France have gotten off to the perfect start in the World Cup semi-final with Morocco thanks to an early goal from Theo Hernandez.
The first goal in this match was always going to be a crucial one considering how good Morocco have been defensively throughout the tournament and the goal is just the second they have conceded in Qatar.
It came after a Kylian Mabppe shot fell to the AC Milan defender before the left-back produced an acrobatic shot to put the defending champions ahead.
FRANCE HIT THE FRONT ?
Theo Hernandez puts the world champs ahead inside the first five minutes ?#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/DS8N7OdYRv
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THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS SCORE FIRST
Theo Hernández puts France out in front ?? pic.twitter.com/8YFbCwGN9d
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?? 1-0 ??
Dream start for France as Theo Hernandez rifles home#FRAMAR
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