Wiltord saves Les Bleus blushes

DEFENDING champions France started their Euro 2004 qualifying campaign with a stuttering 2-1 win over Cyprus in Nicosia on Saturday.

Wiltord saves Les Bleus blushes
Mon, 09 Sep, 2002 - 01:00
James Whelan

The Cypriots took a stunning early lead through striker Giannis Okkas, but goals from Djibril Cisse and Sylvain Wiltord overturned the deficit for Les Bleus.

Arsenal striker Wiltord made his goal out of nothing, picking the ball up 30 yards from goal and ending a fine run with a magnificent strike into the top corner.

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