QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP:Olivier Giroud equals Thierry Henry’s record as France beat Australia 4 -1
By Samson Adeyemo
Defending champions started their World Cup campaign with a win, as Olivier Giroud, become France’s joint record scorer, equally Thierry Henry’s 51 International goals for France.
Olivier Giroud scored twice to become France’s joint record scorer as they fought back to put Australia to the side line opening their World Cup defence with a 4-1 win in Group D on Tuesday.
Despite the injuries rocking the France National team, defending the title has always been the target.
France stating eleven: Lloris, Pavard, Upamecano, Konate, Lucas Hernandez, Rabiot, Tchouameni, Mbappe, Griezmann, Dembele and Olivier Giroud.
Craig Goodwin applied a super finish to Mathew Leckie’s cross after nine minutes to light up the path for Australia as they took a fine lead at Al Janoub Stadium, but France levelled when Adrien Rabiot headed home and Giroud’s tap-in gave them the halftime lead.
Paris Saint-Germain king, Kylian Mbappe’s glancing header in the 68th minute was also followed by Giroud’s 51st international goal three minutes later, drawing him level with Thierry Henry as France’s all-time top goal scorer.
