France scored in 14 seconds! But the match with Italy ended in complete disaster. Video
Georgy Ilyushchenko September 7, 2024, 00:00 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Mbappé was lost and did not save Spalletti’s team, which suddenly came to life in the Nations League.
The clash between France and Italy in the Nations League was supposed to liven up the break in international matches. And it did not disappoint: the tension rose from the very first moments.
In the 14th second, Barcola allegedly asked the question from the Zenit meme “Are you sleeping?” and woke up the Italians: he waited for a crazy mistake from Di Lorenzo, who thought too much and stupidly lost the ball, ran into the box and shot clearly under the crossbar. For a defender of the level of Napoli and the Italian national team, such “imports” are unacceptable. Well, the Italians are already used to jumping right in. Greetings from the Albanian national team.
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“Well, it happens,” the Italians thought and rushed forward. It is inexplicable how Frattesi missed the goal: he headed without the slightest resistance and hit the crossbar. Retegi also failed with his shot. And then the French immediately organized a series of attacks. Donnarumma finished off with a save after Mbappé hit the corner.
Each attack led to a dangerous moment. This could not last long and the teams paused. To be interrupted in the 30th minute by a masterpiece from Tonali and Dimarco: Sandro’s pass to Federico led to a backheel pass from the former and a perfect volley from the latter. Oh, my mamma, belissimo, grace! Goals like these should be played in an art museum.
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The goal at the start of the second half was much less beautiful. But just as important. Fofana “floated” under pressure from Retegui, and then Mateo himself crossed to Frattesi and saw a clear connection. And there he was close to scoring the third, but Maignan jumped superbly and repelled Frattesi’s high attempt from a corner. Maybe the Italians should always start 0-1? Because it inspires them so much.
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What about France? Dembélé’s runs were stopped by his opponents, Mbappé didn’t stand out too much, Olise and Griezmann didn’t have the best of matches either. The same was true of the French defence, because Raspadori also scored: Giacomo easily beat Salib and fired past Maignan from the penalty line.
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Why couldn’t they play as well at the Euros, Mr Spalletti? After all, it’s not just the absence of the disqualified Tonali.
As the match progressed, the cameras often captured Henri’s sad face sitting in the stands. His emotions are easy to understand. Yes, the French staged several interesting approaches. But they did not play for the equaliser. But the Italians can rejoice, especially since their team has rarely given up such chances in the last three years.
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