(Video) Giroud attempts audacious overhead kick vs Australia

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Olivier Giroud has come within touching distance of scoring what would have been a memorable World Cup goal.

Currently in action for France against fellow Group C contenders Australia, the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker, who already has one goal to his name tonight, nearly netted an emphatic second.

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On the receiving end of a floated cross from left-back Theo Hernandez, the experienced Les Bleus forward attempted an acrobatic overhead kick but unfortunately, the 36-year-old’s effort went narrowly wide.

Pictures courtesy of FIFA

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