PERFECT PAVARD
Fans have declared Benjamin Pavard's strike against Argentina as the Goal of the Tournament for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
After a shortlist of 18 goals and over 3 million fan votes, Pavard's amazing finish against Argentina is declared the Goal of the Tournament. Do you know everything about it?
Clash in Kazan
France-Argentina: Pavard, who watched the EURO 2016 final at a Fan Fest, was facing the South American giants in his first ever knockout stage match at a major tournament.
57'
Argentina shook as the French defender volleyed and scored to make it 2-2. The crucial equaliser was also Pavard's first-ever goal for Les Bleus!
“It’s amazing he managed to hit it like that. Benjamin is a strong character. He got us back into the match."
Blaise Matuidi on his team-mate's superb strike
I was trying to hit it in the direction it came from, which is what the strikers always tell me. When it went in I just felt so happy.
Benjamin Pavard on his wonder-strike
The tide-changing goal helped set France on their way to a 2nd World Cup trophy.
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