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France vs Australia

Kazan Arena
Jun 16, 2018 15:30 IST
France
2
-
1
FT
Australia
Full Time
Griezmann
(59')
Pogba
(81')
Jedinak
(63')
Tolisso
(77')
Leckie
(14')
Risdon
(58')
Behich
(88')
France beat Australia (2 - 1)
  • France
    FRA
    Australia
    AUS
  • 53%
    POSSESSION
    47%
  • 2
    GOALS
    1
  • 13
    SHOTS
    4
  • 6
    SHOTS ON TARGET
    1
  • 16
    FOULS COMMITED
    19
  • 1
    YELLOW CARDS
    3
  • 0
    RED CARDS
    0
  • 0
    OFF SIDES
    0
  • 5
    CORNER KICKS
    1
Match Info
  • Tournament name FIFA World Cup, 2018
  • Venue Kazan Arena
  • Date Jun 16, 2018 03:30 PM IST
  • Attendance 41279
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Match Completed
88'
Behich
85'
Robbie Kruse
Daniel Arzani
81'
Pogba
79'
Corentin Tolisso
Blaise Matuidi
77'
Tolisso
73'
Tom Rogic
Jackson Irvine
71'
Ousmane Dembele
Nabil Fekir
71'
Antoine Griezmann
Olivier Giroud
65'
Andrew Nabbout
Tomi Juric
63'
Jedinak
59'
Griezmann
58'
Risdon
Half Time
14'
Leckie
Kick Off

France

4-3-3
  • 11
    Ousmane Dembele
    10
    Kylian Mbappe
    7
    Antoine Griezmann
  • 12
    Corentin Tolisso
    13
    N'Golo Kante
    6
    Paul Pogba
  • 2
    Benjamin Pavard
    4
    Raphael Varane
    5
    Samuel Umtiti
    21
    Lucas Hernandez
  • 1
    Hugo Lloris
MIDFIELDER
14
Blaise Matuidi
Midfielder
12
Corentin Tolisso
Midfielder
13
N'Golo Kante
Midfielder
6
Paul Labile Pogba
Midfielder
15
Steven Nkemboanza Mike Chris Nzonzi
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
23
Alphonse Areola
Goalkeeper
1
Hugo Lloris
Goalkeeper
16
Steve Mandanda
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
7
Antoine Griezmann
Forward
20
Florian Tristan Mariano Thauvin
Forward
10
Kylian Mbappe Lottin
Forward
18
Nabil Fekir
Forward
9
Olivier Giroud
Forward
11
Ousmane Dembele
Forward
8
Thomas Lemar
Forward
DEFENDER
17
Adil Rami
Defender
22
Benjamin Mendy
Defender
2
Benjamin Pavard
Defender
19
Djibril Sidibe
Defender
21
Lucas Francois Bernard Hernandez
Defender
3
Presnel Kimpembe
Defender
4
Raphael Xavier Varane
Defender
5
Samuel Yves Umtiti
Defender

