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1. 90+3'

   That's it for today, Drew Fischer has blown his whistle and the game is over.

2. 90+1'

   The referee allows time for a substitution. Kylian Mbappe will be replaced by Marcus Thuram (France).

3. 90'

   We will have 2 min. of added time.

4. 90'

   A great run from Kylian Mbappe (France) ends with a shot inside the box that flashes just past the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iraq.

5. 88'

   Kylian Mbappe (France) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.

6. 88'

   Kylian Mbappe (France) and Maghnes Akliouche attempt to exchange short two-yard passes, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.

7. 87'

   Some patient build-up play from France as they look to unlock the defence.

8. 85'

   Drew Fischer blows his whistle and signals a foul after Malo Gusto (France) brought his opponent down.

9. 83'

   Didier Deschamps prepares a substitution. Jules Kounde is replaced by Malo Gusto (France).

10. 83'

    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Maghnes Akliouche (France) replaces Bradley Barcola.

11. 82'

    Kylian Mbappe (France) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.

12. 82'

    Bradley Barcola (France) attempts to send a low pass into the box from the edge of the penalty area, but the opposition's defence knocks the ball to safety. France have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.

13. 80'

    Kylian Mbappe (France) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.

14. 78'

    Marko Farji (Iraq) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it. The ball is out of play. Iraq will take a throw-in.

15. 76'

    Marko Farji tees up Ali Al Hamadi (Iraq) with a precision cross. He holds off the defender, but fires his shot just wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and France will have a goal kick.

16. 76'

    Aimar Sher (Iraq) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit cross to the back post.

17. 74'

    Rebin Sulaka (Iraq) latches on to the corner kick and releases a quick strike from the edge of the box. The result differs significantly from his intention as the ball flies way over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for France.

18. 74'

    Zidane Iqbal (Iraq) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.

19. 74'

    Youssef Amyn (Iraq) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. It will be a corner kick for Iraq.

20. 73'

    Hussein Ali (Iraq) picks out Ali Al Hamadi with a fine lofted pass, but the latter wasn't able to create some space to get into shooting range.

21. 71'

    The shots on goal statistics – 4:0.

22. 69'

    Here comes a substitution. Marko Farji (Iraq) is brought on as a substitute for Ibrahim Bayesh.

23. 68'

    Here is a change. Amir Al Ammari is going off and Graham Arnold gives the last tactical orders to Aimar Sher (Iraq).

24. 68'

    A substitution has been made. Ousmane Dembele is replaced by Desire Doue (France).

25. 68'

    Michael Olise comes off the pitch to be replaced by Rayan Cherki (France).

26. 66' 3 - 0

    Goal! Michael Olise produces a great pass that finds Ousmane Dembele (France) inside the penalty area, who takes advantage of the situation to rifle a shot into the bottom left corner. 3:0.

27. 66'

    A quickly taken corner by France.

28. 66'

    Ousmane Dembele (France) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.

29. 66'

    Ousmane Dembele (France) connects with a pass but sees his shot from the edge of the box blocked. France will have a chance to score from a corner kick.

30. 63'

    Drew Fischer interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Dayot Upamecano (France).

31. 62'

    Kylian Mbappe (France) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!

32. 60'

    Graham Arnold decides to make a substitution. Zaid Tahseen will be replaced by Rebin Sulaka (Iraq).

33. 60'

    The game has come to an end for Zaid Ismaeel. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Youssef Amyn (Iraq).

34. 59'

    Adrien Rabiot (France) blows a golden opportunity from inside the 6-yard box. He pounces on the rebound to head the ball just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Iraq will have a goal kick.

35. 58'

    Michael Olise (France) expertly controls a neat clever pass inside the box, but his effort crashes against the crossbar! What an opportunity that was!

36. 54' 2 - 0

    Goal - 2:0! Ousmane Dembele laid the ball off to Kylian Mbappe (France), who shot from close range into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.

37. 53'

    Lucas Digne (France) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears.

