Euro 2016 has thrown up a mixed bag of matches and a few surprises thus far.
The highs touched by minnows Iceland and Wales, and the lucky escapes pulled off by plucky Portugal, among other exciting contests, have garnered ecstatic reactions, crazy player celebrations and jubilant fans savouring in the momentary joy.
Rediff.com presents a flashback of those moments that personify pure ecstasy...
IMAGE: Belgium's Michy Batshuayi celebrates after scoring the team's second goal against Hungary during their Round of 16 match at the Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse, on June 26. Photograph: Sergio Perez/Livepic/Reuters
IMAGE: France's Dimitri Payet celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against Albania during their Group A match at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on June 15. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty Images
IMAGE: Iceland players and supporters celebrate their team's 2-1 win over England in their Round of 16 clash on June 28. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images
IMAGE: Hungary players celebrate their team's first goal with supporters during the Group F match against Austria at Stade Matmut Atlantique Bordeaux on June 14. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images
IMAGE: France's Dimitri Payet kisses the boot of teammate Antoine Griezmann after the latter scored against Iceland in the quarter-final on July 3. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters
IMAGE: Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates with teammates after defeating Spain in their Round of 16 match on June 27. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters
IMAGE: France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring during their quarter-final against Iceland on July 3. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
IMAGE: Iceland's Aron Gunnarsson celebrates winning the Round of 16 match against England on June 27. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters
IMAGE: Wales players celebrate their quarter-final win over Belgium in Lille on July 1. Photograph: Darren Staples Livepic/Reuters
IMAGE: Republic of Ireland players celebrate their team's 1-0 win over Italy in their Group E match on June 22. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
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