5th Match FIFA World Cup 2018
5th Match FIFA World Cup 2018
France
thrash Australia 2-1 in World
Cup 2018
Cup 2018
v France scoring
following penalty resulting from VAR review
v Australia now
under pressure against Denmark, while France face Peru
v The
third matchday of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ began with the Group C
encounter between France and Australia in Kazan. Although Les Bleus made
a bright start, stars Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann were
unable to capitalise on their chances. The Aussies gained a foothold in the
game after the first 15 minutes, with Hugo Lloris palming their best first-half
opportunity clear when team-mate Corentin Tolisso threatened to deflect a
free-kick into his own net.
v The
action then came thick and fast after the interval. After c*onsulting
with the video assistant
referees (VAR team),
referee Andres Cunha awarded France a penalty that Griezmann coolly converted.
*Samuel Umtiti then handled the ball in the box just a few minutes later,
with Mile Jedinak scoring the resulting spot-kick. Didier Deschamps’ side
ultimately turned the match back in their favour thanks to a goal from
Paul Pogba.
v Both
teams will be back in action on Thursday 21 June, when France take on Peru
while Australia will be under pressure against Denmark.
v Sarah
Widera, Australia [Follow: ]
The Socceroos held their own against their French opponents. They may even have deserved a draw and can certainly be satisfied with their performance. They were well organised and resolute in defence. Coach Bert van Marwijk will be glad that his team delivered what he has been calling for all week. All in all, the boys in green and gold can be proud of how they pushed France all the way.
The Socceroos held their own against their French opponents. They may even have deserved a draw and can certainly be satisfied with their performance. They were well organised and resolute in defence. Coach Bert van Marwijk will be glad that his team delivered what he has been calling for all week. All in all, the boys in green and gold can be proud of how they pushed France all the way.
v Budweiser
Man of the Match
Antoine Griezmann – The French whirlwind was extremely nimble and busy throughout the game, constantly switching positions and popping up both up front and on both wings. Eventually only a foul could stop Griezmann, who then stepped up to convert the resulting penalty himself.
Antoine Griezmann – The French whirlwind was extremely nimble and busy throughout the game, constantly switching positions and popping up both up front and on both wings. Eventually only a foul could stop Griezmann, who then stepped up to convert the resulting penalty himself.
v The
stat
19 – At 19 years and 178 days old, Kylian Mbappe today became the youngest player ever to feature for France at a World Cup. In doing so he broke the record set by Bruno Bellone, who played for L’Equipe Tricolore at Spain 1982 aged 20 years and 118 days.
19 – At 19 years and 178 days old, Kylian Mbappe today became the youngest player ever to feature for France at a World Cup. In doing so he broke the record set by Bruno Bellone, who played for L’Equipe Tricolore at Spain 1982 aged 20 years and 118 days.
v What’s
next?
Denmark – Australia - Group C, 21 June, Samara (Samara Arena)
France – Peru - Group C, 21 June, Ekaterinburg (Ekaterinburg Arena)
Denmark – Australia - Group C, 21 June, Samara (Samara Arena)
France – Peru - Group C, 21 June, Ekaterinburg (Ekaterinburg Arena)
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