France profit from Eardley error

A Neal Eardley own-goal proved decisive as France moved level with Romania atop Group 10 as the hosts were forced to settle for a 1-0 triumph despite dominating against Wales.

Jourdren anonymous
Les Bleus began their UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Romania in June though a repeat never looked likely versus Wales. Goalkeeper Geoffrey Jourdren was largely redundant as René Girard's team took the game to the visitors, and eventually got their reward five minutes after half-time. Eardley directed Serge Gakpé's cross into his own net under pressure from Yoan Gourcuff and there was no way back for Wales thereafter.