The revolution is made by Switzerland by throwing world champion France off the throne. Out of the European Championship, betrayed by star Mbapp which fails the decisive penalty. The Bleus are punished for their presumption and put out on penalties by the Swiss. The decisive mistake at Mbapp, the blame for the elimination falls on Deschamps and the players, guilty of having believed they could win by divine right. They go home with a deadly crash. Switzerland will find Spain in the quarters.
The unprecedented three-choice defense da Deschamps disorients France, struggled from the start against a Switzerland armed with bad intentions. Petkovic’s national team plays wide and takes possession of the flanks, the defense line of the Bleus opens, leaving the positions uncovered. Sul cross on Zuber perfect Seferovic who puts the advantage.
There is no pulse in the heart of France, with Pogba and Rabiot prey to Xhaka and the Atalantine Freuler. The Bleus in the area hardly ever enter, Switzerland does not even have to struggle to contain. Deschamps returns to the old, readjusts the defense bringing it back to four, hijacking Rabiot to do the left-back, Griezmann on the wing and inserting Coman in support of Benzema and Mbapp. A four-pronged attack in the hope of having more impact.
The move unbalances his and offers preferential lanes on which to whiz. Prima Embolo sow panic, then Zuber himself to earn the penalty, not seen by the Argentine referee Rapallini and assigned by the Var, for Pavard’s messy slip. The opportunity to kill the game spoils Rodriguez from the spot. The Torino player takes a weak penalty, saved by Lloris.
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From there the match becomes a novel full of surprises. The terror of the abyss rekindles France. In two minutes the Bleus overturn the table with their worst man: Benzema. Real Madrid striker an unreal control is invented to launch into the Swiss area and achieve the same. The wind of the match changes and the storm falls on the Swiss. The construction of the double full of class. Griezmann an area juggler, knocks on a sweet touch that Sommer can only lift, Benzema like a hawk he scored 2-1 and his brace. All in just 120 seconds.
Switzerland accuse the blow. France showcases silverware. Pogba’s shot from outside the area is a prized piece, slips into the intersection. Switzerland has boundless pride, changes reward Petkovic. Seferovic emulates Benzema, scores his brace and brings the Swiss back into the match. The coup de grace to French grandeur is dealt by Gavranovic putting in a sensational 3-3 in the 90 ‘. France tries to close it before extra time, Coman’s shot hits the crossbar. Overtime is less busy. The penalties and Mbapp’s mistake decide, the last mockery for the fallen gods.
June 28, 2021 (change June 29, 2021 | 00:18)
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