France barely survived Peru beating them with a single goal in the first half to advance to the 16th round knockout stages. Killian Mbappe scored the winning goal in the 34th minute of the first half, becoming in the process the youngest French player to score at the world cup.
France began the second half providing a good offensive fury, wasting several shots on goal. Paul Pogba was the man of the match for France in this match, with his excellent passing skills and great sight on goal, he provided several chances for his team mates.
In the second half France was evidently defense while the Peruvians marched forward in their last attempt to stay in the World Cup, attempting several shots on goal, but non of them was able to reach the back of the net against France. With this loss Peru joins the list of national teams exiting the World Cup, while France hold the first place in their group.
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