The result of the match between France vs. Peru in the second match of Group C World Cup 2018 which was held at Ekaterinburg Arena, Yekaterinburg, Thursday (21/06/2018) tonight, closed with the score 1-0.
In the group's two-phase match, France, which acts as the host of Peru, is definitely trying to find a way to qualify for the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup finals.
France came into this match with second place in Group C, with a three-point collection earned from a 2-1 victory over Australia in the group's inaugural match. While Peru, started this second game by perched at the bottom of Group C, after losing 0-1 from Denmark.
Of course, a victory that may be achieved by France over Peru will make Didier Deschamps's squad that escaped the group phase. While Peru, defeat in this match will immediately make them lift the suitcase from Russia.
On paper, France is above Peru. However, tonight Peruvian national team really appeared full of vigor thanks to the support of about 40 thousand of their supporters who fill the stadium Ekaterinburg Arena officially only a capacity of 35 thousand seats.
At the beginning of the game, the French tried to show its dominance over Peru. However, Los Incas managed to control more balls in the early game, with a record 59 percent versus 41 percent. However, France continues to try to show its dominance, although several times goalkeeper Hugo Lloris also had threatened.
FRENCH GOL !! Kylian Mbappe managed to break the deadlock in the 33rd minute, shortly after he managed to grab the vomit from foot Olivier Giroud. Mbappe became the youngest ever in the World Cup for the French team, at just 19 years and six months old!
IndonesiaShortly after Mbappe broke into the net, Peru tried to launch a counterattack. However, Benjamin Pavard managed to stem the opposing team's attack before the ball approaching his team's goal.
In minute 38, France NYARIS double their score, if only Pedro Gallase - Peru goalkeeper - did not immediately grab a Giroud shot. The position was unchanged, and France remain ahead 1-0.
Approaching the break, Lucas Hernandez also tried to double the French score. However, twice his efforts no one to bear fruit. Peru also continue to face the action of attacking squad Les Bleus at the end of the first round.
At the start of the second half, Peru made two substitutions when their position behind 0-1 from France. However, four minutes after the break, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris almost conceded if only Pedro Aquino hard kick from outside the penalty box did not hit the pole.
Furthermore, Hugo Lloris was charged more vigilantly, as Peruvian players bombarded his defense for the sake of equalizing. Luckily, none of Peru's chances are paying off.
Once again, Kylian Mbappe attempted to dribble into Peru's territory. However, the action successfully dammed back line opponent team.
Until the 71st minute, Peru's posses ball actually remained bigger than France, where Peru managed to master the game by 56 percent. However, none of Ricardo Gareca's squad's chances are fruitful.
Entering the 73rd minute for example, apiknya Peruvian cooperation to make Christian Ramos almost equalized. However, unfortunately his cool kick was only about the side of the goal nets Les Bleus.
Just in the 75th minute, Didier Deschamps decided to rest his goalscorer, Kylian Mbappe, and replace him with Ousmane Dembele.
Four minutes before the game was over, Peru got a chance for a free kick - which unfortunately, shot on target the captain, Paolo Guerrero, successfully saved Lloris correctly. Peruvian golden opportunities are floating again!
The referee decided the second round of this action extended four minutes. Both teams appear to be trying to pound their defensive territory, although France managed to launch their two attacks in the injury time this time, through the action Dembele and Giroud.
However, the second action was fruitless and France must be satisfied with a 1-0 victory. While Peru and its fans who come all the way to Russia at the expense of all they have, certainly have to lift the suitcase early in their inaugural World Cup since 1982 ago.