Kylian Mbappe's barnstorming run from deep inside his own half into the Argentina penalty box won his side a penalty which has given France the lead.
After intercepting a loose pass, Mbappe set off - only to be brought down by Marcos Rojo.
Penalty France! Astonishing pace from Mbappe - wow! https://t.co/OnJgUORzbr #RTEsoccer #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/YlSwEl12jl
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 30, 2018
Antoine Griezmann slipped the penalty into the bottom corner marking the first goal of the 2018 World Cup knock out stages.
GOAL France #FRA 1-0 ARG
Antoine Griezmann coolly slides home from the spot and it's a great start for the French #RTEsoccer
Live updates: https://t.co/OnJgUORzbr pic.twitter.com/sWan1eKTus— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 30, 2018
France have dominated the opening exchanges with Griezmann rattling the crossbar with a freekick minutes before the penalty took place.
8' #FRA 0-0 #ARG - Griezmann hits the bar! A terrific free-kick bends over the wall and bounces off the woodwork https://t.co/OnJgUORzbr #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/Z5qDCEJ5lG
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) June 30, 2018
