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Petit is famous for scoring from what kind of situation in the World Cup final?

  • Penalty

  • Free kick

  • Corner

  • Counterattack

Answer

Counterattacks are Petit's forte, and he famously scored from one in the 1998 World Cup final. The French midfielder intercepted a pass from Brazil's Roberto Carlos and surged forward, unleashing a powerful shot past goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel to give France a 2-0 lead. The goal ultimately secured France's victory and cemented Petit's place in football history.
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