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Olivier Giroud thanks Blaise Matuidi who offered him the third goal against Moldova (4-1). March 22, 2019. REUTERS / Valentyn Ogirenko

For its entry into the competition in the qualifiers of the Euro 2020, France has easily imposed on the field of Moldova (4-1). Griezmann, Varane, Giroud and Mbappe were the scorers.

France, driven by its world champion players in great shape, has ideally started its campaign for Euro 2020, easily defeating Moldova (4-1) Friday in its first qualifying match in Chisinau.

The men of Didier Deschamps went largely favorites against the Moldavians, 170th in the Fifa ranking, and managed to keep their rank without problems. This unprecedented duel with the 170th nation in the Fifa rankings, with a virgin record and never qualified for a Euro or a World Cup, could look like a trap match for the world champions. But in a one-sided match, the Moldavian bloc only held a big score of minutes before cracking Antoine Griezmann, scorer of a superb volley from the left at close range (24th) on a nice Paul service Pogba, then decisive passer on corner for the head of Raphaël Varane (27th).

34 goals for Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud was more prominent, taking advantage of the low opposition to heal his statistics along with his morale, who has become a luxury replacement in Chelsea. History will remember that it is 2,000 kilometers from Paris that the former Montpelliérain joined David Trezeguet ranked third of the best scorers in history in the team of France with 34 goals, taking the foot of a foot center Blaise Matuidi (36) for the 3-0.

Back on Saturday in France, the Blues will receive Iceland Monday (7:45 pm UTC) at the Stade de France for the next qualifying.