WATCH: World Cup holders France get 2022 campaign off to nightmare start as Craig Goodwin opens scoring for Australia
- Goodwin fired home just nine minutes in
- Met Leckie's excellent cross
- Nightmare start for France
WHAT HAPPENED? Matthew Leckie brought down a long ball and crossed deep into the France box where Goodwin was unmarked and able to fire past Hugo Lloris to break the deadlock just nine minutes in.
What a start for the Socceroos! 🙌
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 22, 2022
Craig Goodwin has given Australia a shock early lead over France 😲
🇫🇷 0-1 🇦🇺
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AUSTRALIA TAKES THE LEAD 😱🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/k1Iq4PrMXh
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 22, 2022
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The goal came as a shock to Didier Deschamps' team, who were favourites heading into their first game of Group D. Fortunately, they recovered to equalise just before the half-hour mark through Adrien Rabiot.
WHAT NEXT FOR FRANCE AND AUSTRALIA? The Socceroos will hope to regain their lead against Les Bleus and head into their clash with Tunisia with a strong start. After Tuesday's game, France will take on Denmark in their second match.