Opening game of the European Championships 2016

Manchester United Players: Martial, Schneiderlin

Other Players of interest: Evra, Pogba

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Teams

Martial & Schneiderlin not starting

France: (4-3-3) Lloris; Sagna, Koscielny, Rami, Evra; Kanté, Matuidi, Pogba; Griezmann, Payet, Giroud

Romania: (4-3-3) Tătăruşanu; Săpunaru, Grigore, Chiricheş, Raţ; Hoban, Pintilii, Stanciu; Popa, Stancu, Andone

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Match Updates

France 1 - 0 Romania

4' Lloris off the line! What a start by Romania

9' Romania targeting Evra and Sagna going forward, french players not covering well. Griezman looking lively

11' Giroud should score after a nice cross from Payet

13' Pogba getting into things now, pinging the ball around nicely

14' France starting to pull the strings a lot better

15' Griezman you ass I have money on you to score ffs. Hits the post

15' No beer in the house, time to crack open some Tesco Finest Pinot Grigio

16' Matuidi looks to be the runner of the team, Kante covering and Pogba playing the Scholes role.

18' France look up for it, much harder working than they've looked in recent tournaments. Need a goal though

25' France constantly looking for the ball in behind, hasn't worked yet

28' Pogba goes for a shot when he had runners. Better movement from France

36' Giroud looking poor, not connecting with anything unless it's dropped on his toes

37' Griezmann close again! Defender gets a touch

37' They show replays on the big screen. Didn't do that when Henry double handballed did ya?!?!?!? Refuses to get over it

39' Romania denied a free kick on edge of box. France looking narrow going forward

44' Fouls galore from Romania. France improving

45' Payet not been delivering crosses too well

45' Giroud wastes another great chance. Is this what it's like watching Arsenal?

Half Time France need Martial, I need more wine, and you guys need to keep up these great discussions in the comments! See you in 15

Second Half

No changes

48' Stancu misses the chance of the game for Romania, all alone 8 yards out

52' Giroud misses another, straight at the goalie

56' Payet almost threads a beauty through to pogba. 30 seconds later, he connects well with him. Running the game. If Martial comes on you can't see it being for Payet

57' Giroud flunks one in. Goalie not happy. Assist by Payet

The arm of Giroud catches the goalies arm first. Is it a foul.....?

61' Romania push forward, substitutions begin

62' Romania playing a risky 'Let's not mark Giroud' tactic

64' Evra gives away a penalty

65' France 1 - 1 Romania PENALTY SCORED

66' Coman on for Griezmann

68' France could have a penalty. Giroud booked a moment later

73' Payet looking real good...

73' Tony Martial warming up, no sign of sub yet

75' Incredible workrate from Romanian defenders

77' Martial on for Pogba Funny one

Martial goes LW as Payet goes central behind Giroud

81' Tony dribbles, plays 1-2 with Giroud, shoots. Saved

83' Both teams going for it

84' Free for Romania in a good position. Romania miss a free header but offside anyway

85' Payet destroying defnders with an extra mini-touch before passing

89' France 2 - 1 Romania Payet with the screamer

91' Martial makes the clearance, Evra rubs his (own) balls

FULL TIME: FRANCE 2 - 1 ROMANIA