In tonight's European Cup 1/8 finals, France and Belgium had a fierce battle. France are ranked second in the world and Belgium are ranked third, both of whom are considered favourites to win the tournament. This is the second meeting between the two teams in the history of the European Championship, dating back to 1984, when France beat Belgium 5-0 and the match became an important matchup in history.
Belgium coach Tedesco made two important changes, with the decision to start Carrasco and Opponda in the hope of improving attacking efficiency with their speed and impact. This move has caused a lot of repercussions on the Internet: "Tedesco really dares to fight, these two people are fast enough, can they break the iron bucket formation in France?" "It seems that Belgium will rely on speed to solve the French defense. ”
At the same time, the French team has made corresponding adjustments. The return of Antoine Griezmann and Thuram, as well as Mbappe's return to the left, became the focus of fans' attention: "The French squad looks more balanced, expect Mbappe to break out!" "Will the return of Antoine Griezmann and Thuram help France break down the Belgian defence? ”
From the start of the game, France showed strong possession in the first half, with a high possession rate of 59%, but they struggled to form effective chances under pressure from Belgium. Belgium, on the other hand, looked solid defensively despite having little possession, showing their defensive prowess with just one shot on goal.
As the game entered the second half, France's attacking tempo picked up further and continued to pose a threat to Belgium. However, whether it was N'Golo Kante's shot from the top of the arc or Mbappe's personal breakthrough, France failed to convert chances into goals. "The French attack looked threatening, but lacked the final decision." A netizen commented.
Belgium, on the other hand, relied on occasional quick counter-attacks to find breakthroughs, but were never able to continue to cause too much trouble for the French defence. 'Belgium counter-attacked very quickly, but unfortunately the last pass was always a little bit off. Another fan complained on social platforms.
In the tense matchup in the knockout rounds of the European Championship, the rivalry between France and Belgium reached its climax. The turning point of the game came in the 85th minute, when France's Muani broke the deadlock in an own goal that gave France a 1-0 lead. The pitch was boiling for a while, with the French fans cheering and Belgium devastated themselves.
Despite Belgium's late attempts to counter-attack and the team's efforts were lifted, they were unable to change the course of the game. France's defensive line was unusually solid in key moments, defusing Belgium's attacks time and time again. When the referee blew the final whistle, France managed to advance to the quarter-finals of the European Championship with a score of 1-0, while Belgium unfortunately stopped.
After the game, France will need to seriously reflect on their attacking efficiency. Although they dominated possession and shots on goal, they failed to breach the Belgian defence in normal game time. Many fans and pundits have begun to pay attention to the French team's offensive playmaking and finishing ability in key moments, believing that this is the focus they need to improve in subsequent matches.
In contrast, the Belgian team felt great regret after the defeat. They understand that in a game at such a high level, every opportunity can be decisive. Belgium captain Mertens and the rest of the squad admitted after the game that they failed to capitalise on their chances at crucial moments, continuing their bitter memories of an unfavourable historical record against France.
On social media and fan forums, discussions about the match continued. Some netizens praised the stability of the French team and the strength of the Belgian team, and also expressed regret for the performance of the Belgian team in the face of strong opponents. Some fans are concerned about the challenges France may face against Portugal in the next round, believing that Portugal's defensive ability and penalty shoot-out experience could pose a threat to France.
In addition, some football fans took to social media to discuss the performance of the French team. A netizen commented: "Two of the three goals scored by France so far have been scored by the opponent himself!" Luck is so good, in this case, the possibility of them winning the cup this time is really not small! This comment sparked a lot of discussion.
Another netizen said: "France is going to play against Portugal next, and if the game is dragged into a penalty shootout, Portugal has a better chance of winning." 'They felt Portugal's experience and performance in penalty shoot-outs could be a big threat for France.
In the comment section, football fans expressed their opinions on the luck of the French team. Some believe that while luck is part of the victory, France have also shown their calmness and teamwork in crucial moments. One netizen wrote: "Luck is important, but the French team's tacit understanding and skill on the field are also the reasons why they were able to win at crucial moments. ”
Other netizens expressed concerns about the French team's offensive efficiency. One netizen commented: "Although France have luck, their offensive efficiency really needs to be improved. If you rely on your opponent's own goal to win, your opponent will almost give them the victory. ”
Regarding the match between France and Portugal, many netizens expressed their expectations for this strong dialogue. They believe it will be a suspenseful and exciting match, with two strong teams going head-to-head. A netizen named a football fan said excitedly: "France vs. Portugal, this is a top matchup!" Looking forward to great performances from both teams. ”
The match showcased not only the fierce rivalry between France and Belgium, but also the tense and uncertain competition in the knockout stages of the European Championship.
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