World cup 2018, france vs Australia:

World cup 2018, france vs Australia:

France benefited from a controversial first use of video assistant refree (VAR) technology at a world cup as they labored to a 2-1 win over Australia. Antoine griezmann put lets bleus ahead with a contentious second half penalty in kazan after referee Andres cunha adjudged the forward had been fouled by Joshua Risdon having watched a replay of the incident at the side of the pitch.

Australia, who felt aggrieved as defender Risdon appeared to have touched the ball before tripping griezmann, kylian mbappe and ousmane dembele, were overwhelming favourites for the group C opener. Atletico Madrid forward griezmann produced the best of the efforts, connecting well with a powerful half volley from distance which ryan dealt with comfortably.

The lead did not last long, through, as Australia leveled with a spot kick of their own four minutes later, and this time there was no doubt about the award. Barcelona defender Samuel umtiti inexplicably handled a free kick in the box allowing socceroos captain jedinak to calmly send Lloris the wrong way.Defender aziz behich challenged pogba just inside the box only to see the Manchester united man’s effort loop over ryan and narrowly cross the line having bounced down off the underside of the crossbar, with the goal confirmed by goal line technology.

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