Giroud volley earns first Nations League win for world champ
Публикувано на: 10 Сеп 2018 09:36
He may not have scored a single goal as France's starting centre-forward beer777during Les Bleus' triumphant World Cup run, but Olivier Giroud was the hero for his side as they played their first match at the Stade de France since their summer exploits. After drawing 0-0 away in Germany on Thursday night, the world champions earned their first UEFA Nations League victory at home against Holland thanks to Giroud's 75th minute volley.The scoring had been opened by Kylian Mbappe after just 14 minutes, with the young superstar tapping in a Blaise Matuidi cross.Into the second half, Ryan Babel was able to pull the visitors level as he turned in a low ball from Kenny Tete.Giroud and France had the lastbeer777 laugh, though, as the striker thumped a volley towards Jasper Cillessen, with the Dutch goalkeeper only able to palm it into the net, giving the French all three points.