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Antoine Griezmann Inspires France to Easy Moldova Win in Euro 2020 Qualifying

World champions France got their UEFA European Championship qualifying campaign off to an ideal start on Friday, as they beat Moldova 4-1 at Zimbru Stadium.

It took France 24 minutes to break the deadlock, with Antoine Griezmann finishing after a stunning pass from Paul Pogba. Within 12 minutes they were three ahead, with Raphael Varane and Olivier Giroud ensuring the game was over by half time.

In the second half France went through the motions in the main, before Kylian Mbappe added a fourth with three minutes remaining. The hosts were able to grab a consolation, with Vladimir Ambros netting in stoppage time.