France’s Win Over Chile: Giroud’s Winning Goal Turns the Tide
Olivier Giroud clinched the winning goal as France staged a comeback to defeat Chile in a friendly match held in Marseille.
Chile took an early lead in the sixth minute with Marcelino Nunez’s low strike finding the bottom left corner, catching the hosts off guard.
However, Youssouf Fofana equalized for France with a shot that took a deflection, leveling the scoreline. Randal Kolo Muani then put France ahead with a headed goal, giving them the lead before halftime.
In the second half, Olivier Giroud extended France’s lead with his 57th international goal, securing the victory for the home side.
Although Dario Osorio managed to pull one back for Chile with a late effort, it wasn’t enough to prevent them from suffering their first defeat under new coach Ricardo Gareca.
The win came as a relief for Didier Deschamps, especially after France’s early setback in their previous match against Germany, which ended in a 2-0 defeat. Deschamps made significant changes to the lineup, with only captain Kylian Mbappe and midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni retaining their places from the weekend match.
Despite the initial setback, Deschamps will be pleased with how his team rallied after conceding early and ultimately secured a morale-boosting victory, courtesy of Giroud’s decisive goal in the 72nd minute.
