When France seemed to be heading to a disappointing draw, Dimitri Payet saved the day for Didier Deschamps' crew.
Payet scored a left-footed shot into the top right-hand corner of Romania's net to start celebrations for Les Bleus' supporterts, who were silenced by Stancu's equalizer 20 minutes earlier.
West Ham's footballer scored his first goal for Les Bleus one year and four days ago, when no one counted on him to play in this tournament. Today, he earned Man of the Match honours after providing an assist for the go ahead goal and putting an end to France's problems with his late stunner.
Moments after scoring the game-winner, Payet was subbed off with tears in his eyes.
La Eurocopa acaba de empezar y Dimitri Payet ya nos ha dejado el primer momentazo. Lloró tras marcar y ser cambiado. pic.twitter.com/DJxkuIMuea
— Albert Ortega (@solosiamonoi) June 10, 2016
Fans and experts reacted to his performance with high praise. Here are some of their best comments.
That world class level breakthrough strike has come about 8 years too late from Payet.
— James (@GegenExpress) June 10, 2016
Dimitri Payet has been unreal this entire game
— Cade McCurry (@CadeMcCurry) June 10, 2016
Boom... Payet @dimpayet17 ... Outstanding performance, delicious goal. Seen that most weeks, eh @tmooro? #WHUFC
— Lee Clayton (@LeeClayton_) June 10, 2016
An emotional Payet leaving the field. What a moment! pic.twitter.com/XJzsArJTf9
— EURO 2016 (@UEFAEuros_2016) June 10, 2016
#payet and #kante pleasure to watch
— Scott Ruscoe (@Ruscoe77) June 10, 2016
It's official Dimitri Payet only scores worldies!!! #EURO2016
— Duggan (@Duggan1991) June 10, 2016
Payet with cheat goal... A screamer
— DjShumzy (@djshumzy) June 10, 2016
All 4 of Dimitri Payet's goals for #FRA have come from outside the area. pic.twitter.com/KyoftgP6s1
— CR7 (@olarongbeI) June 10, 2016
Dear mates who support West Ham,
— Joe Burwell (@angryJurwell) June 10, 2016
The world envies you for Payet.
Regards,
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