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Paul Pogba puts France ahead late on to claim victory
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Antoine Griezmann converts a penalty after VAR review
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Mile Jedinak hit back with a penalty of his own moments later
A dramatic clash in Kazan comes to an end. Two penalties, the first on-field VAR review at a World Cup and a late winner by Paul Pogba. Quite a start to our four-game Saturday menu!
Full-time! Les Bleus get their @FIFAWorldCup campaign off to a winning start in Kazan! #FiersdetreBleus #FRAAUS pic.twitter.com/ca6lrA9exS
— French Team (@FrenchTeam) June 16, 2018
The French team finally made it in a 2-1 victory over the Australians.
Ya s sss! @paulpogba makes it 2-1!#FiersdetreBleus #FRAAUS pic.twitter.com/uoLGBRhSy9
— French Team (@FrenchTeam) June 16, 2018
France’s Paul Pogba made it 2-1 putting France ahead. He gets a toe on the ball and loops of Mat Ryan and off the underside of the bar. It's mighty close, but a glance at the referee's goal-line technology watch shows it's over!
The first goal of the tournament was scored by Griezmann in a penalty shootout whereas the second goal scored at the tournament scored by Jedinak was also through the penalty shootout.
Mile Jedinak has continued a solid Australian tradition at the World Cup. Three penalties given, three penalties scored. With his reputation from the spot, it wasn't likely to change. He netted one in the 3-2 cla s sic against the Netherlands at 2014, as well as two against Honduras in their intercontinental play-off!
#FRA WIN!
A tough match for @FrenchTeam, but they get their #WorldCup campaign off to a winning start. #FRAAUS pic.twitter.com/kX6HnWwMZC
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 16, 2018
The game ended in the French side with Antoine Griezmann elected Budweiser Man of the Match.
