France is back in his form and beat Australia by 4-1
Moves effectively from Mbappe at the start of the match. Can he score today? A comfortable start for France.
Australia counterattacked France with and brilliant pass and its goal from goodwin. Oh my god! What a start for Australia in the world cup. They are in the lead now by 1-0.
More problems creating here for France because Lukas Hernandez is leaving the field due to injury.
Mbappe is attacking here and France gets a corner kick. Now it's 13 mins completed and Australia is still in the lead. France is trying to create chances again but Australia defended well.
Mbappe passed the ball but Griezmann could not get it. France should hurry now and score a goal as quickly as possible.
France is desperate to score a goal. Ohhh what a try from Australia again from out of the box. The ball just went from near the net. Australia made its intentions clear. They are playing pressure free and this is dangerous for France.
All of France's hopes are on Mbappe here. Another corner for France but Australia defended again. Oh wow, France equalized the score. Brilliant header right in the net from Rabiot.
France needs to remove the curse of the last 3 World Cups. Defending champions had been knocked out in the group stage. Here's another brilliant attempt from Giroud but went over the net.
France is now in control of this game. They retained the position and created chances continuously. Another goal for France. A brilliant pass by Rabiot and Giroud makes no mistake so now Australia feeling real pressure.
This is a 50th international goal for Giroud. He is now just one goal behind Thierry Henry. He is now the 2nd most goalscorer for France. France is performing like defending champion. Ohhh another chance of goal but Griezmann could not take ball in his legs.
Another chance and this is an easy chance but Giroud missed this time. 37 mins completed of this game so still almost 10 mins game left before half-time.
France is leading now by 2-1. Will this be the final score before half-time? France is charging again and this time dembele had a chance but he could not execute well.
Olivier Giroud is leading from the front right now. Mbappe passed cleverly to Griezmann but he missed as well. Back to back chances creating for France. Now Australia is playing slowly and France is creating a pressure on Australia.
Ohhh my god! I can not believe it. Mbappe missed the most simple goal chance. It should be 3-1 for France and now Australia is attacking annnnd almost did it.
Ball hits the goalpost and France survived. Unlucky for Australia. 6 mins extra time has given and almost the half-time is going towards the end.
That's it half-time whistle has blown so at the half-time France 2 and Australia 1. Now let's see can Australia fight back in the 2nd half? Had Mbappe scored that goal, the half-time score would have been different.
We have already seen Saudi shocked the Argentina today by beating 2-1 and Tunisia stopped Denmark in a draw also so can Australia do the same?
Players are arriving on the field and 2nd half action will begin in a minute. Attempt to score a goal by France but Australia defended well. Oh what an attempt by Giroud. He tried to score a goal by bicycle kick.
France is creating continuously goalscoring opportunities. I like this thing of France team most that they always play aggressive.
Mbappe missed goalscoring chances. I was thinking this is not Mbappe's night but nooo Mbappe scored his first goal of this match. That was poor pass by France but dembele made it correct and assist to Mbappe. He scores on brilliant header and France now gets 3-1 lead.
Andddd that's it Olivier Giroud made a world record for France. Giroud scored a fantastic goal on Mbappe's perfect assist. He is now the most goalscorer for France.
France is now on the driving seat and score is 4-1. Ohhh what an attempt from konate. He came in as a substitute and this would be his first international goal.
Australia have an opportunity to score a 2nd goal but they could not do that. What a difference we have seen in the France team. First 15 mins, France was struggling but after that they did not stop.
That's it, the final whistle has blown and France defeated Australia by 4-1.
