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  A VAR – assisted penalty from Griezmann and a late Paul pogba goal helped France to secure a deserved 2-1 victory over Australia. Antoine Griezmann scored the first ever penalty given by VAR in World Cup history as France edged past Australia 2-1 in their Group C opener. France were far from their best at the Kazan Arena, with their best attacking trio of Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele unable to ignite against a tenacious Australian outfit. After a disjointed first half of action, the game glittered to life shortly after the break as referee Andres Cunha awarded a penalty to France after consulting VAR and deciding that Josh Risdon had clipped Griezmann just in the area. The Atletico Madrid striker’s ferocious spot kick was cancelled out just four minutes later by another penalty, Aston Villa midfielder Mile Jidenak slotting home after Samuel Umtiti handled in the area. Didier Deschamps’ side looked to be heading for a disappointing start t...

It’s another exciting atmosphere in Russia as Egypt take on Uruguay in a group A encounter. Uruguay dominated possession in the first 3 minutes of the opening stage of the first half. Caceres was put under pressure defensively but can’t keep the ball in play after tackle, though it shows Egypt are doing everything within their reach to limit the time Uruguay have on the ball. Egypt are starting to to enjoy the game after the early pressure from the Uruguay. Cavani look threatening to the Egypt defense with the first attempt of the game, firing a low shot from outside the box that El – Shenawy managed to keep out comfortably. Egypt have done great defensively as they’ve kept Uruguay silent and finding thir rhythm in attack. Egypt with their first attempt of the game as trezeguet forced Muslera into action for the first time. He chests the ball down to create some chance in the box but couldn’t get contact with the ball properly. Egypt are looking more dangerous on th...

Welcome to the 2018 FIFA world cup in Russia. The kick-off to the world prestigious football tournament is under way with the host Russia facing Saudi Arabia in an opening encounter of the tournament. Both team started brightly, YASIR ALSHAHRANI (Saudi Arabia) forced KUTEPOV (Russia) to a brilliant save in the first 10 minutes of opening into the first half. A corner conceded by Saudi Arabia defender MOHAMMED ALBURAYK, the corner saw YURI GAZINSKY (Russia) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner at 15 minutes of the first half. Assisted by Aleksandr Golovin with a cross from the resulting corner. Russia continues pressing which saw Saudi Arabia conceding a free kick in the defensive half. The tempo of the game has caught Saudi Arabia out at the back. They need to put their foot on the ball and play the match at their own pace. Saudi Arabia are beginning to press harder which earn them a great corner. Al shahrani leads a counter for Sau...