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Quick Report: Romania 0-0 France
Domenech (L) has enough to worry about ahead of the next match
ZÜRICH (SW) - Romania and France failed to score in their Euro 2008 Group C opener. France were the stronger side but had difficulties creating chances.
Throughout most of the match, the French dominated at the Letzigrund stadium of Zürich.
But Domenech's men were kept away from keeper Lobont's goal by his defense, who turned out to be hard to get past.
Every now and then, Romania managed to put some pressure on 'Les Bleus' but real, clear chances never really appeared.
Romania will be the happier side after this draw, which was the first goalless result at the 2008 European Championships.
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Lineups
| Player | Bookings |
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| B. Lobont | |
| C. Contra |
 40'
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| C. Chivu | |
| D. Goian |
43'
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| G. Tamas | |
| R. Rat | |
| B. Nicolita | |
M. Radoi
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R. Cocis
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| D. Niculae |
27'
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A. Mutu
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| Coach: V. Piţurcă | |
Substitutions
| Player | Bookings |
|---|---|
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for R. Cocis 64' |
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for A. Mutu 79' |
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for M. Radoi 90' |
| Player | Bookings |
|---|---|
| G. Coupet | |
| E. Abidal | |
| W. Gallas | |
| W. Sagnol |
51'
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| L. Thuram | |
| C. Makelele | |
| F. Malouda | |
| F. Ribéry | |
| J. Toulalan | |
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K. Benzema
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N. Anelka
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Substitutions
| Player | Bookings |
|---|---|
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for N. Anelka 72' |
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for K. Benzema 78' |
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