France today, Sunday, emerged the World football champions after defeating Croatia 4 goals to two to lift the coveted World Cup in Russia.
The sweat soaked match wa described as full of drama, including a penalty goal, a comedy goal and three fantastic goals. Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and a Mario Mandzukic own goal see Didier Deschamps’ men crowned World Cup winners.
France took the lead in 18 minutes when Mario Mandzukic scored an own goal from a free-kick
Croatia equalized on 28 minutes when Ivan Perisic pounced with a devastating left-foot finish
France were awarded a penalty in 36 minutes after the use of VAR decided Perisic had handled the ball. After waiting an age to take the spot-kick, Antoine Griezmann duly converted from the penalty spot.
Paul Pogba extended France’s advantage on 59 minutes when he curled home an effort with his left foot. Kylian Mbappe added a fourth just six minutes later with a long-range right-footed strike
Mandzukic pulled one back on 69 minutes when France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made a catastrophic error.
France deserve their crown. They have been assertive in their football and clinical when it mattered the most.
