Australia generated a handful of chances, but France dominated possession and unleashed 23 shots on Australia’s goal. By Kevin Draper 4 Group D 1 Adrien Rabiot (27’) Olivier Giroud (32 ...

Mbappe’s backheel then found Rabiot, who cut the ball back for Giroud to put France ahead. Tanswell: The injury to Lucas Hernandez directly before Australia’s goal led to the introduction of ...

France hit back as Rabiot scores header from Hernandez cross (FRA 1-1 AUS) 9’ GOAL! Australia take shock lead as Goodwin pounces at back post (FRA 0-1 AUS) “A striker who was supposed to be ...

Reigning champions France recovered from an early Australia goal to win 4-1 as they began their World Cup defence in style in Qatar. On a day that began with one of the biggest shocks in World Cup ...

Minutes after Vine entered as a substitute, the Australia forward nearly made an instant impact of her own. 100': France goal waved off due to foul in box Les Bleues thought they had finally ...

France’s press forced a turnover deep in Australia’s end, and Rabiot pounced before crossing for Giroud, who tapped into a wide-open goal for the go-ahead strike. Giroud, who was so vital to ...

Patty Mills was once again great for Australia with 24 points ... while Will Magnay and Duop Reath added 10 points each. For France, Victor Wembanyama was on the verge of a triple-double with ...

Kylian Mbappe had several shots on goal and his first score of the tournament, a header in the 68th minute. France will play Denmark while Australia takes on Tunisia on Saturday. Denmark and ...

They took last place in their group in Russia, which also featured France and Denmark. Australia lost by one goal in its opener against France four years ago. The Socceroos gave up a penalty to ...

France missed the first two legs of the series ... It’s something special.” Australia are seen as the team to beat in Sydney after winning their home event last year and winning in Auckland ...