On July 2, Beijing time, the 1/8 finals of the European Cup knockout round were fiercely contested, and France faced Belgium. France is ranked second in the world and is considered the favourite; Belgium are third in third place and are also in contention for the title.
At the start of the game, Belgium quickly adjusted their 433 formation in an attempt to play a more flexible tactical set-up against the strong French team. Not to be outdone, however, France have made some changes in their attacking line in the hope of improving their attacking efficiency. The all-time head-to-head meetings between these two teams show that France tend to have the upper hand, which makes for a lot of anticipation for this matchup.
In the first half, France were outstanding, with a whopping 59 per cent possession keeping Belgium on the defensive. Despite France's dominance in possession, they were not as good in attack. Netizens also expressed their concerns about the inefficiency of the French team's attack on social media: "France has more possession of the ball, but fewer goals, and it seems that more creativity and efficiency are needed." Other netizens commented: "Belgium's defensive organization is good, and the key to effectively suppressing France's attack is whether they can use quick counter-attacks to create a threat." ”
In the second half, France continued to play at an efficient pace, trying to find chances to score many times. Their attacking style of play is more diverse, trying to break down the Belgian defence with wide crosses and breaks down the middle. Belgium relied on a quick counter-attacking strategy, using the speed of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne to find counter-attacking opportunities, which kept France's defence often passive.
Netizens were full of discussions about this confrontation in the game: "Although France have a high possession rate, Belgium's counter-attacking threat cannot be ignored. Another believed: "France need to be more decisive in attack, otherwise Belgium's counter-attack could be their nightmare." ”
At the critical moment of the game, in the 85th minute, the French team N'Golo Kante passed the ball, and Muani's shot was refracted by the opposing player to break the goal, giving France a 1-0 lead. The goal not only sealed the course of the game, but also allowed France to qualify for the quarter-finals of the European Championships. Belgium, on the other hand, failed to qualify for the quarter-finals of three consecutive European Championships, and their all-time record against France once again showed the difference.
Netizens were full of heated discussions and joy about the goal at this crucial moment: "Muani's goal is too crucial! The French team finally broke the deadlock! There was jubilation on social media, with fans commenting: "N'Golo Kante's pass was on point, Muani's shot was deflected but it was enough to get us through!" Another person said: "The unity and determination of the French team are moving, they deserve this victory." ”
At the same time, Belgian fans expressed regret and disappointment at the result: "The timing of the goal was so unfortunate, the Belgian defense was negligent for a while, and it was lost. Some netizens expressed their views on social platforms: "Although Belgium performed well, it was still a little lacking in the crucial moment against France. Other fans discussed: "Belgium's counter-attacking strategy has not had the desired effect, and it needs to be more decisive next time." ”
At full-time, France won 1-0 against Belgium to give them a valuable chance to qualify for the quarter-finals of the European Championships. The victory made France's supporters excited: "France are on their way to the quarter-finals and we can expect even better!" The Internet is full of expectations and wishes for the future matches of the French team: "I hope France can continue to maintain their form and win the European Cup!" At the same time, Belgian supporters silently cheered for their team: "Even though they lost, they were proud of their performance. ”
The match showed France's consistency in possession and attacking efficiency in key moments, with Belgium failing to capitalise on their chances despite their excellent performances. France continue to chase their dream of winning the European Championships, while Belgium will need to look back on the game and make adjustments and preparations for the future.
In the game, the French team showed their superb tactical coordination and individual player ability. For example, Mbappe's breakthroughs and passes in the game were extremely threatening, creating multiple scoring opportunities for the team. Olivier Giroud, for his part, showed his experience and composure in the box, successfully turning a couple of chances into goals to win key moments for France.
In contrast, Belgium's performance, while impressive, failed to fully exploit their strength against France's compact defence and quick counter-attacks. Kevin De Bruyne's individual breakthrough and Eden Hazard's organisational skills were excellent, but they looked a little helpless against France's solid defence.
Netizens have mixed opinions about the match. Some felt that the victory for the French team was exactly as expected, as they showed stronger overall strength and execution in the game. A netizen named Fan Xiao Wang said on social media: "The French team's performance tonight is so exciting! Mbappe's pace is simply inexplicable and he fully deserves this victory. "This praise for the individual performances of the players reflects the widespread recognition of the excellence of the French team in the game.
And the previous Milan football legend Dida's evaluation of Maignan is quite weighty: "Maignan is very explosive! We saw some of his saves when he played for Lille, but he didn't have much possession yet. We've done a lot of work on that, we've done a lot of work on distributing the ball, coordinating the ball, he's improved a lot and it's definitely helped him grow. ”
Dida's evaluation immediately caused a heated discussion in football circles. Some fans echoed his sentiments, believing that Maignan's improvement was evident. Netizen "Football Fan 123" posted on social media: "Dida is right, Maignan has indeed improved significantly in possession. A look at his recent performances shows that he has become more composed on the pitch and has improved significantly in his ability to pass and distribute the ball. ”
There are also some fans who have reservations about it. A netizen who describes himself as a "football lover" commented: "Maignan's progress is undeniable, but he also needs to be consistent in the face of high-pressure situations. Hopefully he can continue to improve in the future games. ”
In addition to the evaluation, some netizens also paid attention to the details of training and work mentioned by Dida. Another netizen named "Football Fan 007" wrote: "I heard that the Milan team has invested a lot in technical training, and it is really good to see Maignan's progress. ”
Overall, Milan legend Dida's evaluation of Maignan has sparked widespread discussion and repercussions. His views not only had an impact on fans and pundits, but also pointed the way for Maignan in his future career. With the passage of time and the continuation of training, Maignan is expected to improve further in terms of possession and ball distribution to bring more wins to the team.
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