First a counterfactual: we are deep into extra time of the World Cup Final. The referee is about to blow for penalties any second. France's Randal Kolo Muani is put through on goal. Since coming on as a substitute, Kolo Muani - who made the squad only owing to Christopher Nkunku's nth hour withdrawal - has had a searing impact on the game. Argentina’s goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, rushes out of his line. But having done so, he doesn't seek to fall at the ball. Instead, he stands his ground, making himself as big as he can. This gives Kolo Muani one of two options: he must find a way to try and chip Martinez, which given the goalkeeper's height can be a daunting prospect, or he must try and find a way to slot the finish past the keeper. The forward opts for the latter choice. This is a decision made in an instant. It is hard to find fault with him. But as he slams the ball to Martinez's left, he finds that the keeper has spread his wings as widely as he can, and the ball ricochets off his left leg and the goal - and with it the World Cup - is saved.