World Cup
Jun 15, 2014 8.00pm
3
0
HT : 1 0
FT Estadio Beira-Rio
  • Patrice Evra 7' yellowcard
  • Paul Pogba 28' yellowcard
  • Karim Benzema 45' goal
  • Yohan Cabaye 45'+2' yellowcard
  • Noel Valladares 48' goal
  • Karim Benzema 72' goal
  • yellowcard Wilson Palacios 28'
  • redcard Wilson Palacios 43'
  • yellowcard Boniek Garcia 53'
  • yellowcard Luis Garrido 83'

Karim Benzema "proud" of France victory

Benzema "proud" of France victory

Karim Benzema has spoken of his pride at scoring twice for France in their World Cup opener against Honduras.

The Real Madrid striker netted a goal in each half as Les Bleus eased to a comfortable 3-0 win against their Group E rivals.

"I'm very happy and very proud. A hat-trick would've been great, but the important thing is that the team wins," he told reporters.

"Some judge me on the number of goals I score, but the way I see it I have many different ways of contributing.

"I had it in my mind to play a good game and win while playing my football without pressure. That's what we all did tonight."

Benzema has netted 23 goals in 67 appearances for France.

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