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Euro 2016: France wins tournament opener

Published 6:05 PM EDT, Fri June 10, 2016
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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.
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.
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The match was tied in the 89th minute when Payet unleashed a laser from outside the box.
The match was tied in the 89th minute when Payet unleashed a laser from outside the box.
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Romanian defender Dragos Grigore heads the ball during the match.
Romanian defender Dragos Grigore heads the ball during the match.
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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.
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.
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Romanian players celebrates Stancu's goal.
Romanian players celebrates Stancu's goal.
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Romania's fans rejoice in the stands after Stancu's penalty.
Romania's fans rejoice in the stands after Stancu's penalty.
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From left, French players Paul Pogba, Olivier Giroud and Adil Rami celebrate Giroud's opening goal in the 57th minute.
From left, French players Paul Pogba, Olivier Giroud and Adil Rami celebrate Giroud's opening goal in the 57th minute.
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A France supporter, watching the match in Bordeaux, France, cheers during the national anthem.
A France supporter, watching the match in Bordeaux, France, cheers during the national anthem.
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An elaborate opening ceremony took place in the stadium before the match.
An elaborate opening ceremony took place in the stadium before the match.
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French DJ David Guttea performs during the opening ceremony.
French DJ David Guttea performs during the opening ceremony.
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Two France supporters kiss in the Bordeaux fan zone before watching the match on television.
Two France supporters kiss in the Bordeaux fan zone before watching the match on television.
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French President Francois Hollande wears a team scarf as he watches the opening ceremony from the stands.
French President Francois Hollande wears a team scarf as he watches the opening ceremony from the stands.
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Performers dance during the opening ceremony.
Performers dance during the opening ceremony.
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