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Match Report

Kylian Mbappe made history as France booked their place in the World Cup's knockout rounds with an unconvincing 1-0 Group C defeat of Peru.

France was fortunate in their 2-1 opening win over Australia and they had slices of luck again at the Ekaterinburg Arena on Thursday.

Mbappe's goal, which came from close-range after Olivier Giroud's shot took a wicked deflection to beat goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, saw the 19-year-old become the youngest player to score for France at a major international tournament.

As they did in losing narrowly to Denmark, Peru had plenty of chances, returning captain Paolo Guerrero firing at Hugo Lloris and Pedro Aquino clipping the post with a super strike from range.

However, Peru was unable to find a way through and Ricardo Gareca's side - who have yet to find the net in Russia - are certain to be knocked out.

Lloris was making his 100th France appearance and the goalkeeper was almost tested by an ambitious strike from Yoshimar Yotun, but the shot from the halfway line drifted wide.

Antoine Griezmann - who signed a new Atletico Madrid contract on Monday - had France's first opportunity in the 11th minute but Euro 2016's top scorer fired wide, while Paul Pogba also failed to work Peru goalkeeper Gallese.

Chances were flowing for France, Raphael Varane missing with a header before Gallese saved with his legs to deny Griezmann after Giroud found his strike partner with a headed pass.

But France's early intensity started to fade and Peru should have taken advantage, yet Guerrero shot straight at Lloris on the turn after Christian Cueva found him in the box.

That miss proved key as Mbappe's historic World Cup moment gave France a 34th-minute lead.

Pogba slid Giroud into the area and when the striker's shot looped over Gallese via a deflection off Christian Ramos, Mbappe could not miss from inside the six-yard box.

Gallese prevented Lucas Hernandez from doubling the France lead as Peru ended the first half on the ropes.

Peru coach Gareca sent on Anderson Santamaria and Jefferson Farfan at the break, while Samuel Umtiti shook off a dead leg, before Aquino clipped the outside of the post with a swerving drive from 25 yards.

Andre Carrillo fired over the crossbar and Farfan finding the side-netting as Peru grew increasingly desperate to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Substitute Ousmane Dembele - dropped for Giroud - could have wrapped up the points in the 82nd minute but fired wide, as France appeared to have settled for a one-goal victory.

With Peru's record scorer Guerrero wasting a late free-kick, Didier Deschamps' squad safely held on to secure their place in the knockout stages.

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Second Half

90+4 Giroud takes aim, it's out for a corner. Surely it's game over now. 

90+1 Matudi smashes a volley wide. 

90- Four Minutes of Extra Time. 

86- Dangerous Free-kick Gurrero blazes it wide

81- Cueva is off for Peru, Ruidíaz is on. 

79- Nabil Fekir is on! He's replaced Griezman, the Atletico Madrid man has been quiet today. 

78- Peru are plugging away here, but France are defending well. 

74-Kylian Mbappé is subbed. Ousmane Dembélé is on! 

73- Side netting! Carillo's cross evades everyone but Farfan, his acrobatic volley hits the side netting! Close! 

66-  Advíncula has a shot from outside the box which flashes over the crossbar! Pressure is growing here. 

64- Los Incas are being willed on by some rowdy fans. They just need a goal to keep their World Cup dream alive! 

59- Carillo has been a constant threat for Los Incas on the right wing, he beats Fernandez yet again his cross is headed away by Verane. 

56- Matudi digs out a shot, France have started the second half the better here. I smell a goal soon. 

50- Peru hit the Cross bar! Aquino is teed up perfectly. His swirling shot clips the post! What a shot! 

Peep! Peru get us back underway! 

First Half

45-Peep half-time 1-0 France. Mbappé's tap-in makes him the youngest French goalscorer at a World Cup. 

42- A golden chance to make it 2-0 for France, Griezmann pokes the ball to right back Fernandez. His first shot is saved, and the follow-up bounces past the far post. Close! 

34- Goal! France take the lead! Giroud's shot deflects off a Peru defender and into the path of Mbappe who taps in from close range. The teenager is the youngest French scorer at a World Cup! Blimey! 1-0! 

