#Match Report: France vs Italy 3-1

Summary

France continued their impressive build up to the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Italy in Nice.Samuel Umtiti set the hosts on their way after Kylian Mbappe’s effort was parried by the Italian goalkeeper, Salvatore Sirigu.The French doubled their lead when Antoine Griezmann converted a penalty after Lucas Hernandez had been fouled.Leonardo Bonucci reduced the arrears for Italy but Ousmane Dembele’s chip rounded off a fine French display.

France have now won five and drawn one of the six games played between the two nations since Italy – who have failed to qualify for Russia – defeated them on penalties to win the World Cup final in 2006.

Highlights

 
Moments

7′ Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.7′ Goal! France 1, Italy 0. Samuel Umtiti (France) left footed shot from very close range to the top left corner following a set piece situation.19′ N’Golo Kanté (France) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Antoine Griezmann.28′ Goal! France 2, Italy 0. Antoine Griezmann (France) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.35′ Goal! France 2, Italy 1. Leonardo Bonucci (Italy) right footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner following a set piece situation62′ Goal! France 3, Italy 1. Ousmane Dembélé (France) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner.