France managed to become World Cup champions in 2018 after beating Croatia in the final which took place at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Sunday, July 15, 2018.
The game is fierce. Both teams scored. However, Croatia in the end must recognize the superiority of France after defeating 2-4.
At the beginning of the game, Croatia immediately appear pressing. Several times Croatia threatened the French defense. However, there is no meaningful opportunity.
Defense meetings were implemented in France to reduce the onslaught of Luka Modric and his friends. Almost most of Les Bleus players descended to the area of defense.
Until the first 10 minutes, Croatia still control the game. However, Zlatko Dalic squad is still difficult to dismantle the French defense.
Midway through the first half, the French were able to get out of the pressure. The golden opportunity gained in France 17 minutes. Started a breach of Croatian players in front of the penalty box.
And Antoine Griezmann's free kick missed a perfect effort by Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic's header. The ball even went into the goal itself in 18 minutes. 1-0 score for French excellence.
Left behind makes Croatia stung and playing more aggressively. It did not take long, Croatia were able to equalize 10 minutes later.
Croatian Balancer Ivan Perisic recorded by kicking hard left legs in the 28th minute after using Domagoj Vida bait. Score in a 1-1 draw.
In minute 36, the referee awarded a penalty to France, following a handsball by Perisic. The referee needs VAR's help to make this decision.
And Antoine Griezmann who was appointed as executor, managed to do his duties at minute 38. France again ahead of Croatia.
In the rear, Croatia appear more pressing, unfortunately not yet produce results. Score 2-1 to the advantage of France is to survive until halftime.
The second round
Do not want to waste time, Croatia immediately appear to attack early in the second half. The first opportunity immediately make Ante Rebic in minute 48.
Modric breakthrough bait, Rebic immediately kick off a hard kick from the left side which unfortunately can still be ignored French goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris.
52 minutes, France's quick counterattack made Cuban defense defensive barren. Luckily, Kylian Mbappe kicks can be blocked by Danijel Subasic.
In a winning situation, France played a defensive game full of preparing for a quick counterattack when Croatia were off guard.
French tactics are sweet. Paul Pogba doubled Les Bleus's lead to 3-1 in the 59th minute. His goal came from a quick counterattack.
France is getting crazy. In the 65th minute, Les Bleus again widened the advantage. This time through hard kick Mbappe from outside the penalty box. France lead 4-1.
Four minutes later, Croatia is able to minimize lag. Mario Mandzukic managed to break the French goalkeeper in the 69th minute due to goalkeeper Hugo Lloris blunder. A provisional score of 4-2 for France.
Despite continued pressure and appearing dominant in the remaining time, Croatia failed to chase two goals. Score 4-2 for the French advantage lasted until the end.
With this victory, France won the World Cup in 2018. It was made by Didier Deschamps to replace the success of Les Bleus when the 1998 World Cup champion.
Tonight is a historic night for french soccer players ..
By working together in a team it will get a success in every struggle ..
On this french night won the world cup in 2018 held in russia ..
In the final round with a score of 4-2 that brought france to be the first champion.
Exceptional French fencing VS croatia with final score 4-2.
Congratulations to the french country for the glasses he achieved. The game is amazing ..