#Match report: France beats Italy 3-1 in a friendly match ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia

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.

Highlights

Moments

7′ Dembele opens the score sheet and puts France ahead with a close range goal.13′ Baloteli tries to equalize for the Italians but shoots wide.19′ France attempts to extends their lead to no avail.25′ Dider Deschamps boys intensify their attacks adding more pressure to the visitors defence.28′ Anthony Griezman scores from the penalty spot making it to 2-0 after Lucas Hernandez was fouled.35′ Italy reduces the 2-0 deficit to 2-1 courtesy of Leornado Bonucci.62′ Ousmane Dembele seals France’s victory with fine goal and makes it 3-1.