Match report

France Defeats Peru 1-0 in World Cup Opener

France
France
1–0
FT
Peru
Peru
Jun 21, 2018

France edged out Peru in their 2018 World Cup opener, securing a 1-0 victory. Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé were key figures as the French side maintained their composure to hold off a spirited Peruvian challenge. Mbappé's solitary goal in the 34th minute was decisive, setting the tone for the remainder of the match despite Peru's attempts to level the score.

Key Facts

  • • Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal for France in the 34th minute.
  • • Blaise Matuidi and Paolo Guerrero received yellow cards early in the match.
  • • Paul Pogba and Pedro Aquino were also cautioned late in the game.
  • • France made three substitutions: O. Dembélé, N. Fekir, and S. N'Zonzi replaced Mbappé, Griezmann, and Pogba respectively.
  • • Peru made three substitutions: A. Rodríguez, Yoshimar Yotún, and C. Cueva came on for Santamaría, Farfán, and Ruidíaz.

Lineups

France

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 4 R. Varane (D)
  • 5 S. Umtiti (D)
  • 21 L. Hernández (D)
  • 2 B. Pavard (D)
  • 14 B. Matuidi (M)
  • 6 P. Pogba (M)
  • 13 N. Kanté (M)
  • 9 O. Giroud (F)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (M)
  • 10 K. Mbappé (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 O. Dembélé
  • 18 N. Fekir
  • 15 S. Nzonzi
  • 3 P. Kimpembe
  • 8 T. Lemar
  • 12 C. Tolisso
  • 16 S. Mandanda
  • 17 A. Rami
  • 19 D. Sidibé
  • 20 F. Thauvin
  • 22 B. Mendy
  • 23 A. Areola

Peru

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gallese (G)
  • 2 A. Rodríguez (D)
  • 15 C. Ramos (D)
  • 17 L. Advíncula (D)
  • 6 M. Trauco (D)
  • 19 Y. Yotún (M)
  • 8 C. Cueva (M)
  • 18 A. Carrillo (M)
  • 23 P. Aquino (M)
  • 20 E. Flores (M)
  • 9 P. Guerrero (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 A. Santamaría
  • 10 J. Farfán
  • 11 R. Ruidíaz
  • 3 A. Corzo
  • 5 M. Araujo
  • 7 P. Hurtado
  • 12 C. Cáceda
  • 13 R. Tapia
  • 14 A. Polo
  • 16 W. Cartagena
  • 21 J. Carvallo
  • 22 N. Loyola

Timeline

  1. France
    16' France Card · Yellow Card
    B. Matuidi

    Foul

  2. Peru
    23' Peru Card · Yellow Card
    P. Guerrero

    Argument

  3. France
    34' France Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe
  4. Peru
    46' Peru subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Rodríguez · On: A. Santamaría
  5. Peru
    46' Peru subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yoshimar Yotún · On: J. Farfán
  6. France
    75' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Mbappe · On: O. Dembele
  7. France
    80' France subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: N. Fekir
  8. Peru
    81' Peru Card · Yellow Card
    P. Aquino

    Foul

  9. Peru
    82' Peru subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Cueva · On: R. Ruidíaz
  10. France
    86' France Card · Yellow Card
    P. Pogba

    Foul

  11. France
    89' France subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Pogba · On: S. N'Zonzi

Match Stats

Stat France Peru
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 78% 81%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 396 513
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 308 416
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kylian Mbappé's goal in the 34th minute gave France the lead and shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Peru's double substitution at the half-time break with A. Rodríguez and Yoshimar Yotún replacing Santamaría and Farfán aimed to boost their attack but failed to produce the desired impact.