2024-01-09 01:11:19
Still no victory for the French team at the European Championship in Croatia. After a setback on penalties (10-9) against Montenegro then the host country (12-7), the Blues lost once again this Monday to Spain (9-6) during the 3rd and final match from group A.
Facing an opponent, world number 3, who had beaten them last summer at the Worlds in the quarter-final (7-6), the Tricolores once again held up well. They even led in the second quarter (2-1, 3-2) thanks to goals from Bouet and Vanpeperstraete.
But a 6-minute gap will allow Spain to take a 3-goal lead (3-6). After goals from Crousillat and Bodegas, the Blues missed two opportunities to equalize before their opponents scored two more in the last minute including a magnificent lob.
“We are in rehearsal for the Olympics”
The lack of efficiency in front of goal (6 out of 23) and the number of lost balls (9) were fatal to the French. “We lacked experience in the crucial moments,” said captain Ugo Crousillat at the Eurovision microphone. It’s always difficult against this team. We have to stay positive before heading into the round of 16. »
“I’m not satisfied with the result but it’s our best match since the start of the competition,” judges coach Florian Bruzzo. We were solid, I appreciated my team’s performance. We are gaining strength physically and tactically. »
Les Bleues finished 4th and last in group A with just one point. This Wednesday they will face Serbia, first in Group C with 3 wins and reigning Olympic champion, in the round of 16. “It’s a great draw! We are in the rehearsal for the Olympics where we will face big teams every two days,” concludes Florian Bruzzo.
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