Payet’s last-gasp strike saves France the blues in Euro 2016 opener

Hosts France kick off their Euro 2016 campaign against Romania on Friday.

Updated on: Jun 11, 2016, 10:36:06 IST

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Dimitri Payet’s stunning 25-metre strike a minute from time got hosts France off to a winning start at Euro 2016 on Friday as they beat Romania 2-1.

A file photo of the Euro 2016 Trophy. (AFP Photo)

Payet was France’s standout performer all night. His cross also created the opener for Olivier Giroud before Bogdan Stancu’s penalty looked to have handed Romania a point.

Read | Dimitri Payet stunner gives France 2-1 win over Romania in Euro 2016 opener

Hosts France kicked off their Euro 2016 campaign against Romania on Friday with the host nation desperate for a ray of sunshine after being hit by strikes, floods and scandals in the build-up to the mega event.

France XI: Lloris, Sagna, Koscielny, Rami, Evra, Kanté, Matuidi, Pogba, Griezmann, Payet, Giroud.

Romania XI: Tatarusanu, Sapunaru, Grigore, Chiriches, Rat, Hoban, Pintilii, Stanciu, Popa, Stancu, Andone.

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