By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun
ANKARA (AA) - France defeated Australia 2-1 in World Cup Group C match on Saturday afternoon in historical match as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is used for the first time.
All of the 3 goals scored at Kazan Arena came in the second half, as VAR review handed Les Bleus a penalty kick in the 58th minute.
France's striker Antoine Griezmann made no mistake from the line to give his team the lead.
Only 4 minutes later, Australia was awarded a penalty kick as Umtiti cleared the cross with his hand.
The Socceroos' experienced captain Mile Jedinak equalized the match at 1-1.
With 10 minutes to go, Paul Pogba's deflected shot narrowly crossed the line as the referee's goal-line technology once again came in handy for France.
France leads Group C after the first match, Peru and Denmark will play at 1600GMT.