France Edges Poland in Knockout Stage of World Cup
Giroud Sets French Scoring Record
Tight Match Sees Both Teams Exchange Early Shots
In a thrilling knockout stage match-up at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, France emerged victorious over Poland. The match saw both teams come out firing, with multiple shots off early in the game.
France eventually broke through in the 44th minute with a goal from Olivier Giroud. This historic goal marked Giroud as France's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Thierry Henry's previous record of 51 goals.
Despite the setback, Poland continued to press and had their chances to equalize. However, France's defense held strong, preserving their 1-0 lead until the final whistle.
The win sends France into the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of the match between England and Senegal. For Poland, their World Cup journey comes to an end, but they can be proud of their performance against one of the tournament favorites.
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