Kylian Mbappe’s goal sends France through to last 16 at World Cup
Yekaterinburg — Teenager Kylian Mbappe became France’s youngest World Cup goalscorer as they beat Peru 1-0 on Thursday to reach the last 16 and send the South Americans out. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe — aged 19 years and 183 days — underlined his rich talent and claimed his place in the French record books when he poked home in the first half. Didier Deschamps’s side face Denmark on Tuesday with top spot in Group C up for grabs. Paul Pogba, the Manchester United midfielder who a few days ago called himself "the most criticised player in the world", flashed a drive wide and defender Raphael Varane did likewise from a header. With 15 minutes gone, Pogba and France began to impose themselves. Antoine Griezmann drove straight at goalkeeper Pedro Gallese after Olivier Giroud set up the Atletico Madrid forward. Peru’s best outlet in the first half was rampaging fullback Luis Advincula, who had the beating of defender Lucas Hernandez down France’s left flank. Peru, unfortunate to l...
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