2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Franck Ribery brace propels France past Belarus
Minsk: Franck Ribery netted a brace as France twice came from behind to win 4-2 in Belarus in Tuesday`s World Cup qualifier, ending a run of five games without a goal for Didier Deschamps` side.
Despite setting a new national record for the longest goalscoring drought, France came alive in the second half to record their first win in six matches and draw level with Spain at the top of Group I, albeit having played a game more than the world champions.
A mistake from France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris allowed Egor Filipenko to head Belarus in front on 32 minutes before Ribery responded with a penalty just after half-time.
More poor goalkeeping from Lloris allowed the hosts to move back in front through Timofei Kalachev, but a second Ribery strike plus goals from Samir Nasri and Paul Pogba steered France to a much-needed victory.
Sujet: Franck Ribery brace propels France past Belarus 