33- Pogba clips in a lovely ball towards Mbappe who attempts a backheel. It goes into the arms of Gallese

30-Trauco clatters into Mbappe, The PSG star is clutching his back. The dive for the cameras would seem to suggest that the teenager is good to carry on. 

24- Flores unleashes a shot, which goes well wide of the goal. It's been an encouraging start for Los Incas, their fans as expected are rowdy. 

22- Umtiti takes a tumble after being hit in the face by Guerrero. The Peru captain picks up a yellow for his troubles. 

20- I've been mightily impressed how Peru have gone about their work in the early exchanges. 

15- Matudi gets a yellow for pulling down Advíncula

12- Paul Pogba sweeps a shot to the bottom left-hand corner from distance. Gallese has it covered. Goal-kick

11- Chance!  The ball bobbles to Griezmann in the box, his shot flies over from a tight angle. Signs of life from the French

9-Carrillo turns Fernandez inside out, is overhit cross misses everyone. This is a great start from Los Incas! 

7- Peru is doing a great job of pushing France back in the early exchanges, particularly on the wings. 

2- A skittish start from the France team. André Carrillo skips around Paul Pogba, his cross is eventually cleared. 

Peep! Griezmann is getting us underway. 

Peru blasting out the national anthem is quite magnificant to watch. 

Preamble

We have team news! France has made two changes with Blaise Matuidi coming in on the left-hand side of a 4-2-3-1, whilst Olivier Giroud is in up front for Dembele. As for Peru, Paolo Guerrero starts up front replacing Jefferson Farfan and midfielder Pedro Aquino replaces  Renato Tapia in central midfield. 

Right, on to Match 2 today...

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Hello! Welcome to the Live Updates of France Vs Peru! Can Les Bleus pick up a second group stage win and seal their place in the round of 16? They'll have a challenge on their hands against a Peru side who have well and truly brought the party to Russia in their first World Cup for 36 years. 

Preview

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France will be looking to pick up back to back wins to all but confirm their place in the round of 16. Les Bleus came away with a 2-1 victory in their opener, despite not being at their very best. France also had a huge slice of luck when winning a penalty thanks to VAR to open the scoring courtesy of Antoine Griezmann. 

Didier Deschamps may have been concerned that his youthful France side failed to put away their chances against Australia. However, with a first game victory under their belt confidence will be high in the camp that they can a result against Peru. 

Olivier Giroud could be in line for a starting place against Peru, after making an impact from the bench against Australia. The Chelsea striker troubled a physical Australian team, and that kind of presence will be needed to disrupt Peru. A potential inclusion of Giroud could mean that Ousmane Dembélé drops to the bench for the game. 

France Predicted Team

Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Lucas, Kante, Pogba, Matuidi, Mbappe, Griezmann, Giroud

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TV Channel- MAX HD3
Kick-off- 18:00
Stadium- Ekaterinburg Arena, Ekaterinburg

  
As for Peru, they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Denmark in their first World Cup game in 36 years. Los Incas have gained plenty of fans in Russia, with thousands of Peru supporters flooding Moscow to cheer on their side. 

The South American side will be looking to disrupt the French, and hope that their World Cup hopes don’t end on Thursday evening just as the party is getting started. Ricardo Gareca will be looking from a solid defensive performance whilst trying to take Les Bleus on the counter-attack.

34-year-old striker Paolo Guerrero is likely to start against France after impressing from the bench against Denmark. Guerrero was all set to miss the World Cup, after a drugs ban which was overturned a week before the tournament. The former Hamburg striker will be hoping he can find the back of the net to give the Peru fans something to cheer about

Peru Predicted Team

Gallese, Advincula, Rodriguez, Ramos, Trauco, Tapia, Yotun, Carrillo, Cueva, Guerrero, Farfan

It promises to be an interesting tie France look to book their place in the round of 16 when they take on a Peru side who will not be wanting to leave the World Cup early. Watch the Live & Exclusive stream of the game on MAX HD3 & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.