Samir Nasri's second-half penalty sent a nervy France into the Euro 2012 finals after a 1-1 home draw against Bosnia who had to settle for a playoff place following their Group D decider on Tuesday.
France began the final qualifier a point ahead of the Bosnians and needing at least a draw to qualify automatically for next year's finals in Poland and Ukraine.
The hosts trailed to Edin Dzeko's strike five minutes before halftime and needed a 78th minute spot kick to secure a draw at the Stade de France.
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Nasri was tripped by Emir Spahic on the edge of the box and the midfielder clinically scored from the spot.