Griezmann and Giroud on target as France beat Wales
Soccer Football - International Friendly - France vs Wales - Stade de France, Paris, France - November 10, 2017 France’s Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Charles Platiau
(Reuters) - Goals by Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud earned France a comprehensive 2-0 home win against Wales in a friendly game at the Stade de France on Friday.
The duo found the back of the net either side of the interval as Les Bleus, who will take part in next year's World Cup finals, snatched a routine win.
Griezmann volleyed home just inside the box from Corentin Tolisso's superb cross in the 18th minute to put Didier Deschamps's team ahead.
Soccer Football - International Friendly - France vs Wales - Stade de France, Paris, France - November 10, 2017 France’s Olivier Giroud scores their second goal REUTERS/Charles Platiau
It was the 10th time in his last 12 games for the national side that the Atletico Madrid forward was involved in a goal.
Wales, who missed out on a place at next year's tournament in Russia, were just content to defend.
In the second half, Kylian Mbappe's cross was met by Giroud, who beat Wayne Hennessey with a left-footed shot in the 71st minute to seal the win.
Soccer Football - International Friendly - France vs Wales - Stade de France, Paris, France - November 10, 2017 France’s Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their second goal with France coach Didier Deschamps REUTERS/Charles Platiau
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Soccer Football - International Friendly - France vs Wales - Stade de France, Paris, France - November 10, 2017 France’s Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Matthew ChildsSoccer Football - International Friendly - France vs Wales - Stade de France, Paris, France - November 10, 2017 France’s Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their second goal as Wales’ James Chester and Ashley Williams look dejected Action Images via Reuters/Matthew ChildsSoccer Football - International Friendly - France vs Wales - Stade de France, Paris, France - November 10, 2017 France’s Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Charles Platiau
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