2022 FIFA World Cup: Argentina lead 2-0 over France as 2nd half of Final starts

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By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Argentina are eating up France leading 2-0 at the beginning of the second half in the World Cup Final at the Lusail Stadium in Al Daayen, Qatar.

Such is the Argentine dominance that coach Didier Deschamps made two first half changes in the 41^st minute subbing Olivier Giroud with Marcus Thuram and Ousmane Dembele with Randal Kolo Muani.

Argentina started the match on a high intensity drive which overran the French defence, attacking particularly on the left wing where Angel Di Maria controlled the pace. France’s first push didn’t come until the 15^th minute but have not made a direct shot at goal as yet.

Lionel Messi scored the opener on a skillfully executed penalty kick in 23^rd minute after Ousmane Dembele pushed down Di Maria from behind in the penalty area in the 21^st minute.

Then, Di Maria himself scored in the 36^th minute. Lionel Messi made a no-look pass to Alexis Mac Allister who cut into the penalty area and crossed to the left side to Di Maria. The left winger then basted the ball into the net past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris for the 2-0 lead.

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