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France Beat Poland 3-1 to Book Quarterfinal Berth
Giroud Breaks Record, Mbappe Stars
Highlights, Reaction from a Thrilling Knockout Clash
France and Poland squared off in a highly anticipated knockout match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, December 4th. Both teams started aggressively, with numerous shots on goal in the early minutes.
After a tense opening, France broke the deadlock through Olivier Giroud's goal in the 44th minute. The goal marked a historic moment, as Giroud became France's all-time top scorer with 52 international goals.
France extended their lead in the second half, with Kylian Mbappe finding the net twice (74' and 90+1'). Poland managed to get one goal back through Robert Lewandowski in the 90+9' minute, but it was too little too late.
The 3-1 victory secured France's place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup, where they will face England. Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had an outstanding performance, making numerous saves to keep his team in contention.
After the match, Giroud expressed his delight at breaking the scoring record and contributing to France's victory. Mbappe praised the team's performance and emphasized the importance of teamwork. Poland's players were disappointed but acknowledged France's quality.
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