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The defending Champions, Les Bleus of France will begin their World Cup campaign against the Socceroos of Australia this evening and we’re here to give you the live updates as it happens.
Lineups:
France XI: Lloris [GK]. Pavard. Upamecano. Konate. Lucas Hernandez. Rabiot. Tchouameni. Griezmann. Dembele. Giroud. Mbappe
Australia XI: Ryan [GK]. Behich. Rowels. Souttar. Atkinson. Irvine. Mooy. McGree. Goodwin. Duke. Leckie
First half underway!
The first half is underway at the Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar.
Goaaaal! Godwin puts Australia ahead in the 8th Minute.
Australia catch France on the break and Leckie squares it for Goodwin to fire home emphatically into the roof of the net.
Australia manage to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
27′ Goaaal! Rabiot equalizes for France!
The cross by Theo Hernandez from France successfully finds Adrien Rabiot steers a header into the back of the net!
32′ Goaaal! Giroud doubles the lead for france!
Les Bleus complete their quick comeback thanks a simple finish from Giroud. He awaited the cross and simply put it in to the empty net with the right foot!
The first 45 minutes is over at the Al Janoub Stadium as France lead Australia into the halftime.
Interesting minutes ahead. Will Australia be able to pull a comeback? Or will France continue their scoring spree? Only time can tell…
Second half underway!
68′ Mbappe adds to the lead!
A great teasing cross in lands right on Mbappe’s head and ends up in Australia’s net after rebounding off the post. 3-1!
72′ Giroud heads France into 4:1 lead
Olivier Giroud from France heads the ball home with a beautiful assist from Kylian Mbappe.
Australia’s early lead push them into a very big trouble as France pull a crushing comeback.
The final whistle has been blown and the match ends at France 4 – 1 Australia.
France sits comfortably right at the top of Group D with three points and three goals difference.
Didier Deschamps men have really shown class!