France Held By Solid Romania
(Soccer365.com) France lacked the guile to break down an obdurate Romania side as a turgid Group C opener in Zurich finished goalless.
The so-called 'Group of Death' got off to a timid start at the Letzigrund, with the French unable to find a way past an opposition who picked up a point they clearly came for.
Clear-cut chances were at a premium, Les Bleus pair Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda having the best of them, as defences came out on top in a match to forget for the strikers.
It was not all bad news for France on Monday - prior to the match, it was revealed that captain Patrick Vieira would be remaining with the squad for the rest of the competition despite his thigh problem.
But the Internazionale midfielder and star striker Thierry Henry, who also missed the match through injury, were sorely missed as the Romanians survived comfortably.
Comments
Les Bleus are in a lot of trouble if Viera and Henry don't get well. Against Romania they looked off their stride and the competition is only going to get harder.
Posted by: Tesoro | June 9, 2008 10:26 PM
You know what, I'm very much incnlied to agree.
Posted by: Jannika | September 11, 2011 06:57 AM