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62% Ball Possession FRANCE and 38% Ball Possession AUSTRALIA
France 4 – 1 Australia 
27′ Adrien Rabiot 9′ Craig Goodwin
32′ Olivier Giroud
68′ Kylian Mbappé
71′ Olivier Giroud
🏆👉 France, the reigning champion, with a winning debut crushing Australia in the FIFA World Cup Group D on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Australia got the leadership in the 9th minute with the goal by Craig Goodwin but France did not lose their heads and equalized in the 27th minute with Juventus player Adrien Rabiot on an assist from AC Milan player Theo Hernandez (entered in the 13th minute replacing his brother Lucas, who was injured). In the 32nd minute, the Juventus player then serves the overtaking ball to the other Rossoneri Olivier Giroud. In the second half, Kylian Mbappé scored in the 68th minute. The golden moment in the 71st minute with Giroud again serves the definitive poker with the goal that allows him to hook forward Thierry Henry in top of France’s ‘all time’ scorers chart (51 goals). Thanks to this victory, France, immediately take the lead in Group D, +2 over Denmark and Tunisia who also today (Tuesday 22 November) drew 0-0.
France was decimated by the injuries of various including Paul Pogba, Kante, Kimpembe, Nkunku and Benzema, Didier Deschamps’ national team will try to start with success to immediately take the top of Group D, completed by Denmark and Tunisia who also today (Tuesday 22 November) drew 0-0.
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- Italian Serie A players called up in this game
🇫🇷 France: Theo Hernández (Milan) started as a substitute in the 13th minute replacing his brother Luis for injury.
Adrien Rabiot (Juventus) scored a goal, and played all 90 minutes.
Olivier Giroud (Milan) scored 2 goals and played 89 minutes replaced by Marcus Thuram.
🇦🇺 Australia: Fran Karacic (Brescia) listed as a substitute
Ajdin Hrustic (Hellas Verona) listed as a substitute
Australia opened the score in the 9th minute. Craig Goodwin defeated France goalkeeper Lloris with a left-footed shot to the high center. The assist is by Mathew Leckie.
🏆👉 🇫🇷 France 0 – 1 Australia 🇦🇺 9th minute, ⚽️
goal by Craig Goodwin for @Socceroos with a left-footed shot to the high center. The assist is by Mathew Leckie. https://t.co/lW0uGWyjJS— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) November 22, 2022
Another look at Craig Goodwin’s goal that gives Australia an early lead!! 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/w7cplxbXyX
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 22, 2022
Another look at Craig Goodwin’s goal that gives Australia an early lead!! 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/w7cplxbXyX
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 22, 2022
France made an early substitution in the 13th minute. The brotherly love connection. AC Milan forward Theo Hernández replaced his brother Luis for injury.
Theo Hernandez comes in for his older brother Lucas Hernandez after Lucas is taken off due to injury 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/S0PY1aLV9h
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 22, 2022
France equalized in the 27th minute. The goal by Adrien Rabiot defeated Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan with a headed shot to the center. The assist is by Theo Hernández. Excellent, Theo who started as a substitute proving to be a decisive player with this assist.
🏆👉 🇫🇷 France 1 – 1 Australia 🇦🇺 27th minute, ⚽️
goal by Adrien Rabiot equalized for @FrenchTeam with a headed shot to the center. The assist is by Theo Hernández. @SerieA_EN PLAYERS IN ACTION!!! Rabiot @juventusfcen and Theo @acmilan https://t.co/fzZjNVLIt8— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) November 22, 2022
France overturned the result. In the 32nd minute, the goal by Olivier Giroud with a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Adrien Rabiot.
🏆👉 🇫🇷 France 2 – 1 Australia 🇦🇺 32nd minute, ⚽️
goal by Olivier Giroud for @FrenchTeam with a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Adrien RabiotGood @SerieA_EN duo in action Giroud (@acmilan) and Rabiot @juventusfcen https://t.co/OcnSmGTnPl
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) November 22, 2022
Giroud scores his first FIFA World Cup goal for France since 2014 🇫🇷🫶 pic.twitter.com/0XxI108Uan
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 22, 2022
ALL. THE. ANGLES. 😍
Can’t get enough of Olivier Giroud’s goal 🇫🇷🔥 pic.twitter.com/gEDUq6mLwO
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 22, 2022
In the 68th minute, France increased the score for 3-1. The awaited goal by Kylian Mbappé from very close range with a headed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Ousmane Dembélé.
