That was a cracking shot. Jackson Irvine, Socceroos hero19m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:22pmBy Dan ColasimoneHe bleeds yellow and green (ew! ) and Jackson Irvine is loving the World Cup arena right now. He's the first to pounce on any loose ball, not letting the French midfield breathe at all. Socceroos try the Leckie route again21m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:20pmBy Dan Colasimone19' France 0 - 1 AustraliaMooy switches with a lofted ball to Leckie on the right, but Theo Hernandez does a better job than his brother of marshalling the winger. Australia holding their own here, though. Aussie midfield doing nicely24m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:18pmBy Dan Colasimone16'Irvine and Mooy are holding the ball well, passing in triangles within the midfield.
(Getty)And Hernandez is limping off with what looks like a knee injury. 1-0 to Australia, can you believe it? Kylian Mbappé does his thing34m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:08pmBy Dan Colasimone6' France 0 - 0 AustraliaThe French superstar is playing on the left for now, and he's sent Atkinson for a spin with some obscene footwork. The right back manages to recover and boot it clear. Early shot off target for Australia36m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:05pmBy Dan Colasimone3'Riley McGree suddenly finds himself in space 30 metres and decides to have a pop. Why not? It flies about 30 metres wide. France already on the attack38m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:03pmBy Dan Colasimone2' France 0 - 0 Australia(Getty)Both Aussie fullbacks have been turned in the opening minute.
But it's a sea of yellow in the Australian box as the Socceroos defend deep and France launch raid after raid. The Aussie need to grapple some possession back - get Mooy on the ball. GOAL FRANCE! 14m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:28pmBy Dan ColasimoneKey EventRabiot heads home from close range and it's 1-1! (Getty)France had won a corner after finding space in the box. It drifted out to Hernandez deep on the left and his cross is perfect. Rabiot is able to head home. That one feels a bit soft for the Socceroos, but just a momentary lapse of concentration is going to be punished against such a good side. Leckie and Atkinson team up to smother Mbappé15m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:26pmBy Dan Colasimone24' France 0 - 1 AustraliaThe PSG superstar glides down the wing looking to cause mischief, but Leckie sticks with him all the way, yapping at his ankles like a dog chasing the postman. His persistance pays off and Atkinson is able to poach the ball and hack it away.
GOAL FRANCE! 14m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:28pmBy Dan ColasimoneKey EventRabiot heads home from close range and it's 1-1! (Getty)France had won a corner after finding space in the box. It drifted out to Hernandez deep on the left and his cross is perfect. Rabiot is able to head home. That one feels a bit soft for the Socceroos, but just a momentary lapse of concentration is going to be punished against such a good side. Leckie and Atkinson team up to smother Mbappé15m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:26pmBy Dan Colasimone24' France 0 - 1 AustraliaThe PSG superstar glides down the wing looking to cause mischief, but Leckie sticks with him all the way, yapping at his ankles like a dog chasing the postman.
Live: France hits the lead as reigning champion hits its stride after Socceroos' opener at World CupFour years after going down to France 2-1 in their World Cup opener in Russia, the Socceroos have a chance for a do-over at the Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar. Follow live. Live updatesIt's all France now3m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:38pmBy Dan Colasimone36' France 2 - 1 AustraliaGiroud fires over from pretty close range after another slick passing move from the French. They are slicing through the Socceroos with relative east at the moment.
Mitchell Duke comes close! 18m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:23pmBy Dan Colasimone22' France 0 - 1 AustraliaUnder pressure from Leckie, France lose possession and Duke is there to leap on the ball, before unleashing a swerving shot from distance which JUST bends past the post. That was a cracking shot. Jackson Irvine, Socceroos hero19m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:22pmBy Dan ColasimoneHe bleeds yellow and green (ew! ) and Jackson Irvine is loving the World Cup arena right now. He's the first to pounce on any loose ball, not letting the French midfield breathe at all. Socceroos try the Leckie route again21m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:20pmBy Dan Colasimone19' France 0 - 1 AustraliaMooy switches with a lofted ball to Leckie on the right, but Theo Hernandez does a better job than his brother of marshalling the winger.
