France 0-0 Belarus: Olivier Giroud, Paul Pogba and Co frustrated in World Cup qualifier

Didier Deschamps' side dominated possession but were wasteful in front of goal at the Borisov Arena

Olivier Giroud endured a frustrating evening as France were held to a goalless draw by Belarus in their World Cup qualifier.

The Arsenal striker missed numerous chances while Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba and others also spurned opportunities to score on a wasteful night at the Borisov Arena.

Didier Deschamps' side dominated possession but couldn't make the breakthrough. Giroud hit the bar with a second half header, but that was as good as it got for Les Bleus.

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Olivier Giroud reacts after missing a goal opportunity

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Antoine Griezmann reacts after missing a goal opportunity

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Mikhail Sivakow and Olivier Giroud jump for the ball

France's defensive solidity will do little to appease fans who are still struggling to deal with the wounds of the European Championships.

Elsewhere in France's group, Sweden drew 1-1 with Holland after Wesly Sneijder cancelled out Marcus Berg's opener.

The game of the night, however, was was between Blugaria and Luxembourg. It ended 4-3 with both teams scoring in added time at the end of the match.

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Paul Pogba is tackled by Timofei Kalachev

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Griezmann speaks with Pogba

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Moussa Sissoko in action against Igor Stasevich and Mikhail Gordeichuk