text: Ironic twist to French fears in semi-final win, says… – Brinkwire
  Ironic twist to French fears in semi-final win, says…
  ST PETERSBURG, July 10 – France were concerned about Belgium´s ability at set pieces but instead scored themselves from a corner to book a place in the World Cup final in an ironic twist, said captain Hugo Lloris after Tuesday's 1-0 win.
  "We feared them on set pieces but in the end it was us who scored that way," Lloris told reporters after Monday´s 1-0 win over Belgium in the semi-final at the Saint Petersburg Stadium.
  France´s goalkeeper also made two key saves to add to some similar heroics in the previous rounds but looked to play down his individual performance.
  "It´s hard to let ourselves be euphoric just yet, but it's a fantastic feeling (to be in the final)," he said.
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