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22:00
The last few seconds are running. Nothing will change in the end result.
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21:57
Yellow card for Aaron Mooy (Australia)
Mooy catches Theo Hernández on the foot in an aggressive sliding tackle. The yellow box is fine.
90
21:56
Three of the seven minutes of stoppage time have been completed. Only the favorites continue to play. Australia is not being done any favors by the long second hand.
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21:53
Official stoppage time (minutes): 7
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21:52
Konate! The ex-Leipziger fails after a corner from the left with a head on the well-reacting Ryan.
89
21:52
Substitution for France: Marcus Thuram
89
21:52
Substitution for France: Olivier Giroud
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21:51
Jules Koundé comes on as a substitute for France
89
21:51
Substitution for France: Benjamin Pavard
86
21:48
Arnold changes twice. Degenek and Baccus replace Atkinson and Irvine.
85
21:48
Miloš Degenek comes on as a substitute for Australia
85
21:47
Australia come off with Nathaniel Atkinson
85
21:47
Substitution for Australia: Keanu Baccus
85
21:47
Substitution for Australia: Jackson Irvine
83
21:46
In the second half we see a clear class difference here. The defending champion doesn’t give up too much and also deserves a lead in height.
80
21:42
Yellow card for Jackson Irvine (Australia)
Irvine tactically fouls Upamecano in midfield. For this he is warned.
79
21:41
By the way: Giroud has drawn level with record goalscorer Thierry Henry with his brace. Both attackers are now at 51 goals in national dress. One booth is missing, then Giroud is France’s top scorer ever.
77
21:39
Kingsley Coman comes on as a substitute for France
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21:39
Substitution for France: Ousmane Dembélé
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21:39
Youssouf Fofana comes on for France
77
21:39
Aurélien Tchouameni comes off the bench for France
74
21:36
Garang Kuol comes on as a substitute for Australia
74
21:36
Substitution for Australia: Craig Goodwin
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21:36
Awer Mabil comes on as a substitute for Australia
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21:35
Substitution for Australia: Riley McGree
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21:34
Tooor for France, 4-1 through Olivier Giroud
That was too easy! Mbappé picks up the pace on the left, is not tackled energetically enough by three Australians and gives up the five-meter space. Giroud stands well and dozes off.
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21:30
Tooor for France, 3: 1 by Kylian Mbappé
Shortly afterwards it is still 3:1! Mbappé prevails in the air duel between Souttar and Rowles as a result of a cross from the right by Dembélé. His header drips from the left inner post into the net.
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21:30
Griezmann puts a left to Theo Hernández from the center of the opposing half. In a double pass interaction with Mbappé, the left-back combines through to the baseline. Griezmann takes his pass directly to the backcourt – Behich clears on the line!
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21:29
Positive from an Australian point of view: Since the result is still close, it only takes one successful action to take something countable out of the match. Negative: Nothing is happening forward at the moment.
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21:26
Upamecano hits another corner kick from ten meters in the middle to the right. That looked better.
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21:24
… However, Mbappé’s weak standard fizzles out.
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21:24
Giroud forwards a beautiful hoe in the penalty area for Mbappé. The PSG player is prevented from a clear conclusion at the last moment by Rowles. Corner…
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21:23
After an hour, the lead for France is still well deserved. There are currently no chances either here or there.
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21:19
The first change for the underdog. The just warned Duke is replaced by Cummings.
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21:19
Jason Cummings comes on for Australia
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21:19
Substitution for Australia: Mitchell Duke
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21:17
Yellow card for Mitchell Duke (Australia)
Duke sends Dembélé sideways. Yellow is appropriate.
53
21:16
The eleven from Down Under need a little more time to find their way into the second section. So far, almost only the blue ones have acted.
50
21:14
Giroud with the fine blade! The AC Milan striker spectacularly takes a Theo Hernández cross from the left nine yards from the right with a side kick – just to the left of it.
48
21:11
Goodwin kicks a corner into the first post from the right. But there is only Griezmann who can clarify.
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21:08
The second round is in progress.
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21:08
Kick-off 2nd half
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20:54
Mid-term conclusion:
Break between France and Australia, the defending champions lead 2-1. After a rather balanced start, it was the Socceroos who were able to set the first trick thanks to Goodwin’s goal. After that, they were a slightly more dangerous team and were able to safely defend against their opponent’s attacks. That changed in the 27th minute when Rabiot headed in a cross. Just five pointer turns later, Giroud made it 2-1 for the increasingly liberated Europeans. Both teams had a great opportunity before half-time. All in all, the lead for France is absolutely fine – but the thing hasn’t been eaten here yet. See you soon!
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20:50
Shortly before the half-time whistle there is a lot of fire in here again. The Deschamps team in particular is keen on another goal.
