Croatia came out flying in Sunday’s World Cup final, but it’s France that has an early lead courtesy of a generous free kick given out.
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Antoine Griezmann went over easy in the 17th minute about 30 yards from goal, and the Atletico Madrid man’s brilliant free kick caused a nightmare for the Croatian defense.
The curling ball in from Griezmann was headed into the Croatia goal by Mario Mandzukic, who gave Les Bleus the 1-0 lead.
Additionally, although Paul Pogba didn’t get a touch to the final ball, the Manchester United midfielder appeared to be in an offside position at the time of the cross being played into the box.
#MundialTelemundo @MarioMandzukic9 intenta rechazar el balín, pero la mete en su propia portería y así lo narró @AndresCantorGOL #FRA 1-0 #CRO pic.twitter.com/uIEQBnxwhH
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) July 15, 2018
