2024-06-18 07:27:48
A bit twin itself and that is it. Dealing with an Austrian staff that favored a bodily influence to the detriment of the sport, the Blues received 1-0. A objective got here on the finish of the primary half, after defender Maximilian Wöber headed within the unsuitable path from a Kylian Mbappé cross.
Even when France was not very efficient, the fundamentals had been sure, based on defender Jules Koundé:
“I feel we had a powerful recreation. Respondent was reverse. We knew learn how to match the depth. I feel we created numerous probabilities – if we had a minimum of one, it could have made issues simpler for us – however general, I am fairly completely satisfied“, stated the FC Barcelona participant.
A hapless Maximilian Wöber scored the one objective of the sport…personal goalImage: Hassan Ammar/AP photograph/image alliance
Austrian frustration
On the Austrian facet, there may be trigger for remorse. However for full-back Philip Mwene, this efficiency can function a foundation for future video games.
“I at all times really feel somewhat annoyed after a defeat. Regardless of the outcome, I perceive that the best way we approached the duels and the best way we performed provides me confidence for the following video games.“, declared the one who performs in Mainz.
Subsequent Friday, Austria will face Poland, and France will face the Netherlands, within the shock of this group D. The Blues, whose captain Kylian Mbappé ought to maintain his place regardless of his damaged nostril.
Kylian Mbappé had an opportunity to offer the Blues a cushty lead, however failedImage: Andreea Alexandru/AP photograph/image alliance
Slovakia surprises Belgium
Earlier at the moment, Slovakia shocked Belgium 1-0 in Frankfurt. Persevering with from the seventh minute of play and a objective from Ivan Schranz, the Crimson Devils didn’t reverse the pattern. Romélu Lukaku even noticed two of his objectives disallowed. We should react in a short time now, based on captain Kevin de Bruyne:
“If you lose the primary recreation, you understand it’s important to win the second. We’ll do every thing to get there. We’re going to regroup, we’re going to be certain that we’re more practical within the subsequent recreation. I am not frightened proper now“, declared the captain of the Crimson Devils.
This victory for Slovakia towards Belgium is the primary massive shock of Euro 2024Image: Uwe Anspach/dpa/image alliance
Within the subsequent match, Belgium will face Romania, the chief of Group E after their 3-0 win towards Ukraine. A gathering that can happen on Saturday afternoon in Cologne. The day earlier than, Slovakia will play towards Ukraine in Düsseldorf.
The primary day of the group stage continues and ends this afternoon: in Dortmund, Turkey will face Georgia. Assembly to begin at 4 pm UT. This night, Portugal will face the Czech Republic in Leipzig. Begin scheduled for 7 pm
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