Tunisia vs France results: Griezmann goal disallowed, defending champion 2022 World Cup defeats

KOMPAS. com – Results Tunisia versus France in the preliminary round of group D World Cup 2022 ended with a surprise.

Tunisia managed to beat France with a narrow score of 1-0 thanks to the goal of the captain, Wahbi Khazri in the 58th minute.

The duel between Tunisia and France took place at Education City Stadium, Qatar on Wednesday (30/11/2022) evening WIB.

The goal was achieved thanks to a mistake by Youssouf Fofana who lost the ball when Aissa Laidouni was blocked in midfield.

Laidouni managed to steal the ball and sent it to Khazri. The captain then concluded his dribble in the penalty area with a left foot kick.

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France equalized on 90+8 minutes in eight minutes of added time thanks to Antoine Griezmann’s goal.

However, the goal was disallowed by the referee after looking into the VAR (Video Assistant Referee).

Even though France lost, the Blues lead the 2022 World Cup Group D table with 6 points. Meanwhile, Tunisia (5 points) is either in third place or fails to qualify for the knockout stage.

As for runner up or second place in Group D is occupied by Australia (6 points) who at the same time won 1-0 over Denmark.

Australia are eligible for the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup because they managed to beat Denmark with a narrow score of 1-0.

Match progress

Round 1

Tunisia made a surprise in the first minutes. Nadir Ghandri’s shot from a partner’s free-kick managed to break through the French goal in the 8th minute.

However, the touch judge raised the flag to signal that Ghandri was trapped offside french player.

Judging by the replays, the Tunisian number 5 is right offside.

Since that moment, Tunisia has become more self-confident. On the other hand, France’s rotation had an effect on their performance.

Tunisia had the courage to control the ball in the last third of the opponent’s box. Even more often they create opportunities than in France.

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Meanwhile France had their first dangerous chance in the 25th minute at Kingsley Coman’s feet in front of goal. It’s just that his left kick deflected off target.

France had so much trouble opening up Tunisia’s defense. Instead Tunisia attacked with counterattacks.

However, no goals were created in the first half. Score draw 0-0.

Act 2

France may have controlled the ball, but Tunisia more often threatened Les Bues’ goal.

The first Tunisian assault of the second half came in the 52nd minute with Aissa Laidouni’s right foot from inside the penalty area. However, still no target.

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Tunisia managed to score a goal thanks to Wahbi Khazri’s solo action in the 58th minute.

The goal started when Laidouni stole the ball from Youssouf Fofana in the middle of the pitch. Laidouni immediately gave it to Khazri.

Khazri then led him into the box and saw an opening for firing.

His left foot shot towards the post and went unread by Steve Mandanda. Tunisia won 1-0.

After the goal occurred, France included three players, namely Kylian Mbappe, William Lilina and Adrien Rabiot.

The Les Blues manager also included Antoine Grizemann and Ousmane Dembele 15 minutes before the end of the match.

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The entry of key players has significantly changed the performance of the team. France has been more intense in attacking Tunisia from various sides.

Entering the crucial minutes, France applied a lot of pressure, starting with Kylian Mbappé, Randal Kolo Mouani, up to Ousmane Dembele.

France equalized on 90+8 minutes in eight minutes of added time thanks to Antoine Griezmann’s goal.

However, the goal was disallowed by the referee after looking into the VAR (Video Assistant Referee).

The formations Tunisia-France

Tunisia (5-2-2-1): Aymen Dahmen (PG); Nadir Ghandri, Kechrida, Montassar Talbi, Yassine Meriah, Maaloul; Ellyes Skhiri, Aissa Laidouni, Ben Romdhane, Ben Slimane; W Khazri

Trainer: Jalal Qaderi

France (4-3-3): Steve Mandanda (PG); Axel Disasi, Ibrahima Konate, Raphael Varane, Eduardo Camavinga; Youssouf Fofana, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jordan Veretout; Kingsley Coman, Randal Kolo Muani, Matteo Guendouzi.

Trainer: Didier Deschamps

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