Australia

4-2-3-1
  • 11
    Andrew Nabbout
  • 7
    Mathew Leckie
    23
    Tom Rogic
    10
    Robbie Kruse
  • 15
    Mile Jedinak
    13
    Aaron Mooy
  • 19
    Joshua Risdon
    5
    Mark Milligan
    20
    Trent Sainsbury
    16
    Aziz Behich
  • 1
    Mathew Ryan
MIDFIELDER
13
Aaron Frank Mooy
Midfielder
22
Jackson Alexander Irvine
Midfielder
8
Massimo Corey Luongo
Midfielder
15
Michael John Jedinak
Midfielder
23
Tomas Petar Rogic
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
12
Bradley Jones
Goalkeeper
18
Daniel Vukovic
Goalkeeper
1
Mathew David Ryan
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
11
Andrew Nabbout
Forward
17
Daniel Arzani
Forward
21
Dimitrios Petratos
Forward
14
Jamie MacLaren
Forward
7
Mathew Allan Leckie
Forward
10
Robbie Kruse
Forward
4
Timothy Filiga Cahill
Forward
9
Tomi Juric
Forward
DEFENDER
16
Aziz Behich
Defender
3
James Gregory Meredith
Defender
19
Joshua Risdon
Defender
5
Mark Daniel Milligan
Defender
6
Matthew Jurman
Defender
2
Milos Degenek
Defender
20
Trent Lucas Sainsbury
Defender
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90'
France wins it 2-0
Aided by the much-discussed VAR and a goal that just bounced over the line, France take a less than comfortable 3 points from a spirited Australian defense. After a first half that resembled what the sport looked like before the back-pass rule was introduced, France found more space in the second half. Other than the Samuel Umtiti error that led to the Australian goal, France looked good in attack but not at the level they will need to win the tournament.
90'
And there's the whistle!
France escapes with the win!
90'
Australia foul
Australia commit one last foul as Paul Pogba advances the ball up the field.
90'
Australia threatening
Aaron Mooy sends in a cross but Benjamin Pavard clears it out for a throw. After the long thro crossed in a shot is blocked.
90'
3 minutes to go in stoppage time
Australia attempts to work it up the right side but France dig in and send it back the other way.
89'
France squanders an open goal
N'Golo Kante takes the ball away and dribbles up the left wing. After Kylian Mbappe eludes Mathew Ryan he attempts to center it but Paul Pogba cannot get a shot off with Australia's defense in disarray.
88'
France free kick too short
Nabil Fekir hits the free kick he earned directly into the wall.
87'
Yellow card - Behich
Aziz Behich receives a yellow for his challenge on Nabil Fekir just outside the box.
87'
Yellow Card
Aziz Behich (Australia)
84'
Australia substitution - Arzani for Kruse
Daniel Arzani for Robbie Kruse
84'
France keeping up the pressure
After another chunk of French attacking, Nabil Fekir has his corner punched away.
84'
Substitution
Daniel Arzani (on). Robbie Kruse (off). (Australia)
81'
France scores! Pogba pokes it off the crossbar! 2-0 France!
Paul Pogba combines with Olivier Giroud and pokes it just high enough to clear the goalkeeper and catch the bottom of the corssbar. After a moment's hesitation as to whether the ball crossed the line the goal is given!
81'
Goal
Paul Pogba. Assist by Olivier Giroud (France)
78'
France substitution - Matuidi for Tolisso
Blaise Matuidi for Corentin Tolisso. Didier Deschamps makes his last sub hoping to fire up the offensive engine with about 15 minutes to play.
78'
Substitution
Blaise Matuidi (on). Corentin Tolisso (off). (France)
77'
Australian free kick trickery
Following the foul on Juric, Aaron Mooy plays a free kick short and wide but it is cleared out for a throw-in.
76'
Yellow card for Tolisso
Corentin Tolisso brings down Tomi Juric in midfield as the Australian forward attempts to run into space.
76'
Yellow Card
Corentin Tolisso (France)
75'
France counters but nothing comes of it
After a rare Australian foray forward hits a dead end in the corner, Paul Pogba sends it ahead to Nabil Fekir but his pass for Kylian Mbappe does not connect.
72'
Australia substitution - Irvine for Rogic
Jackson Irvine for Tom Rogic. Rogic leaves after a good defensive shift.
72'
Substitution
Jackson Irvine (on). Tom Rogic (off). (Australia)
70'
France substitution - Fekir for Dembele
Nabil Fekir for Ousmane Dembele. Didier Deschamps attempts to revitalize the attack.
70'
France substitution - Giroud for Griezmann
Olivier Giroud enters for Antoine Griezmann
70'
Substitution
Nabil Fekir (on). Ousmane Dembele (off). (France)
70'
Substitution
Olivier Giroud (on). Antoine Griezmann (off). (France)
69'
Umtiti tries a shot from deep
Samuel Umtiti takes a rare look at goal from long distance but it is blocked.
67'
Mbappe nearly receives a gift
Loose play in the back from Australia leads to a nervy run from Mathew Ryan to clear the ball before Kylian Mbappe runs onto it.
64'
First substitution for Australia
Tomi Juric for Andrew Nabbout. Attacking energy to keep pressure up front with the game tied.
64'
Substitution
Tomi Juric (on). Andrew Nabbout (off). (Australia)
62'
Jedinak scores the penalty! Australia ties it up 1-1!
After the unnecessary error from Samuel Umtiti gifts Australia a penalty kick, captain Mile Jedinak puts it low to the right as Hugo Lloris dives the other way. Australia equalizes!
62'
Penalty Kick - Goal
Penalty Kick - Goal - Mile Jedinak (Australia)
60'
Free kick for Australia - Handball on Umtiti!
Aaron Mooy curls in a free kick and nearly every Australian player in the area appeals for a handball. Replays clearly show Samuel Umtiti got a hand to it.
59'
France comes right back
Kylian Mbappe strides into space on the left and France threatens again. Antoine Griezmann can't get much on a shot from the middle of the box and Mathew Ryan collects.
58'
Griezmann slots it home! France lead 1-0!
