2022 FiFA World Cup: France dispatches Poland to secure place for quarter-final

Kathmandu, Dec 5 : The defending champion France has dispatched Poland 3-1 to reach to the quarter-final in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.    

In the match played at Al Thumama Stadium of Qatar last night, France edged Poland 3-1 to make it to the group of eight. With the win, France has become a third team to reach to the quarter-final.    

Earlier, the Netherlands and Argentina have reached the quarter-final. The Netherlands beat America 3-1 and Argentina thrashed Australia 2-1 to secure their place for the group of eight.  

  
France netted one goal in first half and two goals in second half. French striker Olivier Giroud scored the first goal in the first half of the match. Kylian Mbappe added two more goals to ensure the win of France.    

In the second half of the match, Poland scored a consolation penalty to conclude the tournament 3-1. Robert Lewandowski scored the goal at second attempt in the last minute of the tournament.  (RSS)