The first goal of Euro 2016 has been scored by hosts France, and the oft-derided Olivier Giroud is the man who found the back of the net against Romania.
Olivier Giroud scores the 1st goal of Euro 2016 for France
He’s justified his selection after a few misses.
Credit: user TomasRoncero on r/soccer
Didier Deschamps’ decision to make Giroud the first-choice striker in the absence of Karim Benzema has been met with widespread criticism, which only continued throughout the game leading up to this point. Giroud missed three great chances before this one, but finally converted to give his team the lead. It’s his eighth goal in his last eight games for Les Bleus.
The assist was provided by Dimitri Payet, who's probably been France's best attacking player. He's set up numerous chances both from open play and dead balls, and deserved the assist on this goal.
Unfortunately for Les Bleus, they conceded a penalty to Romania mere minutes later, losing their lead. They’ll need some more magic to win their opener.
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