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#Match Report: France Become World Champions With 4-2 Win Over Croatiadailyactive.info

Jul 15, 2018 4:56 PM
Summary
France won the Fifa World Cup for the second time by overcoming Croatia’s bold challenge in a thrilling final in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Didier Deschamps’ side repeated the success on home soil at France ’98 by a victory margin that hardly looked possible as Croatia stood toe-to-toe with the favourites for an hour. Croatia also felt their luck deserted them, but ultimately France ran out victorious to erase the memories of the loss to Portugal in the Euro 2016 final in Paris.
In one of the most exciting World Cup finals of the modern era, played out to a soundtrack of thunder and lightning, Croatia and France delivered a enthralling spectacle that brought the highest goal tally in a final since 1966, a pitch invasion, and a controversial intervention from the video assistant referee that had a huge influence on the outcome.
France took the lead after 18 minutes when Antoine Griezmann’s free-kick deflected in off Mario Mandzukic’s head – but Croatia were by far the better side in the first half and deservedly equalised courtesy of Ivan Perisic’s left-foot finish.
Croatia were left nursing a burning sense of injustice when France restored their lead seven minutes before half-time through Griezmann’s penalty, awarded by referee Nestor Pitana for handball against Perisic after a lengthy delay while VAR was consulted.
In a compelling second half, France looked to have wrapped it up with two strikes in six minutes from Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe either side of the hour mark. Croatia, however, showed unbreakable spirit and even threatened a comeback when Mandzukic took advantage of France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris hesitating over a clearance to pull a goal back. France closed out the win to bring redemption for Deschamps after defeat at the Euros two years ago, sparking wild celebrations and ensuring Lloris lifted the World Cup.

Moments
10′ Modric hits a long pass with outside of the boot
18′ Own Goal by Mario Mandzukic, Croatia. France 1, Croatia 0.
28′ Goal! France 1, Croatia 1. Ivan Perisic (Croatia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Domagoj Vida following a set piece situation.
38′ Goal! France 2, Croatia 1. Antoine Griezmann (France) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
48′  Attempt saved. Ante Rebic (Croatia) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Ivan Rakitic with a through ball.
55′  Substitution, France. Steven N’Zonzi replaces N’Golo Kanté.
59′ Goal! France 3, Croatia 1. Paul Pogba (France) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
65′ Goal! France 4, Croatia 1. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucas Hernández.
69′ Goal! France 4, Croatia 2. Mario Mandzukic (Croatia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
 
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Jul 15, 2018 4:56 PM
Summary
France won the Fifa World Cup for the second time by overcoming Croatia’s bold challenge in a thrilling final in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Didier Deschamps’ side repeated the success on home soil at France ’98 by a victory margin that hardly looked possible as Croatia stood toe-to-toe with the favourites for an hour. Croatia also felt their luck deserted them, but ultimately France ran out victorious to erase the memories of the loss to Portugal in the Euro 2016 final in Paris.
In one of the most exciting World Cup finals of the modern era, played out to a soundtrack of thunder and lightning, Croatia and France delivered a enthralling spectacle that brought the highest goal tally in a final since 1966, a pitch invasion, and a controversial intervention from the video assistant referee that had a huge influence on the outcome.
France took the lead after 18 minutes when Antoine Griezmann’s free-kick deflected in off Mario Mandzukic’s head – but Croatia were by far the better side in the first half and deservedly equalised courtesy of Ivan Perisic’s left-foot finish.
Croatia were left nursing a burning sense of injustice when France restored their lead seven minutes before half-time through Griezmann’s penalty, awarded by referee Nestor Pitana for handball against Perisic after a lengthy delay while VAR was consulted.
In a compelling second half, France looked to have wrapped it up with two strikes in six minutes from Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe either side of the hour mark. Croatia, however, showed unbreakable spirit and even threatened a comeback when Mandzukic took advantage of France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris hesitating over a clearance to pull a goal back. France closed out the win to bring redemption for Deschamps after defeat at the Euros two years ago, sparking wild celebrations and ensuring Lloris lifted the World Cup.

Moments
10′ Modric hits a long pass with outside of the boot
18′ Own Goal by Mario Mandzukic, Croatia. France 1, Croatia 0.
28′ Goal! France 1, Croatia 1. Ivan Perisic (Croatia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Domagoj Vida following a set piece situation.
38′ Goal! France 2, Croatia 1. Antoine Griezmann (France) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
48′  Attempt saved. Ante Rebic (Croatia) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Ivan Rakitic with a through ball.
55′  Substitution, France. Steven N’Zonzi replaces N’Golo Kanté.
59′ Goal! France 3, Croatia 1. Paul Pogba (France) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
65′ Goal! France 4, Croatia 1. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucas Hernández.
69′ Goal! France 4, Croatia 2. Mario Mandzukic (Croatia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
 
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