# France 2-1 England: Kane misses vital penalty as Three Lions eliminated at quarter finals

URL: https://technosports.co.in/france-2-1-england-kane-misses-pen/  
Published: 2022-12-11  
Updated: 2022-12-11  
Author: Arsh Das

France have made it through to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, beating England 2-1 in their quarter final fixture to advance. Didier Deschamps’ injury list has not been a problem at all, with the defending champions now two wins away from successfully defending their title. 

Aurelien Tchouameni opened the scoring for France 17 minutes into the game with a long range effort that found the back of the net. Les Blues could not create a lot of chances, but were able to convert their chance when it came. 

## France defeat England to advance to semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup 

Harry Kane was able to convert a penalty early in the second half to equalise and make it 1-1. With his second goal at the World Cup, Kane has equalised Wayne Rooney for the most goals scored for England at 53. 

> FRANCE ARE THE FIRST REIGNING CHAMPIONS TO REACH THE SEMI-FINALS SINCE 1998! 🇫🇷🐓 [pic.twitter.com/qsjnT5D3P9](https://t.co/qsjnT5D3P9)
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> — 433 (@433) [December 10, 2022](https://twitter.com/433/status/1601683775460614144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

But, Olivier Giroud added to his tally at the tournament with yet another vital goal in the 78th minute to make it 2-1. Kane could have equalised from the spot yet again, presented with a golden opportunity. But, the Tottenham Hotspur striker could not beat his club teammate, Hugo Lloris, for the second time, blasting his effort over the bar. 

And despite putting in a strong showing throughout the match, Gareth Southgate’s team were not able to trouble their opponents enough to get a result. On the other hand, France will be facing [Morocco in the semi-finals](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1601684073222918144?s=20&t=UreVbrFjmipqbicr-lINiA) of the World Cup. 

We could see a repeat of the 2018 finals if Croatia can beat [Argentina](https://technosports.co.in/2022/12/10/argentina-win-4-3-on-penalties-dutch/) in the other semi-final. On the other hand, Morocco could also claim an upset victory, considering the kind of performances that they have been putting in.