In the 1/8 finals of the European Cup in the early morning of July 2, Beijing time, the French team defeated the Belgian team 1-0 with an own goal and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals. The clash was also the second meeting between the two teams since the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, when France also eliminated Belgium 1-0 to earn the right to qualify for the final.
France's match against Belgium was in the spotlight. Although Belgium had a slight advantage in possession and shots on goal, France managed to beat their opponents 1-0 and advance to the quarter-finals thanks to a solid defence and a bit of luck.
Once the match began, the French team showed the advantage of overall strength, especially in controlling the tempo of the game and limiting the Belgian attack. In the first half, they tried to break the deadlock on a number of occasions with quick counter-attacks and flank breaks, but their shots were not accurate enough and they only had one chance to shoot on target.
'France defended really solidly, they did a very good job of controlling the tempo of the game, Belgium struggled to find a breakthrough. A netizen commented on social media.
In the second half, France continued to apply pressure, with the individual qualities of Tchouameni and Mbappe threatening the Belgian defence on several occasions, while Thuram's header almost changed the scoreline. However, Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was also impressive, defusing France's attacking threat on a number of occasions.
'France were really tempo today, but their shot selection was sometimes too rushed, so they should have looked for more opportunities to organise. Another fan wrote on the forum.
It wasn't until the 85th minute of the game that the French team finally broke the deadlock. Muani's shot from the edge of the box struck Belgium defender Vertonghen and sent the ball into the back of the net, making it the second time France have won at this European Championship with an own goal.
"Luck was really on France's side, and an own goal allowed them to qualify, which is one of the charms of football." A football enthusiast shares his opinion on Moments.
France's performance in the group stage was similarly controversial, as they won against Austria with an own goal, while in other games they lacked attacking strength, taking just one point from the penalty spot. The game against the Netherlands was even more difficult to find the back of the net in normal time, which raised questions among fans and commentators about the attacking power of the French team.
'The French team is a bit of a concern in attack and they need more organisation and creativity than relying on luck. A sports commentator spoke on a TV show about his opinion of the French team.
France will face an even tougher test as they face the winner between Portugal and Slovenia in the quarter-finals. Despite Portugal's dominance with their strength and world-class squad, France could still be a formidable opponent with a solid defence and play in key moments.
'Portugal are a very strong team, but France deserve to be commended defensively and they have the potential to cause some surprises. An expert analyzed the upcoming matches on a TV show.
The European Championship schedule is entering a critical phase and France will need to find their attacking firepower in the upcoming games while keeping their defence solid. Their progress will be the focus of global fan and media attention, and it is expected that they will continue to show strength and determination in the game.
On social media, opinions on how France will perform and where they will go in the future at this tournament are mixed.
'The French defence was really good, but their performance on the offensive end was a bit of a concern. Hopefully they can find their form again in the next games, especially against tough opponents Portugal. A netizen commented in the circle of friends.
In this game, France were slightly inferior to Belgium in possession and shots on goal, but they managed to advance thanks to Muani's goal (albeit an own goal), showing solid defence and composure at crucial moments. However, France did not show enough attacking power in the group stage, relying only on an own goal and a penalty to reach the quarter-finals.
'France can get to where they are now, but the next opponent will be stronger and they need to improve in attack. A football expert analyzed on a TV show.
France's next match will be the quarter-finals, and the opponent will be the winner between Portugal and Slovenia. Although Portugal have the advantage in both strength and depth, France's defensive strength and luck at crucial moments could have an impact on the outcome of the match.
'The French team has really impressive defence and they have the potential to cause some surprises. Portugal beware. A fan left a message on social platforms.
For France, how to regain their attacking firepower in the upcoming matches, especially against top opposition, will be key. They will need to rely on attackers such as Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann to be efficient defensively in order to hopefully move forward.
'There's no doubt about the quality of the French team, but they need more attacking threats. Hopefully they can show more quality in the next games. A sports commentator said on the show.
The performance of the French team at this European Championship has generated extensive discussion and analysis. Their performances in the group stage were controversial, with the almost reliant approach of scoring goals from own goals and penalties raising questions about their prospects in the knockout stages.
In the first round of the group stage, France won a 1-0 victory against Austria thanks to an own goal from their opponents. Although the game allowed France to get the crucial three points, their attack did not show dominance, relying on the opponent's mistakes.
'The performance of the French team was a bit worrying, they were a bit hesitant and lacking creativity in attack. One fan took to social media to give his opinion.
Then, against Poland, France fell into a lackluster attack and ended up in a 0-0 draw. Their attack was still unable to break down the opposition defence, and despite dominating possession and shots on goal, they did not create a real threat.
"The French team lacks efficiency in attack and they need more organisation and innovation to go far in the knockout rounds." A sports commentator commented on the performance of the French team on a television program.
Despite this, France faced the Netherlands in their final game of the group stage and secured a 1-1 draw through Antoine Griezmann's penalty, which was their only source of goals in the group stage. France once again showed their determination and consistency in defence, but still haven't found a real breakthrough in attack.
'France were excellent in penalty tactics, but their attacking power in normal game time needs to be improved. A spectator said after watching the game live.
Entering the knockout stage, in the 1/8 finals between France and Belgium, the French team showed a more determined defensive posture in the face of a strong opponent. Although they lacked possession and shots, Muani's shot in the 85th minute resulted in an own goal from Belgian defender Vertonghen to secure a 1-0 victory for France and progress to the quarter-finals.
'The French defence was really good, they kept their cool in the crucial moments and relied on luck to get the win. One fan said in a post-match discussion.
Despite France's lack of performance in attack, their performance in the knockout stages showed the resilience and determination of a team with a lot of experience in major tournaments. They managed to advance to the quarter-finals with solid defense and occasional scoring methods, which also showed how well they coped when it mattered.
'France won on penalties and own goals, but their defence was really impressive, and hopefully they can show more attacking threat in the next games.' A sports commentator commented on the performance of the French team in the knockout round.
France will face an even tougher challenge ahead, as they will need to find more solutions in attack and be consistent in defence if they are to continue to perform better at the Euros. Fans are looking forward to the French team continuing to show their quality and determination to add more excitement to the tournament.
The European Championship schedule is entering a critical phase and France will face an even tougher test, as they will need to show more attacking threat and consistency in their upcoming matches in order to continue to push forward and strive for further results.
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