"Mbappe should have scored after 17 seconds but fired over the crossbar after taking advantage of some loose play from Azerbaijan, and France were frustrated for 47 minutes. Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev beat away an effort from Malo Gusto after a clever backheel from Mbappe, but just when it looked as though Azerbaijan would reach half-time level, the Real Madrid star struck in the second minute of stoppage time."
"Didier Deschamps handed Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta his France debut from the bench, but he was forced into another change in the 83rd minute as Mbappe walked off gingerly after seeing his ankle trapped in a challenge involving Xaybulayev. Mbappe's replacement Thauvin did at least provide the concerned home fans with another moment to celebrate 70 seconds after coming on as he hooked into the far corner, and France will now visit Iceland on Monday with nine points on the board in Grou"
"Kylian Mbappe extended his scoring streak for club and country to 10 games with a sensational solo effort as France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in World Cup qualifying, but Les Bleus' captain then limped off late on with an ankle injury. Adrien Rabiot was also on target, having been booed by France's fans for much of the game, while Florian Thauvin added a third goal on his first international cap since 2019."
Kylian Mbappe extended his scoring streak for club and country to ten games with a sensational solo effort as France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in World Cup qualifying. Mbappe had an early chance after 17 seconds but fired over, and Azerbaijan frustrated France for much of the match before he struck in stoppage time after dribbling past several defenders. Adrien Rabiot headed home from Mbappe's delivery to double the lead. Jean-Philippe Mateta made his France debut from the bench. Mbappe limped off late with an ankle trapped in a challenge, and Florian Thauvin scored after coming on as a substitute. France have nine points and travel to Iceland next.
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