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Dimitri Payet secure France welcome mission as Euro 2016 kicks off

France Dimitri Payet shoot amid Romania defenders

Euro 2016 kicked off with a sensational moment as France punished Romania in a 2-1 win in their Group A match opener.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud made his debut at Euro 2016 by scoring a goal in the 57th minute of the second half. His opponent Bogdan Stancu saved Romania by netting a goal in the 65th minute.

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