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France eased to victory over Albania as organisers played the national anthem for those visitors of Andorra, however their Euro 2020 qualifier was postponed.
Albania’s players seemed puzzled as the anthem for Andorra – France’s next competitions in Paris on Tuesday – was played inside Stade de France.
As the anthem has been played to its conclusion, the fans reacted with boos and whistles.
The arena announcer compounded the error by apologising”into Armenia”.
The Albania training team prior to the anthem was played and kick-off consulted swimmer Jesus Gil Manzano finally took place 10 minutes later than anticipated.
Kingsley Coman scored twice for world champions France, that return to the top of qualifying Group H after Iceland’s earlier 3-0 victory over Moldova.
Bayern Munich’s Coman raced to the defence-splitting pass of Raphael Varane as the hosts headed after eight minutes, and Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud added a second with 27 seconds played from Lucas Hernandez’ low crossover.
Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann saw his penalty rally off the crossbar 10 minutes before the period, however, Coman pounced on a loose ball to double his tally and put the result beyond any doubt midway through the second half.
Lille’s Jonathan Ikone arose to score to his France debut from the seat with five minutes remaining.
Albania were able since Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris brought down Taulant Xhaka in the 90th minute with substitute Sokol Cikalleshi producing no mistake to catch a consolation.
France, without Aymeric Laporte, Paul Pogba, Ousmane Dembele and the wounded Kylian Mbappe, sit of the group on goal difference – tied with Turkey and Iceland on 12 points matches.
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