<img title="David Silva scored in Spain&rsquo;s 2-0 win over France on Tuesday " src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/mar/30david-silva.jpg" alt="David Silva scored in Spain&rsquo;s 2-0 win over France on Tuesday " />David Silva scored in Spain&rsquo;s 2-0 win over France on Tuesday&nbsp;
Paris: Spain twice benefited from the use of video assistance to defeat France 2-0 on Tuesday, while Sweden rallied from two goals down to beat Portugal 3-2 and spoil Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming in Madeira.
Antoine Griezmann headed in what appeared to be the opening goal at the Stade de France shortly after half-time, but it was ruled out for offside after consultation with the video assistant referee. David Silva then converted from the penalty spot after a foul by Laurent Koscielny, and the Spaniards again profited from technology as the referee reversed an offside decision that had initially negated Gerard's Deulofeu 78th-minute effort. Griezmann's celebrations after the break were cut short when Layvin Kurzawa was shown to be in an offside.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo powered Portugal ahead with 18 minutes gone against Sweden before Andreas Granqvist's own goal doubled the lead for the Euro 2016 champions. But Viktor Claesson pulled one back. Claesson struck an equaliser before Joao Cancelo scored an own goal for Sweden win.

Spain twice benefited from the use of video assistance to defeat France 2-0 on Tuesday, while Sweden rallied from two goals down to beat Portugal 3-2 and spoil Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming in Madeira

Video assistant referee aids Spain's 2-0 win over France

Cristiano Ronaldo's statue becomes the 'bust' of all jokes on Twitter

Spain twice benefited from the use of video assistance to defeat France 2-0 on Tuesday, while Sweden rallied from two goals down to beat Portugal 3-2 and spoil Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming in Madeira

Video assistant referee aids Spain's 2-0 win over France

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast

Home / Sports / Football / Article / Video assistant referee aids Spain's 2-0 win over France

Video assistant referee aids Spain's 2-0 win over France

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast