FIFA World Cup 2022: Although Poland could not avoid defeat… France reached the quarter-finals
FIFA World Cup 2022: Defending champions France has reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. The team advanced to the quarterfinals after dominating the Round of 16 games against Poland. France was leading 3-0 at one stage in this match. But in the end, the lead was reduced to 3-1 when the Polish player converted their penalty kick.
The French team opened this year’s FIFA World Cup. In Group D, France beat Australia and Denmark and lost to Tunisia. As a result, the Knockouts are the toppers in the group with six points. On the other hand, in Group C, Poland’s team finished second with four points. Although this team did not score many goals, they depended heavily on goalkeeper Wojciech Sensi, along with a strong defense.
Both the teams tried to start the knockout strong. However, France gained a slight advantage over its opponent. France, who had 56 percent of the ball in the first half, attempted to score nine times. Meanwhile, Poland also attempted to score eight times. But both team could not score a goal. Olivier Giroud scored the first goal in this match after receiving Kylian Mbappe’s pass.
It was England’s 52nd career goal. Even after the start of the second half, Giroud was England’s top goal scorer as both teams struggled to score. But France scored another goal in the 74th minute. Ousmane Dembele’s pass was turned into a goal by Mbappe. Mbappe scored another goal in second-half stoppage time to give France a 3-0 lead.
But Kamil Grosicki was fouled by France at the end. This gave Poland a penalty kick. After failing to score in the first attempt, the team saved their honor when Robert Lewandowski scored on the next attempt. France won the match by 3-1 and will face England in the quarter-finals.
