A resilient defensive performance by Israel ensured that Raymond Domenech would have to wait a little while longer for his first win as France Coach.

With the retirement of many key players following Euro 2004, Domenech switched to a 3-5-2 formation, with Patrick Vieira becoming the new captain. But it was to be a night of frustration for the French, as they failed to breakdown Israel in front of their home fans.

France: Coupet; Gallas, Squillaci, Givet; Mendy (Giuly 58), Makelele, Vieira, Rothen (Pires 66), Evra; Henry, Saha

Israel: Davidovitch; Ben Haim, Saban, Antebi (Keisi 12), Benado; Afek (Gazal 71), Badir, Katan, Benayoun (Nimni 80); Golan, Tal

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