In the match of the third round of the group stage of the World Cup, the Tunisians beat the French team 1:0. But the teams of France and Australia advanced to the next stage.
At first glance, the result is sensational. But, in the starting lineup of the French, only two players left from the starting lineups of the first two matches (the current world champions reached the 1/8 finals after the second round). These are Tchuameni and Varan.
Thanks to the rotation, goalkeeper Steve Mandanda set a record by becoming the oldest player for the French national team in World Cup matches. He today he is 37 years and 247 days old.
Tunisia: Damen, Keshrida, Gandry, Merya, Talbi, Maalul, Skhiri, Laiduni, Ben-Romdan (Shalali, 74), Slimane (Abdi, 83), Khazri (Zhebali, 59).
France: Mandanda, Disasi, Varane (Saliba 63), Conate, Camavinga, Veretout (Rabiot 63), Tchouameni, Fofana (Griesmann 73), Guendouzi (Dembele 79), Coman (Mbappe 63), Colo-Mouani.
“Carthaginian Eagles” scored in the 8th minute. But he didn’t count.
The French respond dangerously in the 26th minute. Kingsley Coman shot from a tight angle and missed.
Despite the favorite having the ball 66% of the playing time, the Tunisian team played better. In the 58th minute the Tunisians intercept the ball in midfield. Wahbi Khazri (July 1 moved from Saint-Etienne to Montpellier) went into the penalty area and sent the ball into the bottom corner 1-0.
Having conceded a goal, the French began to bring the main team back onto the field: Rabiot, Griezmann, Mbappe and Dembele came out.
The French create the first dangerous moment after the interval in the 89th minute. Mbappe made a solo pass and shot into the near corner. The goalkeeper parries. In the eighth minute of added time, Griezmann scored. The goal was disallowed for offside.
