2023-06-19 07:00:00
France remains flawless in Group B of the European Championship qualifiers. The “Equipe Tricolore” struggles to a close 1:0 against Greeks who are fighting selflessly. Kylian Mbappe scored the gold goal from the point.
The French have more of the game throughout the game, but there are no convincing chances for a long time. Only shortly before the half-time whistle is it Kounde, who is wonderfully served by Coman and fails to volley against the strongly reacting Vlachodimos (44th).
In the second half, a similar picture emerges from the start: France besiege the Hellenes’ penalty area, but rarely really get through.
Mavropanos and Mbappe in focus
In the 51st minute, referee Lahoz then pointed to the point after Mavropanos hit Griezmann with a leg that was far too high, who then had to be treated and continued playing with a turban. But the Greek gets away with a yellow card.
Mbappe takes responsibility – and fails because of Vlachodimos. But the VAR thinks the keeper left the line too early. A controversial decision, but the penalty is repeated and this time Mbappe scores safely (54th).
Mavropanos finally flies off the field in the 69th minute. He wrestles the rushing Kolo Muani to the ground just outside the penalty area and is sent off for it.
After that it’s a clear thing and France plays the victory safely home. This puts “Les Bleus” in the lead in Group B without losing any points, followed by the Greeks, who only have half as many points.
In the parallel game, Ireland didn’t show any weaknesses against underdog Gibraltar and secured a 3-0 win. Johnston (53′), Ferguson (59′) and Idah (90+2) ensure the Irish team’s first three of this qualifier.
Türkiye against Wales long unlucky
In Group D, Turkey are struggling against Wales, who are down to ten after 41 minutes after Morell is sent off.
For a long time it looked as if the Turks didn’t want to score. A Mepham own goal was ruled out for offside in the first half (9′), in the second half Chalanoglu missed a penalty in the 64th minute, five minutes later a Nayir goal was ruled out for handball.
But in the 72nd minute he did better and gave Turkey a 1-0 lead, which Güler was able to extend to 2-0 (80′). In the end it stays that way.
Turkey now leads the group ahead of Armenia. Wales is third.
Kazakhstan is blossoming into a sensational team
The duel between Slovenia and Denmark in Group H ends 1-1. Sporar gives the Slovenians a surprising lead (25′), but ex-Sturm kicker Höjlund is able to equalize before the break (42′). After that there are no more hits.
In the parallel game, Kazakhstan continued their surprisingly strong qualification and defeated Northern Ireland 1-0. Aymbetov scores shortly before the end to win (88th).
This put the Kazakhs in second place ahead of Denmark and would have qualified for the finals as of now.
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