Domenech supports Zidane's no-show

France coach Raymond Domenech has defended the decision of suspended pair Zinedine Zidane and Eric Abidal not to watch the 2-0 Group G victory over Togo from the bench or the stands.

Asked to explain the decision of the two players to stay in the dressing room at the Mungersdorf Stadium in Cologne during the match yesterday, Domenech was fully supportive.