France took a 1-0 lead against Uruguay in today’s World Cup quarter-final thanks to a fine glancing header from Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
Scoring just his third goal for France, the 25-year-old showed superb instincts in the box to pounce on a lovely set-piece delivery from Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann.
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It hasn’t been the most convincing start from either side so far, but France have the edge over Uruguay for the moment thanks to this well-worked goal below:
GOAL! Varane heads France into the lead with their first effort on target! pic.twitter.com/O1loZxJRWa
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 6, 2018
GOAAAALLLL!! VARANE WITH THE HEADER!!! #WorldCup? pic.twitter.com/DBSLj3RAfm
— FIFA World Cup (@worIdcupfan) July 6, 2018