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Kylian Mbappe scored a second-half double as France turned the primary workforce to e-book their spot within the World Cup knockout stage on Saturday by defeating a feisty Danish workforce 2-1 in a tense encounter.
After a goalless first half through which the defending champions dominated however did not convert, defender Theo Hernandez linked up with the electrical Mbappe, whose shot deflected off the heal of Andreas Christensen and into the again of the online to present France the lead within the 61st minute. Denmark levelled seven minutes later, with Christensen making up for the deflection by blasting a strong header previous distraught French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
Mbappe completed the job within the 86th minute, changing on a cross from Antoine Griezmann and propelling the ball into the again of the online together with his thigh.
France prime Group D with six factors, three forward of Australia, who beat Tunisia 1-0 earlier within the day, with the Danes and the Tunisians each on one level.
France tackle Tunisia and Denmark meet Socceroos within the remaining spherical.
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World Cup 2022: France 2-1 Denmark
France are actually prime of Group D on six factors, with Australia second on three factors. Tunisia and Denmark are backside of the group with one level.
Tunisia vs France and Denmark vs Australia are the ultimate video games.
Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 18:04
World Cup 2022: France 2-1 Denmark
FULL-TIME: France have finished it – the world champions are the primary workforce by means of to the last-16!
It was the Kylian Mbappe present! His two objectives made the distinction both facet of Andreas Christensen’s header!
A good recreation, however France come out simply on prime!
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Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 17:58
World Cup 2022: France 2-1 Denmark
90+2: Griezmann makes method for Fofana, whereas for Denmark: Bah comes on Kristensen.
Denmark press for a aim…
Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 17:52
World Cup 2022: France 2-1 Denmark
90 minutes: Mbappe eyes a hat-trick as he takes on a volley, nevertheless it’s straight at Schmeichel – he ought to have performed in Thuram!
Six minutes added on… can Denmark discover one other equaliser?!
Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 17:51
World Cup 2022: France 2-1 Denmark (Mbappe 86’)
86 minutes: Kylian Mbappe seems to be to have gained it for France!
Coman units up Griezmann who crosses it together with his left-foot, and Mbappe bundles it house on the again publish!
Terrific motion from Mbappe – and he’s stayed simply onside!
Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 17:46
World Cup 2022: France 1-1 Denmark
85 minutes: Hojbjerg has a speculative effort from long-range – however he drags it vast…
Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 17:45
World Cup 2022: France 1-1 Denmark
81 minutes: So shut from Braithwaite!
Denmark are nonetheless harmful on the break! Braithwaite is first to the ball on the close to publish however his first-time effort clips the surface of the close to publish!
Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 17:41
World Cup 2022: France 1-1 Denmark
80 minutes: Rabiot shut with a spectacular effort!
Hernandez crosses from the left and the France mdifielder connects with an acrobatic effort on the again publish – nevertheless it sails over!
10 to go – will we have now a winner right here?
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Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 17:39
World Cup 2022: France 1-1 Denmark
78 minutes: So shut for substitute Aurélien Tchouaméni!
His header is goalbound however takes a slight nick off a Denmark defender!
Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 17:38
World Cup 2022: France 1-1 Denmark
75 minutes: France make a double sub; Coman and Konate ON; Dembele and Varane OFF.
Kieran Jackson26 November 2022 17:35
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