Porto Alegre: France beat Honduras by 3 goals to nil and started their world cup 2014 campaign in tremendous style. Honduras is playing its third World Cup and had to make its impact on fans, but French attackers broke their dream to win against European giant. The match was on and was leveled till 43rd minute of the game.
Situation had changed for Honduras when Wilson Palacios was rejected due to second yellow card after a foul in penalty area and the penalty was awarded to France. Karim got benefit of this penalty stroke and scored the first goal.
France led by 1-0 and then, France was facing 10-men Honduras. In the start of the second half, tumbling Honduras conceded own goal. This is the first time when goal line technology was used and France got advantage of it. France psychologically pressurized Honduras and acquired 2-0 lead.
In the 72nd minute of the match, Karim again showed his ability and scored field goal that was his second of the match. Hence, France won the match by 3-0.
Next Group Meetings: France will face Switzerland while Honduras will be in front of Ecuador on 20, June.
By: Abdullah Waheed