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28 June 2014

ON THIS DAY: Blanc saves France with 'golden goal'

In this Sunday, June 28, 1998 file photo, France's Laurent Blanc scores against Paraguay in extra time of the soccer World Cup second round soccer match, at the Felix Bollaert stadium in Lens, France. On this day: Blanc scored the first "golden goal" in World Cup finals history to give France a 1-0 win over Paraguay.
On June 28 in World Cup history: France's Laurent Blanc scores "golden goal" as hosts leave it late to beat Paraguay in Lens in 1998.