World Cup: France Advance To Semi-Finals After Costly Uruguay Error

Fernando Muslera turns the ball into his own net during the 2018 World Cup quarter-final between Uruguay and France. Photo Credit: Antonin Thuillier/AFP

Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann scored both goals as France subdued stubborn Uruguay 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

Varane brilliantly headed home from Griezmann free-kick to give France the lead five minutes from half-time.

The South Americans almost restored parity from a free-kick of their own, but Lloris produced a superb diving stop to deny Martin Caceres, before Diego Godin sent the rebound out of the field.

France continued to control possession in the second-half, and later got a precious gift from the Uruguayan goalie, who mishandled Griezmann’s dangerless effort in the 61st minute.

France faces Belgium in the semi-finals in St Petersburg on Tuesday.






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