Superb defense takes France 1 game away from World Cup glory
Updated: 2018-07-11 07:17
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With 10 minutes left and Belgium pressing, Lloris flew off his line to his left to push away a powerful shot from midfielder Axel Witsel.
France won its only World Cup 20 years ago, thanks to a commanding goalkeeper — Fabien Barthez — protected by a rock-solid defense. Back then, France kept five shutouts in seven games. With Croatia or England awaiting in Sunday's final, the formula is one game away from working again.
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