Late goals from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri
Payet saw hosts France edge past Albania to reach the Euro 2016 knockout stage. Albania hit
the post shortly after half-time when Ledian Memushaj bundled a cross past
France keeper Hugo Lloris. France striker
Olivier Giroud also hit the post, before substitute Griezmann ended Albania's
resistance by nodding in Adil Rami's right-wing cross.
Payet
stroked in with the final kick as France clinched a flattering win.
Defeat was
harsh on a stubborn Albania side, who looked to have done enough to earn their
first European Championship point, at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
France
needed a late goal from Payet to beat Romania in Friday's opening game, and
another dramatic win means they are assured of a last-16 place before their
final Group A match against Switzerland. Albania, who
lost their opening game against Switzerland, must beat Romania on Sunday to
stand any chance of qualifying.
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