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France beat Australia; Double goal for Oliver Giroud

France won the second match of the World Cup Group D. France defeated Australia by four goals to one. Double goal for Oliver Giroud. Australia started with a scare from France, who came to retain the title. In the 9th minute, Craig Goodwin scored Matthew Leakey’s brilliant cross.

Despite hesitation, France hit back in the 27th minute through Adrien Rabiot’s lightning header. Taking advantage of an Australian defense error, Oliver Giroud hit the net in the 32nd minute to give the French team a 2-1 lead in the first half. France’s surge was seen in the second half. In the 68th minute, Mbappe scored through Dembele’s stunning cross header. In the 72nd minute, Giroud scored the second goal after Mbappé extended the cross into the box and sealed the victory for the champions. France’s next match is against Denmark on Saturday.

Giroud, Mbappe, Adrian score, France won