Matchday 15 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup was an exhilarating one, with each sport hotly contested.
Match 51
France v Poland
France secured their place in quarter-finals after cruising previous Poland 3-1 in Al Thumama.
The defending champions managed massive parts of the competition and went into the break forward via striker Olivier Giroud.
Giroud acquired the ball from Kylian Mbappe earlier than turning and changing to develop into France’s all-time high goalscorer.
Mbappe was subsequent to get on the rating sheet halfway via the second half, earlier than beating Wojciech Szczesny as soon as once more in added time.
Robert Lewandowski’s penalty within the ninth minute of added time gave the Polish followers one thing to cheer about nevertheless it was far too late to kick begin a comeback.
Match 52
England v Senegal
England eased their approach into the quarter-finals with a 3-0 thumping of Senegal.
The Three Lions appeared inferior to their opponents for a lot of the primary half however entered the break in entrance courtesy of Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane.
These setbacks appeared to scupper Senegal’s resistance within the second half, and Bukayo Saka rapidly added England’s third close to the hour-mark.
Victory for Gareth Southgate’s aspect ensures they may subsequent face France within the final eight.