France vs Uruguay: 5 Talking Points as Les Bleus Seal Semi-Final Spot, World Cup 2018

#2 Kylian Mbappe was France's focus in attack again

Kylian Mbappe completed five dribbles in the first half alone

19-year-old Kylian Mbappe was always going to be the main focus for Uruguay's defence and his runs on the right flank only proved why.

Diego Laxalt had a tough time keeping him in check and Mbappe was able to find space to run into time and again. With or without the ball - it did not matter.

The only thing lacking for the France team in the first half was the final ball or a shot on target for the first 40 minutes. Olivier Giroud did set Mbappe up with a well-placed header in the box but the youngster panicked and attempted a header of his own instead of bringing it down and taking a shot considering he was unmarked.

Both Griezmann and Giroud tried to feed Mbappe when they received the ball - Giroud with his hold-up play and Griezmann with his movement in the centre to create space on the right.

Kylian Mbappé completed five take-ons within the first 15 minutes against Uruguay.• 5 attempted• 5 completedCatch him if you can. 💨 pic.twitter.com/NYDqk9Fyfv

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But the first goal came via a free-kick in the 40th minute which saw Raphael Varane head home a Griezmann cross to give France the lead. It was their first and only shot on target in the first half.