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20:48
Irvine to the post! A cross from the left wing is headed by the FC St. Pauli man from nine meters to the left longitudinal bar. The French are lucky there.
45
20:47
Official stoppage time (minutes): 6
45
20:46
Huge chance for Mbappé! Griezmann finds a fine chip to the right in the box. The Atlético star fits high in the middle, where Mbappé shoots over from a relatively close range. The 23-year-old can also clean it up.
42
20:43
Dembélé recaptures the playground equipment on the right. The ball comes to Griezmann via Mbappé, whose left-footed shot from 18 meters from the right sails just past the short corner.
40
20:40
Theo Hernández takes Mbappé on the left wing. His flat pass in the middle puts Dembélé over it from 14 meters.
38
20:38
The Laola wave is going wild in the stadium. Apparently the spectators are more active than the two teams are currently on the pitch.
35
20:36
After initially struggling to endanger keeper Ryan’s goal and even after the 0-1 lead, the Europeans caught on here. The ice-cold exploitation of opportunities brings them at least a well-deserved lead.
32
20:32
Tooor for France, 2-1 through Olivier Giroud
The world champion turns the game within five minutes! Atkinson fritters away the marble at right-back against Rabiot. This is served again with a hack by Mbappé and then passes flat from the left in the direction of the penalty spot. Giroud is completely blank and only has to push in.
30
20:30
It’s getting hot again! Again, Theo Hernández passes from left to center. This time Giroud takes off with his head, but his attempt goes over it. The old master was also offside.
27
20:27
Tooor for France, 1-1 by Adrien Rabiot
And suddenly it’s 1:1! After a saved corner, Upamecano passes Theo Hernández to the left. The left-back finds Rabiot with his cross near the five. The 27-year-old nods off easily from a short distance.
25
20:26
The Équipe Tricolore is struggling to create opportunities. Neither the fast outside players nor Giroud in the storm center have come up with dangerous actions so far.
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20:22
Strong thing from Duke! The striker gets the ball a little lucky due to a stick error by the French. His hard-hitting shot from a central 23 meters rushes just past the top right of the goal.
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20:20
Irvine clears Tchouaméni close to his own penalty area. He works rustically, but also fairly. Good action by the St. Paulians.
17
20:16
Of course, Les Bleus have to deal with that first. A deficit against Australia was not planned. How is the reaction?
14
20:13
There’s the injury-related swap. Theo Hernandez replaces Lucas Hernandez.
13.
20:13
Theo Hernandez comes on for France
13.
20:13
Substitution for France: Lucas Hernández
11.
20:12
Lucas Hernández made an unfortunate substitution while Leckie was taking the ball. The Bayern player must be treated and escorted off the field. Brother Theo will take over for him.
9.
20:09
Tooor for Australia, 0-1 by Craig Goodwin
Goodwin puts the underdog in front! A long lateral shift from his own half finds Leckie on the right wing. The 31-year-old nibbles on two Frenchmen with a good ball acceptance and gives flat on the second post. There Goodwin is completely blank, his shot from eight meters hits the crossbar.
6.
20:06
Otherwise we see an expected beginning. France generates a lot of possession and tries attacks down the wings. The offensive around Mbappé and Co. meets a compact defensive.
3.
20:03
A first attempt now also on the part of the Australians. McGree has too much space in the middle of the opposing box. His hasty shot from 25 meters rushes past miles to the left.
2.
20:03
The first corner belongs to the blue ones. Rabiot dangerously extends the near post into the center, but finds no takers.
19:46
Naturally, the defending champion is favoured. The Équipe Tricolore clearly prevailed in the qualifying group against teams such as Finland and the Ukraine and is also going into the 2022 tournament as one of the absolute top favourites. Peppered with stars like Mbappé, Griezmann and Co. as well as some seasoned Bundesliga players, there is probably no way around them in Qatar either. One downer remains: Real Madrid’s star striker Benzema will miss the World Cup due to a thigh injury. In his place, veteran Giroud should now snap in the front line.
19:32
Participation in the World Cup is already a complete success for the Australians. After a tough battle in the first rounds of qualifying, they worked their way through to the final, where they prevailed against Peru on penalties (5-4). In Group D, however, they are now the clear underdog alongside Tunisia. A point win today would be a real triumph.
19:23
The starting formations of both teams are out. Small spoiler: The French have world-class players like Griezmann, Mbappé and Dembélé all in the starting XI. Bayern player Coman, Frankfurt striker Kolo Muani and Gladbach attacker Thuram, on the other hand, are initially on the bench.
19:23
The two teams met in the group stage back in 2018 and played their first World Cup duel. France ended up celebrating a 2-1 win thanks to an own goal from Australia’s Aziz Behich.
19:12
Hi! The World Cup day will end in Group C France and Australia. The reigning world champion now intervenes in the tournament.