Slovakia overcame a late Russian charge to record a 2-1 victory at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Two moments of Marek Hamsik brilliance clinched a vital three points for the Falcons, while also put a severe dent in Russia’s hopes of featuring in the knockout rounds.
Russia are now on the brink of exiting the tournament with just one point from their first two matches before a clash against Wales.
RUSSIA 1 SLOVAKIA 2
Romania claimed a vital point against Switzerland to keep their Euro 2016 hopes alive after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes.
Stephan Lichsteiner gave away a penalty when he tugged Alexandru Chipciu’s shirt and Bogdan Stancu converted from the spot despite falling as he struck the ball.
The equaliser came from Romania’s failure to clear a corner and Admir Mehmedi pounced with a rasping 12 yard strike.
ROMANIA 1 SWITZERLAND 1
A disappointing France laboured to a hard-fought 2-0 win over a fearless Albania at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
Stoppage time goals from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet proved the difference on the night, sparing Les Bleus’ blushes for a second consecutive game.
The result sees France move outright top of the group and become the first country to qualify for the knockout phase of the Euros.
FRANCE 2 ALBANIA 0
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