#Match Report: France stun Italy

Summary

France continued their impressive World Cup warm-up with an emphatic 3-1 win over Italy. Samuel Umtiti, Antoinne Griezman and Ousmane Dembele were all on the score sheet for France as Leonardo Bonucci sought to reduce the deficit for Italy. Umtiti opened the scoring before Griezman doubled the lead from the spot after Lucas Hernandez was brought down clumsily. Bonucci pulled one back for Italy before Dembele made it 3 for France to seal the win.

Les Bleus dominated possession in the match, while Italy had 3 more shots at goal than France despite the loss. France previously beat Republic of Ireland 2-0 in one of their warm-up matches. Les Blues will play their final World Cup warm-up match against United States on Friday.

Highlights

Moments

8′ Goal! France 1, Italy 0. Samuel Umtiti left footed shot from very close range to the top left corner after Kylian Mbappe’s effort spills just off the goal mouth.27′ Lucas Hernandez brings down Rolando Mandragora in the penalty area clumsily. The referee awards a penalty to France.29′ Goal! France 2, Italy 0. Antoine Griezmann converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner to double the lead.36′ Goal! France 2, Italy 1. Leonardo Bonucci right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a set piece situation to pull one for Italy.47′ Ousmane Dembélé hits the bar with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Hugo Lloris following a fast break.63′ Goal! France 3, Italy 1. Ousmane Dembélé right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner.