Bayern Munich star Michael Olise scored a stunning free-kick as he inspired France's Nations League comeback win over Croatia on penalties.

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• Olise scored a world-class free-kick
• Provided assist for Dembele's goal
• France beat Croatia to progress to the Nations League semis

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Les Bleus headed into their Nations League second-leg fixture against Croatia needing to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first instalment. After a goalless first half, Olise broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute as he scored with a brilliant left-footed free-kick from the edge of the box. The ball flew over the Croatian wall and into the back of the net, leaving goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic a mere spectator.

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  Olise then provided the assist for Ousmane Dembele's 80th-minute goal which helped France draw level on aggregate and eventually take the game to penalties, where France edged the shootout 5-4. The Bayern star had a phenomenal outing throughout the 105 minutes he was on the pitch. The forward scored a goal, provided an assist, played five key passes and also had 102 touches.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MICHAEL OLISE?

  Olise will be back in action for his club on March 29 as Vincent Kompany's side face St. Pauli in the Bundesliga.

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