World Cup 2018: 3 unforgettable goals

#2 Pavard screamer v Argentina

Pavard celebrating his screamer against Argentina

World champions France faced their first real test of the competition against Argentina, which was coincidentally the 50th match of the World Cup. France had topped their group ahead of Denmark. Argentina on the other hand, barely made it out of the group, with Marcos Rojo sealing a late 2-1 comeback win over Nigeria.

Antoine Griemann had given France a 13th minute lead from the penalty spot before Angel Di Maria scored a thunderbolt from almost 30 yards out to equalize just before halftime. The South Americans took a surprise lead in the 48th minute when Lionel Messi's miscue was deflected into the net by Gabriel Mercado.

This lead only lasted ten minutes as French right back Benjamin Pavard produced a moment of magic. Blaise Matuidi set up the advancing Lucas Hernandez on the left wing. Hernandez cross was missed by the Argentine defense, allowing Pavard to unleash a rocket of a shot off the bounce as it flew into the top right corner. This sent the French supporters into ecstasy. Les Blues went on to dramatically win 4-3 and progressed into the quarter-final.