France while ahead of Belgium when the two meet in the 2018 World Cup semifinals. Les Bleus winning 1-0 in the 50th minute. Playing Saint Petersburg Stadium, both teams appear open in the first half. Belgium pressed ahead in the 5th minute. Starting from the acceleration of Eden Hazard on the right side of the French defense, he released a flat bait unfortunately can still be anticipated by Samuel Umtiti.
France got a golden opportunity in the 40th minute. Benjamin Pavard is already in the Belgian penalty box, he does a horizontal shot but is still about the foot of Courtois. No goal was created, score 0-0 ended the first half.
In the second half, France appear more pressing. The result they scored the opening goal in the 50th minute. Starting from a corner kick from Antoine Griezmann and able to be maximized by Samuel Umtiti. 1-0 score for France.