Munich, Germany (My Sportsbook) - Zinedine Zidane scored on a penalty kick in the 33rd minute to give France a 1-0 edge over Portugal at halftime in a World Cup semifinal match at Allianz Arena. Zidane, who is expected to retire at the end of tournament, found the back of the net with a hard shot down low in the left corner. Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo guessed the right way, but was only able to get a hand on it before it crossed the goal line. France went to the spot after Ricardo Carvalho tripped Thierry Henry just inside the penalty area. It is the first time that Portugal has trailed in the tournament, and only the second goal it has surrendered. There were no cards in the first half. The winner of the match moves onto the tournament's final match on Sunday in Berlin against Italy. The loser of the match will play in the third place match set versus Germany on Saturday in Stuttgart. |
