Match report

England Defeats Tunisia 2-1 in World Cup Thriller

Tunisia
Tunisia
1–2
FT
England
England
Jun 18, 2018

England secured a vital 2-1 victory over Tunisia in their 2018 World Cup Group G match. Harry Kane scored both goals for England, with the first coming in the 11th minute and the second as a stoppage-time winner. Tunisia briefly leveled through a penalty by Firas Sassi in the 35th minute. The Three Lions, despite facing strong resistance, held on for the win, thanks to a determined defensive effort and clinical finishing.

Key Facts

  • • Harry Kane scored both goals for England in the 11th and 91st minutes respectively.
  • • Tunisia's Firas Sassi equalized from the penalty spot in the 35th minute.
  • • Kieran Walker received a yellow card for England in the 33rd minute.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with England bringing on Rashford, Loftus-Cheek, and Lingard.
  • • The match ended 1-2 in favor of England, crucially securing three points in the World Cup Group stage.

Lineups

Tunisia

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Hassen (G)
  • 2 S. Ben Youssef (D)
  • 12 A. Maâloul (D)
  • 4 Y. Meriah (D)
  • 11 D. Bronn (D)
  • 23 N. Sliti (M)
  • 13 F. Sassi (M)
  • 17 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 10 W. Khazri (F)
  • 9 A. Badri (M)
  • 8 F. Ben Youssef (M)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Ben Mustapha
  • 14 M. Ben Amor
  • 19 S. Khalifa
  • 3 Y. Benalouane
  • 5 O. Haddadi
  • 6 R. Bedoui
  • 7 S. Khaoui
  • 15 A. Khalil
  • 16 A. Mathlouthi
  • 18 B. Srarfi
  • 20 G. Chalali
  • 21 H. Nagguez

England

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 18 A. Young (M)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 12 K. Trippier (M)
  • 6 H. Maguire (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 8 J. Henderson (M)
  • 20 D. Alli (M)
  • 7 J. Lingard (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)
  • 10 R. Sterling (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Rashford
  • 21 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 4 E. Dier
  • 3 D. Rose
  • 11 J. Vardy
  • 13 J. Butland
  • 14 D. Welbeck
  • 15 G. Cahill
  • 16 P. Jones
  • 17 F. Delph
  • 22 T. Alexander-Arnold
  • 23 N. Pope

Timeline

  1. England
    11' England Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane
  2. Tunisia
    15' Tunisia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Hassen · On: F. Ben Mustapha
  3. England
    33' England Card · Yellow Card
    K. Walker

    Foul

  4. Tunisia
    35' Tunisia Goal · Penalty
    F. Sassi
  5. England
    68' England subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Sterling · On: M. Rashford
  6. Tunisia
    74' Tunisia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Sliti · On: M. Ben Amor
  7. England
    80' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Alli · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  8. Tunisia
    85' Tunisia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Khazri · On: S. Khalifa
  9. England
    90'+1 England Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: Harry Maguire
  10. England
    90'+3 England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lingard · On: Eric Dier

Match Stats

Stat Tunisia England
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 86%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 18
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 352 531
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 1 8
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 273 457
Shots Inside Box 3 14
Saves 5 0
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ England took the lead through Harry Kane's early goal, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Tunisia's penalty equalizer by Firas Sassi in the 35th minute showcased their resilience and put pressure on England.
  • ▸ Kane's late goal in stoppage time sealed the win for England, shifting momentum and securing three important points in the World Cup.