38. 51'

    Kylian Mbappe (France) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery. The ball is out of play. Iraq will take a throw-in.

39. 50'

    Hussein Ali (Iraq) sends a long crossfield pass searching out one of his teammates, but his effort comes to nothing and they lose possession.

40. 47'

    France seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.

41. 46'

    The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.

42. 46'

    The weather is too bad and the match has to be interrupted right now.

43. 45+4'

    The end of the first half.

44. 45+3'

    France keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.

45. 45+1'

    Zidane Iqbal (Iraq) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it. The ball has crossed the sideline. France are taking a throw-in.

46. 45'

    3 additional min. will be played.

47. 45'

    A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Iraq, is intercepted by one of the defenders.

48. 45'

    Manu Kone (France) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

49. 42'

    Kylian Mbappe (France) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.

50. 41'

    Zidane Iqbal (Iraq) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Drew Fischer blows for a foul.

51. 40'

    Kylian Mbappe (France) attempts to surprise the keeper with a shot from distance, but it lacks accuracy and goes high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iraq.

52. 38'

    Bradley Barcola (France) sees an unmarked teammate and attempts to send him a low pass. However, one of the defenders reads the game perfectly and averts the danger.

53. 36'

    France players are playing combination football and attempting to create a goal-scoring opportunity, but they will have to wait for that as they have just lost possession due to a poor pass. The ball is behind the touchline and Iraq will take a throw-in.

54. 35'

    Ousmane Dembele (France) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Iraq.

55. 32'

    The ball possession is 63:37.

56. 30'

    Amir Al Ammari (Iraq) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates as he overhits the effort.

57. 29'

    Lucas Digne (France) tries to find Bradley Barcola, but he puts too much power on the pass. The ball goes out of play and Iraq will have a goal kick.

58. 28'

    He should have done better. Ali Al Hamadi (Iraq) is afforded space to connect with a Merchas Doski cross, but his header from the centre of the box flies well wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for France.

59. 27'

    Ali Al Hamadi (Iraq) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.

60. 26'

    That's the end of the game for Aymen Hussein, who is replaced by Ali Al Hamadi (Iraq).

61. 23'

    It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!

62. 22'

    Ousmane Dembele (France) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iraq.

63. 21'

    Zaid Ismaeel (Iraq) sends in a pass which fails to reach any of his teammates. It's a throw-in for France.

64. 20'

    A promising cross into the box is nearly received by the lurking Ousmane Dembele (France), but one of the defending players cuts it out to avert the threat.

65. 18'

    Adrien Rabiot (France) is penalised for holding. Drew Fischer signals a set piece.

66. 17'

    Aymen Hussein (Iraq) forces a pass into the box, but Mike Maignan is alert and does a great job to rob him of the ball.

67. 14' 1 - 0

    Brilliant finish! Kylian Mbappe (France) perfectly collected a pass on the edge of the penalty area from Michael Olise, then produced a nice strike into the left side of the goal. The score is 1:0.

68. 14'

    The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Michael Olise (France). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate.

69. 12'

    The linesman signals a throw-in for Iraq.

70. 10'

    France are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.

71. 8'

    Kylian Mbappe (France) smashes a shot at goal from the edge of the area that drifts harmlessly past the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Iraq.

72. 8'

    Ousmane Dembele (France) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.

73. 7'

    Dayot Upamecano (France) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!

74. 6'

    Amir Al Ammari (Iraq) violates the laws of the game and is shown a deserved yellow card by the referee.

75. 4'

    Ousmane Dembele (France) gets in a good position inside the box and is only inches away from getting on the end of a through ball from the edge of the area. The ball is out of play. Iraq will have a throw-in.

76. 3'

    Manu Kone (France) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Drew Fischer blows for a foul.

77. 1'

    A rebound bounces out to Manu Kone (France) on the edge of the box, but he can't control his shot and it slips well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Iraq will have a goal kick.

78. 1'

    The first half has started.