The final was special with Kylian Mbappe showing much mettle for his age with a goal to his name and winning the Young player award. The 19 year old is the second teenager, only after Pele in 1958 to score in a world cup finals. His goal put the nail in the coffin for any hopes of a Croatian comeback in a match that ended 4-2. Curious to note is that Mbappe wasn't even born when France last won the world cup.
France caught a lucky break early with a header by Manduzkic into Subacic net, which was an ill fated attempt to keep the ball out of reach from the prowling French attackers.
The second goal came from a penalty taken by Greizmann which was awarded via the virtually assisted referee due to a hand ball by Perisic whom had only just scored to bring the game level at 1-1
Paul Pogba showed his dexterity by scoring the third goal with his left foot, right after his attempt with the right foot had just bounced off the Croatian body-lined defence.
Mandzukic's lone hustle paid off when he converted an error by the French goalkeeper to bring the score to 4-2 the final tally.
Congrats to the French and their team and the Croats. They leave this world cup with their heads held high.
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