Peru once again started off with an attacking intent but the longer the first half lasted the more France got into the match. In a phase were both teams had their chances, France went ahead in the 34th minute when a deflected ball was put into the net by Kylian Mbappe and the took that 1-0 lead into the break.
Peru risked again more in the second session but except a crossbar attempt by Aquino and a ball wide by Farfan, they didn’t really bother the goal of keeper Hugo Lloris. In the end France won 1-0, qualified for the knockout stages while Peru are eliminated.
FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 – Group C
France 1-0 (1-0) Peru
Goals: 1-0 Kylian Mbappe (34′)
France: Lloris – Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Lucas – Pogba (89′ N’Zonzi), Kanté – Mbappé (75′ Dembelé), Griezmann (80′ Fekir), Matuidi – Giroud
Subs: Areola, Mandanda, Kimpembe, Mendy, Rami, Sidibé, Lemar, Tolisso, Thauvin
Peru: Gallese – Advincula, Ramos, Rodriguez (46′ Santamaria), Trauco – Aquino, Yotun (46′ Farfan) – Carrillo, Cueva (82′ Ruidiaz), Flores – Guerrero
Subs: Caceda, Carvallo, Araujo, Corzo, Loyola, Cartagena, Hurtado, Tapia, Polo
Referee: Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed (United Arab Emirates)
Man of the Match: Kylian Mbappe (France)