Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group H - France v Moldova - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - November 14, 2019 France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
PARIS (Reuters) - France's efforts to celebrate their qualification for Euro 2020 were almost spoiled by Moldova, with an Olivier Giroud penalty sparing their blushes as they came from behind to win 2-1 and go top of Group H on Thursday.
Turkey's scoreless draw with Iceland earlier in the evening ensured they and world champions France would qualify from the group, but the Moldovans were intent on spoiling the French party.
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