World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe strike sends France through
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Mbappe becomes France's youngest tournament goalscorer
Kylian Mbappe's first-half strike helped France overcome - and eliminate - a resilient Peru to earn a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup.
Ricardo Gareca's side, buoyed on by their passionate support inside the Ekaterinburg Arena, came alive in the second half after falling behind in the 34th minute but ultimately could not find the equaliser that would have prevented their exit.
Monaco's Mbappe was the player to punish the Peruvians when he tapped in Olivier Giroud's deflected shot, coming after a period of France dominance.
But it was Peru who had the upper hand after the break. Midfielder Pedro Aquino went closest to levelling when his stunning strike cannoned off the bar.
Benfica's Andre Carrillo, who was on loan at Watford last season, also tested Hugo Lloris' goal with a strike while substitute Jefferson Farfan hooked his effort into the side-netting.
France's defence remained resolute to the final whistle, although they have yet to convince fully that they are one of the favourites for title.
Giroud inclusion enhances France
Olivier Giroud had two shots and made three key passes in the match
The French are beginning to simmer.
After unremarkable 2-1 win over Australia, Didier Deschamps' men produced an improved display, aided by the inclusion of striker Olivier Giroud.
The Chelsea striker, a 70th-minute substitute last week, was the focal point of many French first-half sorties - fulfilling his duties of holding up the ball, and allowing Antoine Griezmann and Mbappe to join in a three-pronged attack.
In the build-up to the match, Deschamps suggested that Giroud had not, on occasions, been on the same wavelength as his team-mates. However, on Thursday he was in tune within minutes of the first whistle.
Early on, a one-two with the pacy Mbappe ended with the Monaco forward falling in the area before Giroud set up Griezmann, whose low strike was blocked by keeper Pedro Gallese.
Peru's backline was finally pierced when Giroud's low deflected shot looped towards goal and was given the finishing touch by Mbappe.
Deschamps is spoiled with attacking riches, but because of his more cautious instincts, it came as little surprise that France sat back after the interval and soaked up the Peruvian pressure.
The tactic paid off against the minnows, but he might have to revise that plan against stronger opposition.
More to follow.
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
France
1Lloris
2Pavard
4Varane
5Umtiti
21Hernández
13Kanté
6PogbaBooked at 86minsSubstituted forN'Zonziat 89'minutes
10MbappéSubstituted forDembéléat 75'minutes
7GriezmannSubstituted forFekirat 80'minutes
14MatuidiBooked at 16mins
9Giroud
Substitutes
3Kimpembe
8Lemar
11Dembélé
12Tolisso
15N'Zonzi
16Mandanda
17Rami
18Fekir
19Sidibe
20Thauvin
22Mendy
23Areola
Peru
1Gallese
17Advíncula
15Ramos
2RodríguezSubstituted forSantamaríaat 45'minutes
6Trauco
23AquinoBooked at 81mins
19YotúnSubstituted forFarfánat 45'minutes
18Carrillo
8CuevaSubstituted forRuidíazat 82'minutes
20Flores
9GuerreroBooked at 23mins
Substitutes
3Corzo
4Santamaría
5Araujo
7Hurtado
10Farfán
11Ruidíaz
12Cáceda
13Tapia
14Polo
16Cartagena
21Carvallo
22Loyola
Referee:
Mohammed Abdulla Hassan
Attendance:
32,789
Match Stats
Home TeamFranceAway TeamPeru
Possession
Home43%
Away57%
Shots
Home12
Away10
Shots on Target
Home4
Away2
Corners
Home5
Away3
Fouls
Home11
Away15
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Posted at
Match ends, France 1, Peru 0.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5'
Second Half ends, France 1, Peru 0.
Posted at 90'+4'
Corner, France. Conceded by Miguel Trauco.
Posted at 90'+4'
Attempt blocked. Olivier Giroud (France) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Blaise Matuidi.
Posted at 90'+3'
Luis Advíncula (Peru) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 90'+3'
Foul by Blaise Matuidi (France).
Posted at 90'+2'
Attempt missed. Blaise Matuidi (France) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
Posted at 90'+1'
Foul by Miguel Trauco (Peru).
Posted at 90'+1'
Nabil Fekir (France) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 90'+1'
Corner, France. Conceded by Miguel Trauco.
SubstitutionPosted at 89'
Substitution, France. Steven N'Zonzi replaces Paul Pogba.
Posted at 88'
Attempt saved. Paolo Guerrero (Peru) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
BookingPosted at 86'
Paul Pogba (France) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 86'
Jefferson Farfán (Peru) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 86'
Foul by Paul Pogba (France).
Posted at 84'
Corner, Peru. Conceded by Benjamin Pavard.
Posted at 83'
André Carrillo (Peru) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 83'
Foul by Paul Pogba (France).
Posted at 83'
Foul by Pedro Aquino (Peru).
Posted at 83'
Nabil Fekir (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
SubstitutionPosted at 82'
Substitution, Peru. Raúl Ruidíaz replaces Christian Cueva.
Posted at 82'
Attempt missed. Ousmane Dembélé (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Olivier Giroud with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
BookingPosted at 81'
Pedro Aquino (Peru) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 80'
Foul by Pedro Aquino (Peru).
Posted at 80'
Nabil Fekir (France) wins a free kick on the right wing.
SubstitutionPosted at 80'
Substitution, France. Nabil Fekir replaces Antoine Griezmann.
Posted at 79'
Offside, Peru. Christian Cueva tries a through ball, but Paolo Guerrero is caught offside.
Posted at 78'
Foul by André Carrillo (Peru).
Posted at 78'
Paul Pogba (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
SubstitutionPosted at 75'
Substitution, France. Ousmane Dembélé replaces Kylian Mbappé.
Posted at 74'
Attempt missed. Jefferson Farfán (Peru) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by André Carrillo with a cross.
Posted at 69'
Foul by Paolo Guerrero (Peru).
Posted at 69'
Benjamin Pavard (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 68'
Corner, Peru. Conceded by Samuel Umtiti.
Posted at 68'
Attempt missed. Luis Advíncula (Peru) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by André Carrillo.
Posted at 65'
Hand ball by N'Golo Kanté (France).
Posted at 61'
Attempt missed. André Carrillo (Peru) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jefferson Farfán.
Posted at 58'
Attempt blocked. Christian Cueva (Peru) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Edison Flores.
Posted at 56'
Corner, France. Conceded by Luis Advíncula.
Posted at 54'
Foul by André Carrillo (Peru).
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Source: bbc.com
Source: bbc.com
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