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Dimitri Payet, right, celebrates his spectacular goal that gave France a 2-1 victory over Romania in the opening match of Euro 2016. The match was played in the Stade de France just north of Paris. Clive Rose/Getty Images
The match was tied in the 89th minute when Payet unleashed a laser from outside the box. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
Romanian defender Dragos Grigore heads the ball during the match. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
France was leading the match 1-0 in the second half when a penalty was called against defender Patrice Evra. Romania's Bogdan Stancu stepped up to convert the spot kick. Clive Mason/Getty Images
Romanian players celebrates Stancu's goal. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
Romania's fans rejoice in the stands after Stancu's penalty. KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
From left, French players Paul Pogba, Olivier Giroud and Adil Rami celebrate Giroud's opening goal in the 57th minute. KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images
A France supporter, watching the match in Bordeaux, France, cheers during the national anthem. Hassan Ammar/AP
An elaborate opening ceremony took place in the stadium before the match. Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
French DJ David Guttea performs during the opening ceremony. Martin Meissner/AP
Two France supporters kiss in the Bordeaux fan zone before watching the match on television. Hassan Ammar/AP
French President Francois Hollande wears a team scarf as he watches the opening ceremony from the stands. Martin Meissner/AP
Performers dance during the opening ceremony. Clive Mason/Getty Images