🏆👉 🇫🇷 France 3 – 1 Australia 🇦🇺 68th minute, ⚽️
goal by Kylian Mbappé for @FrenchTeam from very close range with a headed shot to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Ousmane Dembélé. https://t.co/URzlP8R0gx— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) November 22, 2022
France sealing this victory in the 71st minute. The AC Milan forward Olivier Giroud shining with France scoring a brace. Giroud scored from very close range with a headed shot to the center. The assist is by Kylian Mbappé.
🏆👉 🇫🇷 France 4 – 1 Australia 🇦🇺 71st minute, goal by Olivier Giroud for @FrenchTeam from very close range with a headed shot to the center. The assist is by Kylian Mbappé.
Forza @acmilan forward Giroud!!!!!!! https://t.co/otESdh4k53
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) November 22, 2022
📺 Click the video to watch France 4 – 1 Australia including all goals on Tuesday 22 November 2022
🏆👉Lineup FRANCE (4-3-3): Lloris; Pavard, Konaté, Upamecano, Lucas Hernandez; Griezmann, Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembelé, Girous, Mbappé.
🏆👉Lineup AUSTRALIA (4-3-3): Ryan; Atkinson, Souttar, Rowles, Behich; McGree, Mooy, Irvine; Leckie, Duke, Goodwin.
Photo via
Photo via twitter.com/Socceroos
All the best to Serie A players Theo Hernández (@acmilan), Adrien Rabiot (@juventusfcen ), and Olivier Giroud (@acmilan ) playing for France against Australia. https://t.co/ZfXv5gAEjN
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) November 22, 2022
All the best to Fran Karacic (@BresciaOfficial) and Ajdin Hrustic @HellasVeronaFC playing for Australia. https://t.co/xAaQG4rwSw
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) November 22, 2022
🏆 First half is over. 🇫🇷 France 2 – 1 Australia 🇦🇺
⚽️ Goals: 9′ Craig Goodwin (A), 27′ Adrien Rabiot (F), 32′ Olivier Giroud (F)
✍ Ball Possession: 61% @FrenchTeam and 39% @Socceroos
✅ https://t.co/D6PhPlcnMg@SerieA_EN @SerieASitdown @acmilan @socios @TheCalcioGuys https://t.co/iPUtTCCUVy
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) November 22, 2022
🏆 Result 🇫🇷 France 4 – 1 Australia 🇦🇺
⚽️ Goals: 9′ Craig Goodwin (A), 27′ Adrien Rabiot (F), 32′, 71′ Olivier Giroud (F), 68′ Kylian Mbappé (F)
✍ Ball Possession 62% @FrenchTeam and 38% @Socceroos
✅ https://t.co/1RMWGzLPB3 @acmilan @juventusfcen @milanmania @Vergara1899 https://t.co/JqTNKFSWPw
— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) November 22, 2022
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Group D
France 4 – 1 Australia
Tuesday 22 November 2022
Al Janoub Stadium
Al Wakrah, Qatar
22:00 (local time in Qatar)
Referee: Victor Gomes (RSA)
Assistant Referee 1: Zakhele Siwela (RSA)
Assistant Referee 2: Souru Phatsoane (LES)
Fourth Official: Salima Mukansanga (RWA)
Reserve AR: Kathryn Nesbitt (USA)
VAR: Drew Fischer (CAN)
AVAR: Adil Zourak (MAR)
OVAR: Kyle Atkins (USA)
SVAR: Marco Fritz (GER)
SAVAR: Corey Parker (USA)
⚽️ Goals: 9′ Craig Goodwin (A), 27′ Adrien Rabiot (F), 32′, 71′ Olivier Giroud (F), 68′ Kylian Mbappé (F)
Official lineups – formations – tabellino:
🏆👉Lineup FRANCE (4-3-3): Lloris; Pavard, Konaté, Upamecano, Lucas Hernandez; Griezmann, Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembelé, Girous, Mbappé.
Subs: Mandanda, Areola, Varane, Disasi, Theo Hernandez, Koundé, Saliba, Fofana, Camavinga, Veretout, Guendouzi, Coman, Kolo Muani, Thuram.
Head Coach: Didier Deschamps.
🏆👉Lineup AUSTRALIA (4-3-3): Ryan; Atkinson, Souttar, Rowles, Behich; McGree, Mooy, Irvine; Leckie, Duke, Goodwin.
Subs: Redmayne, Vukovic, Baccus, Cummings, Degenek, Deng, Deviln, Hrustic, Karacic, King, Kuol, Mabil, Maclaren, Tillio, Wright.
Head Coach: Graham Arnold.