Thanks to the VAR reversal Antoine Griezmann hits the penalty left-footed strong into the right side of the net. France is ahead!
58'
Penalty Kick - Goal
Penalty Kick - Goal - Antoine Griezmann (France)
57'
After review - Penalty given! Yellow card for Risdon
Joshua Risdon receives a yellow card for the touch on the leg of Antoine Griezmann.
57'
Yellow Card
Joshua Risdon (Australia)
54'
No foul? Risdon challenge under video review
Paul Pogba plays Antoine Griezmann through ahead of the defense and a Joshua Risdon challenge is not ruled a foul.
53'
Real chance for Australia
Nice bit of pace up the right wing and a dangerous cross from Joshua Risdon is just cleared away.
51'
Missed connection for Dembele
Ousmane Dembele dribbles across the top of the box and attempts to find Lucas Hernandez coming in from the left but he overhits the looping pass.
49'
Reinforcements coming?
Olivier Giroud giving attention to his shoes on the bench could indicate the target man's impending arrival with his side looking for a goal.
48'
Dangerous cross from Hernandez
Paul Pogba works it to Lucas Hernandez in space and he sends it in from the left side but it is cleared away.
46'
2nd half begins
France will look to make more chances and Australia will hope to stay as solid as the first half.
45'
End of 1st Half
Australia must be happy with the result so far. The feared French attack has been disrupted and the score is still 0-0.
45'
Behich creates two chances
In a rare show of attacking energy, Aziz Behich crosses it in and when the clearance is returned he strikes it high and wide to the right. After so many upfield clearances and seeming disinterest in offensive possession for the Australians, France looked surprised.
43'
Australia clears another France chance
Paul Pogba sends it into Antoine Griezmann in the left side of the box but Australia continues to remain alert and clears it away. Better safe than sorry appears to be the attitude for Australia.
40'
Australia pretends to counter
After a sub-par pass from Paul Pogba is intercepted Australia refuses to take advantage of their numbers moving forward and Aaron Mooy slows it down.
37'
Griezmann puts his hip into it
As Kylian Mbappe squares to fire from the top of the box Antoine Griezmann is called for backing his defender out of the way.
35'
France lacking creative rhythm
Despite many set piece opportunities and most of the possession, France still do not look comfortable in this game.
33'
Corner for France
Lucas Hernandez hits a hard shot with his left foot cleared away for a Ousmane Dembele corner on the left. The Barcelona winger drives it in but it does not reach his teammates and Mathew Ryan catches easily.
31'
Quick chance for France
Antoine Griezmann nearly brings down a pass over his shoulder ahead of the defense but Trent Sainsbury recovers. In an instant France had a pass in after taking the ball in midfield.
29'
Ball pops!
All this physical play has even taken a toll on the match ball. Antoine Griezmann throws the ball back to the Australian defense in a good show of sportsmanship.
28'
Australia with a free kick
Paul Pogba commits a foul outside the area. Aaron Mooy curls it into the danger area from 35 yards away but Hugo Lloris makes a confident jump and catch.
22'
Australia trying their best in possession
Slowing down the game and being patient in their own half before launching balls down the wing over the world-class French midfield seems the early tactic for Australia.
20'
Referee Andre Cunha talks to Jedinak
Consistent physical play from Australia since the start prompts Referee Andre Cunha to have a word with Mile Jedinak after a foul on Corentin Tolisso.
17'
What a save from Lloris!
Aaron Mooy hits the free kick from the left wing and Lloris has to make a diving save on a Trent Sainsbury deflection, setting up a corner that is cleared upfield.
14'
France corner
Set piece chances continue after the clearance. Ousmane Dembele puts in the corner from the left but eventually Australia clears.
13'
Leckie earns a yellow
Another foul deep in the Australian half earns the winger the games first yellow. Aaron Mooy clears the ensuing Antoine Griezmann over the goal.
13'
Yellow Card
Mathew Leckie (Australia)
12'
Free kick unsuccessful
Mathew Leckie makes a run and gets a head to it but floats it over the goalkeeper.
11'
Australia with their first good chance
Foul down the left wing gives Australia their first free kick 30 yards from goal.
8'
Free kick for France
From the left flank Kylian Mbappe hits it low and short and Antoine Griezmann attempts to head it down in the direction of goal. Good idea but the Australian defense handles it.
6'
Another chance for France
France finding a lot of space in midfield and look comfortable around the Australian box. Griezmann takes a right-footed shot that skims across the turf. Mathew Ryan dives to his left for the save.
4'
Free kick for France
Mark Milligan makes an unnecessary challenge 25 yards away from the goal. Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann stand over the ball but it is Pogba who hits it firm but dead center. Mathew Ryan makes the easy catch.
2'
Griezmann sends it in
Antoine Griezmann hooks in the ball from the right corner but it is cleared for a throw-in.
2'
Early corner for France
Kylian Mbappe makes a run down the right fires wide for a corner.
1'
We are underway!
Australia in yellow, France in black/blue tops and white shorts.
0'
The teams take the field
French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and Australian midfielder Mile Jedinak lead their respective squads out onto the sunny pitch. It is a beautiful day for a game. "La Marseillaise" plays first.