Euro 2008: Romania 0-0 France

by agdobson | June 9, 2008 at 10:00 am

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A bad start for France, in a difficult group with Holland and Italy up next.

Romania 0-0 France Zurich, 9 June 2008
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Lacklustre France failed to score in their opening Euro 2008 game against Romania which could leave them with an uphill task to qualify from Group C.

Without influential captain Patrick Viera and main striker Thierry Henry, they created little against the hard-working but unambitious Romanians.

Franck Ribery cut a ball back for Karim Benzema to cushion an 18-yard shot into Bogdan Lobont's arms on 62 minutes.

The Lyon striker dragged a shot wide seconds later but was then substituted.

UEFA EURO 2008 GROUP C
FT Romania 0-0 France 1700 BST
Netherlands v Italy 1945 BST