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Euro 2016 Dimitri Payet Gives France Emotional Win in Opening Match
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Euro 2016: Dimitri Payet Gives France Emotional Win in Opening Match
June 11, 2016 10:28
Dimitri Payet scored a match-winning goal in the 89th minute to give France a magnificent 2-1 win in the opening game of the Euro 2016 championships.
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The 2016 Euro Championships got off to a magnificent start as France took on Romania in the opening encounter at State de France. (Images credit: AFP)
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Over 80,000 fans were in attendance to see the home side take on Romania. The tournament had returned to France after 32 years.
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There was a heavy security presence at the stadium has France continued to grapple security issues.
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Both teams had a nervous beginning in the first half as they missed some chances to score.
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However, Olivier Giroud broke the stalemate and put France ahead in the 57th minute with a magnificent header.
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Patrice Evra was having a tough time in the defence as France showed some vulnerability.
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An error from Evra resulted in a penalty from Romania and Bogdan Stancu scored in the 65th minute to put the visitors back on level terms.
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The match looked to headed for a draw but Dimitri Payet's 89th minute left-footed strike put France ahead and sent the entire stadium into delirium.
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France held on for a 2-1 win and it was an emotional moment for fans and the players.
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This win helped heal the wounds of the nation which had suffered two terrorist attacks in the last one year. France's next match will be against Albania.
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