(Qatar World Cup) Mbappe scored twice, France defeated Poland 3:1 to advance to the quarterfinals
China News Service, Doha, December 4 (Reporter Xing Chong) The defending champion France team confronted Poland in the quarterfinals on the 4th. With the young star Mbappe scored two goals in one assist, France defeated Poland 3-1 to advance to the quarterfinals. The 36-year-old veteran Giroud's first half goal allowed him to surpass French legend Henry and become the team's scorer.
On December 4th local time, in the 2022 Qatar World Cup 1/8 final, the French team eliminated Poland 3:1 and became the third team to advance to the top 8 of this World Cup. The picture shows French players celebrating their goals.
France is the first team to advance to the top 16 in this cup. Although half of the main players were lost due to injuries, the luxurious front line led by Mbappe still performed well, scoring 6 goals in the first two group matches. The Polish team led by two-time world footballer Lewandowski seemed to have weak forwards, and only scored two goals in the group stage, and finally ranked second in the group with the advantage of goal difference.
After the first half began, Poland's team relied on its solid defense to ensure the goal was not lost for a long time, but the French team kept looking for opportunities to score in the bombardment. In the 43rd minute, Mbappe made a straight pass in the ribs, Giroud inserted into the penalty area and shot, helping the French team break the deadlock.
It is worth mentioning that this is the 52nd goal in Giroud's national team's career. He surpassed the legendary player Henry and became the scorer in the history of the French team. In the first half, Poland also seized the French team's defense line mistakes and created several good opportunities to score, but was resolved by French goalkeeper Lori and the defenders.
changes sides and fights again, and the French team continues to strengthen its offensive. In the 73rd minute, Griezmann made a long pass and Giroud passed forward, then Dembele made a cross and transferred, Mbappe received the ball and scored a strong shot, helping the French team expand their advantage. In the injury stoppage time, Toulam gave an assist, and Mbappe scored twice in the penalty area. This is Mbappe's fifth goal scored in this cup. His 9 goals scored in two World Cups tied Messi's total World Cup goals.
Then, when the Polish team attacked, the French players blocked the handball in the penalty area. After VAR (video assistant referee) intervention, the referee awarded a penalty kick. Lewandowski's shot was saved and hit a heavy penalty. In the end, the French team defeated Poland 3:1 to advance to the quarterfinals.
After the game, Lewandowski said that the Polish team created some opportunities in this game, especially in the first half. "We have worked hard, we have fought, but today is not enough. We lack enough skills and time to win more things." As for the Polish team, which has been criticized by the outside world, focusing on defense, Lewandowski said bluntly: "When we play defensive football, there is no fun, but there are many factors in it."
French coach Deschamps said after the game that this game was not easy, the Polish team was well organized, and the French team changed some players' positions during the break, thus finding offensive space. He specifically mentioned that Mbappe has the ability to solve many problems, the team has been united and will continue to enjoy the game next. (End)
