Mbappe leads in 2022 World Cup top scorer race 04.12.2022, 21:34

France’s striker Kylian Mbappe scored a goal against Poland and led the World Cup goalscorers’ race held in Qatar.

It was Mbappe’s fifth goal at the World Cup in Qatar. He left his closest followers with two goals. Three goals were scored each by Lionel Messi, Alvaro Morata, Cody Gakpo, Olivier Giroud, Marcus Rashford, Enner Valencia.

Remember, French striker Olivier Giroud opened the score in the 44th minute. Killian Mbappe doubled his team’s advantage in the 74th minute and recorded a double in the 91st minute. During the stoppage, the referee awarded the French team a penalty. Robert Lewandowski approached the 11 meter mark. He failed to take the penalty on the first try. The referee noticed that goalkeeper Hugo Lloris had taken a step forward. On the second try, Lewandowski still managed to score.

Thus, the French team advanced to the quarter-finals where they will play the winner of the match, England – Senegal.

On December 3, the 1/8 finals of the tournament began at the World Championship. On the first day of the playoffs, teams from the Netherlands and the USA, as well as Argentina and Australia will play.

Previously reportedMbappe beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona in World Cup goals.



Source: Gazeta

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