The World Cup semifinal game between France and Belgium was all knotted up in a scoreless tie through one half. Then as the second half began to unfold, Samuel Umtiti changed all that in an instant with a brilliant header to put France up 1-0.
SAMUEL UMTITI!
The center back heads home the corner to give France the 1-0 lead. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/Y5MtXUpvDg
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 10, 2018
This goal was unique as well, as it made a bit of history.
1998 – It's the first time since 1998 that 3 defenders (Lizarazu, Blanc & Thuram) score a goal for France in the same World Cup (Pavard, Varane & Umtiti). Mental. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ooKUrAv9aI
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) July 10, 2018
After the goal, Umtiti had quite the celebration, too.
https://twitter.com/FlFAWC2018/status/1016761720445067264