Sports Women's Euros Podcast from 21 June. Hosted by Charlotte Marsh and Anton Toloui, it will feature exclusive news and player interviews in addition to a strong programme line-up around the tournament.

Euro 2022: The knock-outs...

Quarter-finals

Wednesday July 20

Quarter-final 1: England vs Spain - kick-off 8pm, Brighton and Hove Community Stadium

Thursday July 21

Quarter-final 2: Germany vs Austria - kick-off 8pm, London Community Stadium

Friday July 22

Quarter-final 3: Sweden vs Belgium - kick-off 8pm, Leigh Sports Village

Quarter-final 4: France vs Netherlands - kick-off 8pm, New York Stadium

Semi-finals

Tuesday July 26

Semi-final 1: Winners quarter-final 1 vs Winners quarter-final 3 - kick-off 8pm, Bramall Lane

Wednesday July 27

Semi-final 2: Winners quarter-final 2 vs Winners quarter-final 4 - kick-off 8pm, Stadium MK

Final

Sunday July 31

Winners semi-final 1 vs Winners semi-final 2 - kick-off 5pm, Wembley

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