FRANCE TAKE THE LEAD! 8m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:34pmBy Dan ColasimoneAustralia try to play it out from the back but it ends up in Atkinson giving the ball away. It's delivered to Giroud on a plate and he taps in to give France a 2-1 lead. (Getty)That all came from a terrible first touch from Atkinson, which Rabiot latched onto before a deft 1-2 with Kylian Mbappé. France create another chance10m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:31pmBy Dan Colasimone30' France 1 - 1 AustraliaGiroud heads over - he may have been offside anyway. But it's a sea of yellow in the Australian box as the Socceroos defend deep and France launch raid after raid. The Aussie need to grapple some possession back - get Mooy on the ball.
Live: France hits the lead as reigning champion hits its stride after Socceroos' opener at World CupFour years after going down to France 2-1 in their World Cup opener in Russia, the Socceroos have a chance for a do-over at the Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar. Follow live. Live updatesIt's all France now3m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:38pmBy Dan Colasimone36' France 2 - 1 AustraliaGiroud fires over from pretty close range after another slick passing move from the French. They are slicing through the Socceroos with relative east at the moment.
France only really look dangerous when Kylian Mbappé gets it down the left at the moment. France stunned26m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:16pmBy Dan Colasimone14' France 0 - 1 AustraliaMbappé is back to work down the left flank, but France coach Didier Deschamps looks agitated by this situation. Lucas Hernandez has been replaced by his brother Theo. GOAAAAAAAAAAAL AUSTRALIA31m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:10pmBy Dan ColasimoneKey EventTHIS IS HAPPENINGMathew Leckie receives a beautiful long pass from Souttar, then literally twists Hernandez's ankles as he dribbles past him before putting the cross on a platter for Goodwin. The angle was tight but Goodwin makes no mistake.
France win a corner. Mbappe delivers but it's cleared. We're underway! 39m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:02pmBy Dan ColasimoneFrance are in passionfruit blue, Australia in pineapple yellow. Anthems are done, we're good to go41m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:00pmBy Dan Colasimone(Getty)Not worried at all42m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 6:59pmBy Dan ColasimoneGriezmann and Mbappe discussing when Graham Arnold will unleash the Cumdog(Getty)What they said45m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 6:56pmBy Dan ColasimoneThe players take the pitch46m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 6:55pmBy Dan ColasimoneThere's a giant World Cup in the centre circle with some flame throwers shooting fire at it.
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Australia holding their own here, though. Aussie midfield doing nicely24m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:18pmBy Dan Colasimone16'Irvine and Mooy are holding the ball well, passing in triangles within the midfield. France only really look dangerous when Kylian Mbappé gets it down the left at the moment. France stunned26m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:16pmBy Dan Colasimone14' France 0 - 1 AustraliaMbappé is back to work down the left flank, but France coach Didier Deschamps looks agitated by this situation. Lucas Hernandez has been replaced by his brother Theo. GOAAAAAAAAAAAL AUSTRALIA31m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:10pmBy Dan ColasimoneKey EventTHIS IS HAPPENINGMathew Leckie receives a beautiful long pass from Souttar, then literally twists Hernandez's ankles as he dribbles past him before putting the cross on a platter for Goodwin. The angle was tight but Goodwin makes no mistake.
His persistance pays off and Atkinson is able to poach the ball and hack it away. Mitchell Duke comes close! 18m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:23pmBy Dan Colasimone22' France 0 - 1 AustraliaUnder pressure from Leckie, France lose possession and Duke is there to leap on the ball, before unleashing a swerving shot from distance which JUST bends past the post.
FRANCE TAKE THE LEAD! 8m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:34pmBy Dan ColasimoneAustralia try to play it out from the back but it ends up in Atkinson giving the ball away. It's delivered to Giroud on a plate and he taps in to give France a 2-1 lead. (Getty)That all came from a terrible first touch from Atkinson, which Rabiot latched onto before a deft 1-2 with Kylian Mbappé. France create another chance10m agoTue 22 Nov 2022 at 7:31pmBy Dan Colasimone30' France 1 - 1 AustraliaGiroud heads over - he may have been offside anyway.
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