France striker Olivier Giroud ended his 10-match goalless run with the winner as the world champions’ return to Paris for the first time since their summer success in Russia ended in a 2-1 victory over Holland. Ryan Babel looked to have spoiled the homecoming party in the capital with his first competitive international goal in 13 years to cancel out Kylian Mbappe’s opener in the Nations League clash. ⚽️ Stunning volley from the Chelsea striker who was picked out by Benjamin Mendy and France are back in front. 🇳🇱 GOAL NETHERLANDS 🇳🇱 Out of nowhere... Ryan Babel beats his man at the back post and Netherlands are level against France. Watch on Sky Sports Football or follow: https://t.co/4rjnXcJ7FM pic.twitter.com/QvZTWeYxl3 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) September 9, 2018Incredibly it was the former Liverpool winger’s first competitive international goal March 2005.

Source: Irish Examiner September 10, 2018 04:07 UTC