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KAZAN, Russia — France became the first team to win a Video Assistant Referee decision in World Cup play Saturday, helping it take a 2-1 win over Australia in the opener for both teams.

After a scoreless first half, the VAR was used to overturn a missed foul against France’s Antoine Griezmann after play was initially waved on. After the video review, a penalty shot was assessed and Griezmann drove it home for the lead at the 58-minute mark.

Australia tied it on a penalty shot by Mile Jedinak four minutes later, but Paul Pogba sealed it for France with nine minutes left in regulation.

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