Benjamin Pavard: Mike Maignan saved us
Updated On: 29 March, 2023 07:40 AM IST | Paris | AFP
France’s Pavard hails goalkeeper Maignan’s brilliance as former world champions struggle in 1-0 win over Ireland
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France goalkeeper Mike Maignan saves the header from Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland. Pics/Getty Images
France held on to beat Ireland 1-0 in Dublin on Monday to win their second Euro 2024 qualifier, while the Netherlands eased past Gibraltar 3-0. Right-back Benjamin Pavard pounced with half an hour remaining at a sold-out Lansdowne Road before two superb Mike Maignan saves in the final two minutes.
With 30 seconds to play in Dublin, AC Milan’s Maignan, who has succeeded former captain Hugo Lloris as Les Bleus’ goalkeeper, tipped over teammate Jules Kounde’s panicked header.
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