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FULL-TIME. The defending world champions began the defence with a statement win over Australia as they will prepare to face Denmark, next
Australia will look to build on the performance when they face Tunisia up next.
87' Into the final few minutes of the game as the score reads 4-1 in favour of France. Giroud gets subbed off to a ovation from the French fans.
71' GOAL FRANCE
Olivier Giroud equals the record of most goals for France, Mbappe with the assist.
67' GOAL FRANCE
Australia's left back with some sensational last ditch defending but Mbappe scores with his head.
56' Substitution Australia. Jason Cummings replaces Mitchell Duke who was booked only few minutes earlier
50' Theo Hernandez creates two quality chances but the ball goes wide both the times.
HALF-TIME as an energetic first 45 minutes come to an end at the Al Janoub Stadium. France 2-1 Australia.
45+1' Australia with a golden opportunity and the headed shot hits the crossbar with Lloris being grounded to his spot.
31' GOAL FRANCE
Milestone for Olivier Giroud as he scores his 50th goal. Adrien Rabiot with the assist.
26' GOAL FRANCE
Theo Hernandez with a perfect cross to find Adrien Rabiot in the box who heads the ball home and score the equaliser.
12' Substitution France. Lucas Hernandez is subbed off by Theo Hernandez after an unfortunate injury.
9' GOAL AUSTRALIA
Craig Goodwin scores his first World Cup with a fantastic finish high into the net after a great ball from Matthew Leckie to serve him for the goal.
1' Ousmane Dembele with a wicked run inside the box only for the ball to be cleared by the opposition defender. Action right from minute one.
Insights:
France have won the 2 matches against Australia.
Australia have not last in the last 5 matches
France XI: Lloris; Pavard, Upamecano, Konaté, Lucas Hernández; Rabiot, Tchouaméni; Mbappé, Griezmann, Dembélé; Giroud.
Australia XI: Ryan; Behich, Rowels, Souttar, Atkinson; Irvine, Mooy, McGree; Goodwin, Duke, Leckie.