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Nizhny Novgorod: Goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann took France to the World Cup semifinals after their 2-0 win over Uruguay on Friday.
Earlier, the first half looked set for a goalless draw, but Varane produced a spectacular header to put Les Blues in front.
In the 61st minute, it was a long range shot from Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann which doubled the lead, and all but ensured their place in the last four.
However, the match was not at all short of drama as the players of both the teams were engaged in an argument after Uruguay’s Cristian Rodriguez seemed to have fouled French teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe. In the end, both of them were given yellow cards.
Uruguay were without Edinson Cavani for this match, after he suffered a calf injury during the team’s last-16 clash against Portugal. However, it was a memorable night for France, as they remained on course for their first title since 1998.
