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World Cup qualifier: France's winless run continues with Ukraine draw

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Group D - Ukraine v France - NSC Olympiyskiy, Kyiv, Ukraine - September 4, 2021 France's Antoine Griezmann reacts REUTERS

France's winless streak stretched to five games as Les Bleus were held to a 1-1 draw away to Ukraine in their World Cup qualifier in Group D on Saturday.

The world champions fell behind when Mykola Shaparenko found the back of the net after 44 minutes before Anthony Martial restored parity early in the second half.

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