Giroud, Mbappe nick it for Les blues as France pick 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter final ticket

Giroud, Mbappe nick it for Les blues as France pick 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter final ticket

After defeating Poland 3-1 in their round of 16 match on Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium, France has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Giroud, Mbappe nick it for Les blues as France pick 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter final ticket

Kylian Mbappe’s brace in 74th, and 90th minutes of second half ensured that France became the third country after Argentina and Netherlands to qualify for the quarter finals of Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Former Chelsea marksman – Olivier Giroud had earlier scored his 52nd goal for his country against Poland to become France’s highest scorer.

Giroud’s goal came from Kylian Mbappe professional pass in 44th minute of the first half of the third Round of 16 match of Qatar 2022 World Cup.Giroud, Mbappe nick it for Les blues as France pick 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter final ticket

Olivier Giroud had earlier in 28th minute missed a right low drive from Ousmanne Dembele. The opportunity came for France after Robert Ledwandowski missed a long range drive within the France’s goal area in 20th minute of the first half of the match played at Al Thumama Stadium.

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Another opportunity came for Poland in 37 minute of the half, but several Polish players struggled to put the ball in France’s goal post.

In 9th minute of extra time of second half, Central Refere, Jesus Valenzuela, awarded a Penalty for Poland after VAR review.

Former Bayern and Barcelona striker – Robert Ledwandowski converted the Penalty to reduce the final score to 1-3 in favour of France.

It was time for the Kylian Mbappé show in the second half, with Lewandowski only getting the consolation penalty at the end.

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Les Bleus reached the quarterfinals at the third consecutive FIFA World Cup tournament.

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