France won their second World Cup as they defeated a gallant Croatia side 4-2 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Paul Pogba - 7.5
The Manchester United midfielder was under pressure in the first half as Croatia started on top but his composure on the ball was imperative to France gaining control of the match. A brilliant counter attack was started by his long pass to Mbappe and the favour was returned as his first shot was blocked but his second with the left boot flew past Subasic.
Ngolo Kante - 6.5
Rakitic had his finger on Kante's pulse, forcing the French midfielder into turnovers but as the goals racked up for France he put his foot on their throats once again. He attempted to put the pressure on Perisic but it wasn't enough to stop the equaliser.
Blaise Matuidi - 5.5
Had the unfortunate task of muscling off Lovren in the lead-up to Croatia's goal, which failed as Perisic volleyed home.
Antoine Griezmann - 7
Griezmann swung the ball in after 18 minutes and Mandzukic got the deadly touch to put it into his own net. Griezmann then slotted away the penalty to put France ahead once again, after the VAR involvement, and was involved once more as he layed off for Pogba who scored the third for Les Blues.
Kylian Mbappe - 6.5
Mbappe was finally able to stretch his legs in the second half as Paul Pogba released him down he right flank, allowing him to sprint past Vida and get a shot off that was blocked by Subasic. A brilliant long range strike finished the final for France at 4-1.
GOOOOOAAAALLLLL! 4-1 to France! Mbappe becomes the youngest player to score in a #WorldCupFinal since Pele in 1958! pic.twitter.com/hENO0RojrC
— SBS - The World Game (@TheWorldGame) July 15, 2018
Olivier Giroud - 6
Didn't get a good sniff or time on the ball until the second half as France had their first shot on target in the 46th minute.
Subs
Steven Nzonzi - 6
Brought in to solidify the midfield next to Kante as France gained control of the match.
Clorentin Tolisso - 5
Fresh legs in midfield were important as Croatia threw the kitchen sink at the French.
Nabil Fekir - N/A
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