Lebanon defeats France in golden-point rugby league thriller
Abbas Miski intercepted a chip kick and scored the winning try in golden-point extra time.
Lebanon pulled off a dramatic golden-point rugby league victory against France in extra time. Forward Abbas Miski fielded a chip kick near the try line and ran in unopposed to seal the win.
France had just taken the lead with a field goal in golden point, but officials ruled it out for an obstruction. The turning point came on the next attack when French playmaker Arthur Mourgue attempted a chip that Miski collected cleanly.
France had suffered heavy defeats earlier in the tournament, losing 78-4 to Samoa and 82-0 to England. Coach Michael Cheika departs after the match to join NSW Waratahs.
- CommBank Stadium, Sydney
- Match location
- 82-0 to England
- France's earlier loss
- 78-4 to Samoa
- France's other pool loss
- Scored opening try, kicked four goals
- Conti's performance
Why it mattersLebanon has proven itself a genuine threat at the Rugby League World Cup after earlier humiliations.
AustraliaThe match was played at CommBank Stadium in Sydney, showcasing international rugby league competition on Australian soil.
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