World Cup 2018: Pogba the hero for France over Australia

Here are the reactions as France beat Australia 2-1 at 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Paul Pogba was hailed on Twitter as he produced the winning goal for France who beat Australia 2-1 in their 2018 FIFA World Cup, group C opener on Saturday, June 16.

After a goalless first half Australia and France both scored from the penalty spot through Antoine Griezmann and Mile Jedinak.

Pogba scored what turned out to be the match winner after he exchanged passes with Olivier Giroud to put France in the lead.

Pogba hailed despite poor showing from France

Twitter users hailed Pogba despite numerous criticism about his flamboyant style of play, A fan said, "The people that judge pogba by goals will be pretty quiet today. They'll be checking how many tackles he made, That's what a midfielder is supposed to do "

The French midfielder is the talisman for the French national team and his performance brought about different reactions.