PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil -- Karim Benzema scored twice and created a third that was confirmed by goal-line technology as France beat Honduras 3-0 Sunday in its first World Cup match. The dominant win was a relief for France, whose team of highly paid players failed to win in South Africa and was sent home in a disgrace after going on a training strike. "Winning 3-0 at a World Cup isnt easy," France coach Didier Deschamps said. "(The players should) savour the moment, theres nothing more wonderful." France dominated the match from the opening whistle, despite a series of scrappy tackles by the Honduran team seeking its first World Cup win. Benzemas first goal came from the penalty spot just before halftime after Wilson Palacios was sent off with his second yellow card for charging into the back of Paul Pogba. The Real Madrid striker calmly slotted the ball to the left of Noel Valladares to give Les Bleus a deserved lead going into the break. With Honduras down to 10 men, France continued to dominate and Benzema created the second goal in the 48th minute -- the first to be confirmed by goal-line technology at the World Cup. Benzema latched onto a long ball by Yohan Cabaye and his shot hit the post and came back across goal before Valladares fumbled it over his own line. With the new technology system confirming the ball crossed the line, referee Sandro Ricci gave the own goal despite Honduran protests. Benzema scored his second in the 72nd, firing in powerfully from inside the area after a long range shot by right back Mathieu Debuchy was blocked. "Its my first World Cup and I think were all satisfied with the result," Benzema said. "It was important to win this match." French keeper Hugo Lloris didnt have to touch the ball until the 31 minute and didnt have to make a save all night. France looked dangerous from the start, with Blaise Matuidi and Antoine Griezmann both hitting the crossbar before the half-hour mark. 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He was signed to help with depth to the receiving corps because of the loss of Shamawd Chambers to the 6-game injured list.Pep Guardiola will control everything that happens at Manchester City in his quest for success, insists Sky Sports expert Thierry Henry. The Spaniard will leave Bayern Munich and take the reins at the Etihad from Manuel Pellegrini this summer .Guardiola won the Bundesliga three times in succession during his spell at the Allianz Arena but in his time there he failed to progress past the Champions League semi-finals. He will go to City with the aim of winning the Premier League and turning them into a European force.Henry played under Guardiola during their time at Barcelona and insists the 45-year-old will stop at nothing to ensure the team will be successful.He wants to dominate everything, Henry told the Premier League 15/16 Season Review show. Manuel Pellegrini felt the season was a good one for Manchester City He wants to dominate possession, he wants to dominate games, he wants to know whats happening in the dressing room, he wants to know what youre eating, where you are going.dddddddddddd He wants to control everything. Thats how I know the guy and thats what he will try to do at Man City.Unfortunately he didnt have the opportunity to win the Champions League at Bayern Munich but we are talking about a guy who when he doesnt win the Champions League it seems like its failure. Guardiola (right) won three straight Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich Jamie Carragher believes the job Guardiola has undertaken at City is a tough one, but he has a core of players he can build a successful team around.Man City have got four or five players that you can put up with anyone in the league, Carragher added.You look at David Silva, I think Kevin De Bruyne can be an absolute superstar next season, Joe Hart can be put up with anyone, Sergio Aguero as well.I still believe Pep Guardiola has a far bigger job then he envisaged when it was first announced he got the job. Also See: Man City video Man City fixtures Man City stats Get a £10 free bet! 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