1.8 billion euros showdown, who won France and Belgium? A dull and ugly European Championship spotlight! The superstars are collectively lost, France is 1-0 stunner, you haven't seen this ball yet?
Hypnotic battle, the most ugly European Championship focus battle
In the early morning of July 2, Beijing time, the European Cup ushered in a key showdown. France, ranked No. 2 in the world, faces Belgium, No. 3 in the world, with a total value of 1.8 billion euros. It's a big talk, and it's also a star-studded showdown.
However, this much-anticipated game was played extremely dull and boring. Both sides were extremely cautious in the opening period, with a slow tempo and no pressing and pressing. Belgium retreated in an all-round way, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack; France had the advantage but lacked the pace and impact.
There are many superstars on the field, but they are all in a sluggish state. Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, De Bruyne...... These well-known big names seem to be collectively lost. Either they can only stare dryly, or they just let go of the cold gun again and again. Like the walking dead, there is no threat.
In the whole game, France had as many as 17 shots on goal, but only one on target. More often than not, they either kick the ball away or deflect it. Where is this 1.8 billion euro matchup? It's clearly a hypnotic battle, and it's drowsy to watch.
Luck is the key to France's victory
In this game, France played so hard, the key is luck. In the 85th minute, Muani turned and shot hard in the penalty area, and the ball hit Belgian defender Vertonghen and refracted into the net, and France was lucky to beat Belgium 1-0.
I have to say that there was too much luck in this goal. Had it not been for the accidental deflection of the ball, Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could have easily sealed the ball. It can be said that France's victory depends on luck and strength in 2.
This is not the first time that France has "shit luck". In this European Cup, France scored a total of 3 goals, including 1 penalty and 2 own goals. The opponent's own own oolong has become France's biggest scoring method, which can be called "oolong magic".
The French team has strong individual strength, but they can't always play content worthy of their value. Winning by luck is not a long-term solution, and this team needs to reflect deeply.
The "Dream Team" Belgium left the field in disgrace
In contrast, Belgium is much more pathetic. They also have big names such as Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku, but they were eliminated at the most crucial moment.
The Belgian team is known as the "Golden Generation", and this group of players has been playing for their country for many years, but it has never been difficult to achieve results. In the World Cup five years ago, they stopped in the semi-finals; Three years ago at the European Championships, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals. Now that he has fallen to the quarterfinals again, he can't help but sigh.
It is a pity that Belgium has long occupied the world number one throne but has never won the tournament. They have excellent individual skills, but they lack a strong overall combat capability. Against well-defended opponents, they always lack effective offensive means.
As Belgium's golden generation enters its twilight years, they may never have a chance to make their dreams come true. The dream team finally came to naught, and it can't help but sigh.
The ugly focus game reflects the current situation of the European Championship
Objectively speaking, the quality of the matches between France and Belgium can only be described as "ugly". Even viewers who don't understand the ball can see how boring this game is.
A strong conversation worth 1.8 billion ended up walking in the park like a group of amateur players. The pace is as slow as playing Tai Chi, the transition between attack and defense is slower than that of a snail, and the offense is as simple and rough as a cow...... Is this still a battle of the top giants?
It can be said that this match reflects the current situation of this European Championship. With the exception of a few goal shootouts, the vast majority of games were lackluster. The big teams are cautious and afraid of conceding goals; The underdogs defend with all their might, but lack the ability to counter-attack.
As a result, every game is like a thousand horses, lacking passion and vitality. It's not a 0-0 draw, or it is a penalty kick, an own goal, and an individual solo to barely separate the winner. **The overall quality of the game was disappointingly low.
So, how did the European Championship come to be like this? Some people say it's the impact of the epidemic, while others say it's the tight schedule...... But the root cause is the overall regression of European football. Today's European Cup has less technical content in the past, but more commercial packaging. Although there are many big names, it is difficult to become a climate, but it is to join in the fun.
For the majority of fans, it is too disappointing for the European Championship to become like this. What can you expect when the top giants can't play well?
So in the end, I would like to ask: how do you feel in the face of such a dull and boring European Cup? What do you think about a 1.8 billion duel that would be played like this?