 "France vs Iceland another chapter in Twitterati’s love-hate relationship with Olivier Giroud")
Olivier Giroud aka the ‘French Jesus’ scored twice to take man-of-the-match honours as France thrashed Iceland 5-2 on Sunday to set up a Euro 2016 semi-final clash against world champions Germany. Giroud fired France ahead after just 12 minutes at a rain-drenched Stade de France and got his second after the break as the hosts put down the tournament giantkillers who beat England 2-1. [caption id=“attachment_2871784” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  France’s forward Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Euro 2016 quarter-final. AFP[/caption] “We scored five goals, we are very satisfied but Iceland never gave up. They fought with valour, they were very determined,” said the Arsenal striker. “I want to pay tribute to them. They had a wonderful Euro,” added Giroud, who said the match could have been his best in the French team. He could well have had a hat-trick but was substituted after his second goal because he has a yellow card hanging over him and could not risk a second booking and a suspension. But no amount of goals, shots, assists or tributes to the opposition could save the French god from Twitterati, who found it a perfect day to tap into their love-hate relationship with him.
BUUUUUT DE GIROUD ! #FRAISL pic.twitter.com/NMfg3xIQZN
— Konbini sports (@Konbinisports) July 3, 2016
You know you’re screwed when Giroud buries his first chance
— Ryan Rosenblatt, World Series Champion (@RyanRosenblatt) July 3, 2016
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— Alex Stone (@AlexStone7) July 3, 2016
Tonight, Giroud scores for #FRA.
Who said Arsene doesn't know what he's doing?!
Olivier Giroud
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 3, 2016
France’s first goal in the first-half of a match at #EURO2016#Nutmeg#FRA 1-0 #ISL pic.twitter.com/v6pDjAskmA
When you backed Giroud to score first... #FRAISL pic.twitter.com/MhH4fr2cJK
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) July 3, 2016
Giroud flicks the ball into his path perfectly, 'he half misses it' says Hoddle. Right there is the problem with Giroud - perception.
— Daily Cannon is on Bluesky (@DailyCannon) July 3, 2016
Wenger's here at the Stade de France - Giroud could be what he's looking for in the transfer window
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) July 3, 2016
Giroud is a golden god...today. #FRAvISL
— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) July 3, 2016
When you realise you'll have to compete with Giroud... pic.twitter.com/Y0x13McOiV
— Hassan (@ClassofBergkamp) July 3, 2016
Arsenal fans when Giroud scores #FRAISL pic.twitter.com/5J0oFtLUXo
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) July 3, 2016
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