France began the game highly favored to win. They initially took the lead from a penalty kick which was awarded after a foul call made from video review. The play had been initially waved off by the center official.
Australia evened the score a few moments later when a French defender handled the ball in the penalty area resulting in a penalty kick.
The match score remained 1-1 until the 83rd minute. France scored on a goal which required goal line technology to verify. The shot had been deflected resulting in an almost vertical bounce down from the goal’s crossbar.
The match concluded with 5 minutes of added time after one final flop by a French player.
Congratulaions to France
after one final flop...
congratulations france