How France defeated Belgium in Euro 2024 thanks to Randal Kolo Muani’s deflected strike
Follow the live reaction to France’s 1-1-0 Euro 2024 victory, which will see them play in the next round alongside Portugal
By Luke Brown, Darren Richman, Ed Mackey, Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur
Jan. 1st, 2024 at 10 :04 11:04 pm
A tournament to be forgotten for Lukaku
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Goal that disqualified Belgium to pull out of the European Championships began with Romelu Lukaku dropped the ball in the France half. Lukaku may be feeling a little unhappy all through Euro 2024 after seeing three goals ruled out by VAR in the first two games, before his mistake resulted in Belgium’s exile from the opening Round of 16.
The record-breaking goal scorer from Belgium has an amazing skill in getting the ball into the net both for his country and club. However, it was never an option for the player from Germany.
France discovers an approach to accomplish it however, they have to perform a lot to finish
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It was unlikely that this game would be decided with the power of a single flash instead it was the luck of the draw. A deflected and uninspiring shot from Jan Vertonghen’s knee was appropriate for a game that is so poor in terms of performance. They will take on Portugal against Slovenia prior to a game against one of Germany or Spain should they prevail.
Didier Deschamps’ team is likely to be much more successful than if the manager is hoping to be the very first person to win at both Euros and the World Cup as a player and coach.
Large dogs fight
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Other than Germany as well as Spain Most of best gamers have been having a tough finding their rhythm prior to Euro 2024.
It’s not known the reason for this, whether it’s due to hectic national seasons or the weight of expectations is difficult to establish, however France also Belgium two teams considered to be contenders before playing in the finals, failed to make it into the tournament due to a lack in terms of quality.
Austria as well as Romania two lesser-known teams each won their respective group and a less than stellar Georgia was able to beat Portugal and even win an elimination game in the match against Spain.
It’s fantastic that soccer hasn’t been the most predictable, but the knockout stage can go very well, and this certainly wasn’t the case.
Up next: Portugal vs Slovenia
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and France fans and players alike will be watching the next game, which will be awaited for within the next half an hour.
Sixth tie of the final 16 of the tournament, Portugal and Slovenia meet in Frankfurt.
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Who has France played during the quarterfinals?
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Here’s the quarter-final lineup we have before Euro 2024 after that narrow victory for France.
Friday 5 July
- Spain vs Germany
- Portugal/Slovenia vs France
Saturday June 6
- England vs Switzerland
- Romania/Netherlands vs Austria/Turkey
The Jules Kounde is the Player of the Match. Kounde
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I am deeply sad for the player who was made to select among the Players in the Match during that match.
But, it’s Jules Kounde who has received the official UEFA award. He deserves credit for his performance. was a great performer during the match.
After being smashed down numerous times in the initial stage by Doku his game performance was dramatically improved and was regarded as France’s most powerful threat in an offensive. The five chances he generated were his best in the match and he also had 3 tackles.
The second event is taking place at the moment in Belgium by
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There’s a lot of discussion about the “Golden Generations’ in soccer but I think that it is safe to say that Belgian football’s golden era has experienced a few, but has been gone.
The second big event in a row they’ve fallen out of after being eliminated in the initial round of the 2022’s World Cup.
There’s still a lot of the best players on the team, however the best players aren’t growing older, and it’s hard to think of them competing prizes at the European and international stage for a long time, particularly considering the level of talent within other clubs.
France likes the idea of the idea of a European Championship own goal
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It’s not uncommon to see France benefit from their own goals during the European Championship.
In reality they’ve been able get more benefit from these tournaments than any other team in the history of competitions (5).
- France 5
- Spain – 4
- Netherlands 3
The six World Cup own goals they have scored is a record-breaking record for the World Cup!
Extremely tough for Vertonghen
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The sad thing is that Vertonghen was forced to (presumably) be one of the players in that. Intelligent defender always calm, gorgeous left-foot. Excellent in the high-speed line, and then was able to adapt well to the slower pace.
I truly loved watching him throughout his life.
A heartbreak to Vertonghen in the wake of his fifteenth performance
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2 yellow card as well as an own goal were the fruit of Vertonghen’s efforts during his 157th match for his nation.
At 37, it’s difficult to imagine he’ll remain in the arena for long.
Football is an obscene love. Except if you’re French.
France are in into the semi-finals!
FC France 1-1-0 Belgium
That’s it!
It’s not a classic however France will make it to the quarter-finals despite having to pay the price of their neighbours Belgium because of Vertonghen’s late goal for his team.
Mangala is booked until time expires
90+3′ France 1-0 Belgium
Belgium is working to get France into the position of pressure but the additional three minutes don’t suffice in their favor.
Kolo Muani has let go of the pressure by letting the ball pass over Mangala before getting a penalty as well as a yellow card in the face of Mangala Mangala, Mangala, the Belgium replacement.
This is the situation…
France fans eagerly anticipating for the semifinals…
90+1′ France 1-0 Belgium
First time ever, La Marseillaise is sung loud, clear and loud. The two Ultra fan-clubs Les Irresistibles and Les Baroudeurs du Sport are in total in agreement on the Belgium goal and are soon making plans for the next time they travel to Hamburg. Hamburg ….
A well-deserved win for France but it was an opportunity
90′ France 1-0 Belgium
It was a tension-filled shot. Kolo Muani missed his shot, and it took an enormous deflection. France seems to not care.
They’re allowed to keep playing. They’ve played well defensively and created opportunities however, they’re unable to locate their polished, finished boot. The classic practical, functional, and tough Deschamps is truly.
Belgium has two offensive modifications
“88′ France 1-0 Belgium
In the blink of an eye, the place for Belgium at this time lies on the tip of an edge.
They’ve responded to defeat of this goal by making two modifications. Dodi Lukebakio as well as Charles de Ketelaere are substituted for Carrasco and Castagne.
