There were bittersweet emotions for Tunisia during their game against France this afternoon.
They managed a sensational 1-0 win over the reigning World Cup champions. However, Australia secured a 1-0 win over Denmark in the other Group D match, meaning the Socceroos booked their place in the round-of-16 along with the French.
The final minute of the encounter did manage to bring some A1 drama, after Antoine Griezmann appeared to have squared the game with the final play.
The BBC commentators announced that the referee had blown for full-time, and the faces of the Tunisian players suggested that they knew it was all over.
But, out of nowhere, VAR was called to hand, and Griezmann was deemed to have interfered with play from an offside position when the cross which led to his goal was played in.
Tunisia vs France
Full-time: 🇹🇳 1-0 🇫🇷
France's Antoine Griezmann has this effort chalked off for offside following a VAR check. Tunisia pull off the upset.
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The World Cup credentials of France have now been brought into question after the shock loss.
However, manager Didier Deschamps made many changes for the game, and may also still be able to call upon the current holder of the Ballon d'Or, Karim Benzema.
Benzema was thought to be injured for the entire World Cup, but was not replaced in the squad, and is still eligible to be brought back in.
France's manager, however, was coy on the situation.
"It’s not something that’s occupying my mind. I don’t know who’s saying what and how.
“You know the situation and the time that he needs to recover. I spoke with Benzema after he left us, but I don’t know where you’re going with your question. I have 24 players here and I’m thinking about them.
"I will let you speak, debate, and imagine, but I’m not going to comment on things that don’t concern our daily business.”
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