At 0:00 on July 2, Beijing time, the 2024 Euro 2024 European Cup 1/8 finals France vs. Belgium were held in Dusseldorf, Germany.
France have five points in the group stage of Group D, with one win and two draws in three games, and finished second in Group D. France fell in the quarter-finals of the last European Championship when they lost to Switzerland on penalties. Belgium has 4 points in the group stage of Group E, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in 3 games, and qualified second in Group E. France and Belgium are the two highest-ranked teams in the world in the round of 16 of this European Championship, with France currently ranked second in the world and Belgium currently ranked third in the world. And the defense of both teams is also very good, in the group stage, both teams conceded only one goal. It can be said that it is on par.
Belgium lined up 433.
Belgium starters: Castels, Tate, Fass, Vertonghen, Castagne, De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Lukaku, Carrasco, Opponda, Doku
France lined up 433 formations.
France starters: Maignan, Juunde, Upamecano, Saliba, Te'o, Kante, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Griezmann, Thuram, Mbappe
The race is on! France kick-off! In the 2nd minute, Tchouameni assisted, Rabiot's cushion shot was deflected wide.
In the 14th minute, Mbappe shot hard, the ball hit the opponent's body, and the referee did not indicate it.
In the 17th minute, Griezmann took a corner kick and Thuram headed the ball out of the bottom line.
In the 21st minute, Belgium attacked, won a free kick De Bruyne, a threat, but was blocked by Maignan with a foot.
In the 39th minute, Tchouameni fired a long-range shot that went wide
It was 0-0 at half-time, with 9-1 shots on goal and France dominating.
The pace of the game was slow, and in the sleepy half, France just kept possession back and forth, looking for chances, but there were no chances. Belgium is a dense defense and has the opportunity to play counter-attacks, and this score is advantageous for the weak Belgium.
In the 85th minute, Muani turned around and hit the goal in the penalty area, but it was a bounce! It bounced off Vertonghen and into the far corner. France beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.