2023-06-19 21:00:00
France wins the PULS 24 Live game against Greece 1-0. Superstar Mbappé scored the game winner, fellow striker Griezmann suffered a laceration.
Four wins in four games: This is the flawless record of France in the previous Qualification for the 2024 Men’s European Football Championship in Germany. Against Greece the French left the field as winners again, even if the game turned out to be bloody fight should prove.
“Les Bleus” with initial euphoria
The French took charge from the start and established themselves in the Greek half. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) created several dangerous situations in the first ten minutes.
The Greeks were able to neutralize the game more and more from the 15th minute. France tried to force the scoring with individual actions, but failed because of the opponent’s deep defensive chains.
It only got really hot again just before half-time. Jules Kounde (FC Barcelona) with the volley attempt, yes Odysseas Vlachodimos (Benfica Lisbon) with a brilliant save (44th). So the two teams went into the break cabins 0-0.
Griezmann laceration and penalty retake
The second half started with a moment of shock: Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid) heads to the ball in the opponent’s penalty area, instead catching the soccer shoe Konstantinos Mavropanos (VfB Stuttgart).
The result: a laceration for Griezmann and a penalty for France. Vlachodimos saves Mbappé’s first attempt. However, since a Greek ran into the penalty area too early, the penalty was repeated. The PSG star did not miss this opportunity. 1-0 to France (55.).
Red card for Greece
Greece tried to take over the game after conceding, bringing in ex-Rapid strikers, among others Taxiarchis Fountas (DC United). The French used this to counterattack.
One of these French counterattacks went from Randal Color (Eintracht Frankfurt) out. From the point of view of the referee team, Griezmann-Schreck Mavropanos pulled the emergency brake and got it Red card (69th). A tough decision by Spanish referee Antonio Miguel Lahoz.
France still with perfect EM qualification
Despite being outnumbered, France concentrated on managing the result in the closing stages. Even in the 14 minutes (!) of added time, the Greeks couldn’t really become a threat. Final score: 1-0 for France.
Thus, the European Championship qualification of the reigning Vice World Champion remains flawless. Next opponent of French people is Ireland (7. September), Greece then meets the in a direct duel for second place Netherlands
European Football Championship Qualification (Group B, 4th matchday):
France 1-0 Greece (0:0)
Stade de France (Saint-Denis), approx. 80,000 spectators:innen, SR: Lahoz, Devis, del Palomar, Munuera
Tor:
1:0 (55.) Mbappe (Elfmeter)
France: Maignan – Hernandez, Upamecano, Conate, Koundé – Chouameni, Camavinga – Mbappe, Griezmann (85. Nkunku), Coman (77. Dembélé) – Kolo Muani (85. Giroud)
Greece: Vlachodimos – Tsimikas, Hatzidiakos, Mavropanos, Baldock – Kourbelis (86. Bouchalikis), Siopis (66. Fountas), Bakasetas (71. Retsos) – Mantalos, Giakoumakis (66. Pavlidis), Masouras (71. Koulierakis)
Gelbe Karten: Siopis, Mavropanos, Kourbelis, Hatzidiakos
Rote Karte: Mavropanos
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