France confirmed against Cameroon the best omens, that it is a formidable team up front, but at the same time confirmed its worst fears, that the defense shows worrying signs of weakness as the Eurocup approaches.
France's defense is very weak. The injuries of Raphael Varane, above all, and Jeremy Matthieu, in addition to the doping suspension of Mamadou Sakho, have caused France a major problem in the center, where it is foreseeable that the forwards of Germany, Spain, or Italy will show less mercy than the tender Cameroonians.
The goals of the match. France struggled to win and did so through the goals of Blaise Matuidi (20'), Olivier Giroud (41'), and Dimitri Payet with a brilliant free kick (90'). Cameroon put the host team of the Eurocup in trouble with goals from Vincent Aboubakar (22') and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (88').
France's group. The 'Bleus' will debut in the Eurocup against Romania, a group that also includes Albania and Switzerland. The competition will begin on Friday, June 10th at the Saint Denis Stadium.
Match Details
France (3): Lloris; Sagna, Rami, Koscielny, Evra; Pogba (m.63, Sissoko), Diarra (m.46, Kanté), Matuidi; Corman (m.77, Cabaye), Giroud (m.63, Gignac), Payet.
Cameroon (2): Ondoa; Oyongo, Teikeu, Chedjou (m.80, Djetei), Nyom; Mandjeck (m.69, Njieh), Enoh (m.46, Siani); Zoua, Toko Ekambi (m.75, Kom), Salli: Aboubakar (m.69, Abang).
Goals: 1-0, m.20: Matuidi. 1-1, m.22: Aboubakar. 2-1, m.41: Giroud. 2-2, m.88: Choupo Moting. 3-2, m.90: Payet.
Referee: Simon Lee Evans (Wales). Booked Sagna and Evra for France, and Nyom for Cameroon.