“France – Israel: the Blues qualified after a sad encounter, the summary of the match”
Despite a draw conceded against Israel (0-0) and a few incidents in the stands, France qualified for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations. Discover the summary ; of the match.
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For this match against Israel played in a particular context, the French team knew that it only needed a draw to qualify for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations. In accounting terms, the objective was achieved since this draw (0-0), coupled with Belgium's defeat against Italy at the same time (0-1), gives the Blues a ticket to the rest of the competition. But Didier Deschamps will certainly not be satisfied with the performance of his players in this very particular atmosphere of a Stade de France at barely filled (about 20,000 people present). We expected better from the Blues for the reunion with the Stade de France, 514 days later.
In the first half, Randal Kolo Muani had a timid chance with his head (19th), as did NéGolo Kanté shortly after (21st). But given this improbable triple miss by Kolo Muani, Olise and Barcola (43rd), it was written that nothing would smile on the Blues this evening. After the break, the domination was even greater, but without the French managing to score. It took until the last 20 minutes to see the best chances. But Zaïre-Emery (76th), Thuram (90th+4) and Nkunku (90th+6) each time came up against Bayern's Israeli goalkeeper, Peretz. The essentials are assured with the qualification, but this match will not bring the Blues closer to their public as the evening was sometimes painful.
The French team will play the last match of the group stage of this League of Nations on Sunday in Milan against Italy, currently first in the group. A match that could allow the Blues to finish in first place in the event of success. It remains to be seen whether the French will want to play this match to the full, knowing that they are already qualified…
The French team is officially qualified for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations, which will be played in March 2025. Les Bleus are guaranteed to finish at least in second place in the group, with a six-point lead over Belgium with one matchday remaining in the group stage. Group standings:
It's over at the Stade de France for this Nations League match! France never managed to find the solution against Israel (0-0) despite several opportunities.
What an opportunity for the Blues! Coman is once again decisive on the left of the field and overflows well before centering back for Nkunku who arrives launched. He takes it flat with his foot but Peretz turns it away well!
After some good work on the left, Coman manages to cross to the far post and find Thuram who heads it but Peretz manages to catch the ball on his line. It lacked a bit of power.
M. Stieler awards seven minutes of added time in this second period between France and Israel, which seems logical given how much the Israelis have broken the rhythm.
The French are all in Israel's half of the field to try to snatch victory in these last minutes but for the moment nothing is happening.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000The Israeli coach makes his last two changes at once in this final game. Dor Peretz and Khalaili come on for Gloukh and Jehezkel respectively.
On the Israeli team side, Haziza comes on for Abada on the left flank of the defense. There are still ten minutes left in play in regulation time.
Didier Deschamps decides to bring on Marcus Thuram in place of Warren Zaïre-Emery at the end of the match to try to make the decision.
What an opportunity for the Blues! After a ball poorly pushed back by the Israeli defense following a cross from Coman, Zaïre-Emery inherits the ball at the penalty spot and shoots on the half-volley but Peretz turns it away with a great save! He missed a bit of power and precision perhaps in his gesture.
It is the turn of the Israeli coach Ran Ben Shimon to make changes. Seba and David replace Solomon and Turgeman respectively.
Didier Deschamps made three changes at once in this match, with twenty minutes remaining in the game. Olise, Camavinga and Barcola are replaced by Coman, Rabiot and Nkunku respectively.
Zaïre-Emery causes a gross foul by Nachmias who gets a yellow card and concedes a dangerous free kick on the left of the area.
Eduardo Camavinga tries his luck once again by curling a shot à at the entrance to the area but it's directly on Peretz. The former Rennes player tries a lot but doesn't have much success.
Les Bleus get another corner in this match. Michael Olise takes it but it is returned by the Israeli defense. Olise recovers and crosses again but Peretz catches the ball this time.
While the French are unable to take the lead in this match, Didier Deschamps sent for a few minutes several players have been warming up.
In the other match in the group, Belgium is currently trailing Italy (0-1). This means that if the score stays there in Brussels, the Blues would qualify for the quarter-finals tonight even in the event of a defeat.
For once, Camavinga tries his luck from afar by shooting straight down the middle. Peretz makes sure by deflecting it for a corner but it's a good move from the Real Madrid midfielder. On the following corner, Konatá is once again found but he doesn't hit the frame with his header.
M. Stieler doesn't flinch when Randal Kolo Muani collapses in the box after a slight contact with Shlomo. It doesn't seem like there was a foul, despite what the PSG striker says.
Jehezkel is the first Israeli player to receive a yellow card after a foul about ten meters from the Israeli penalty area. On the free kick that follows, Konate rises higher than everyone else but the ball goes over.
It's back at the Stade de France between France and Israel! There were no changes on either side for this restart.
Whether in the stands or on the pitch, this match between France and Israel is very sad for the moment. Didier Deschamps' players are not very enterprising and are not managing to worry Daniel Peretz, Bayern's Israeli goalkeeper, much. Only Kolo Muani (19th), Kanté (21st) and Barcola (43rd) worried the Israelis a little, but nothing very concrete either.
The stands at the Stade de France were not very full this Thursday evening for this match played in a very particular context. This did not prevent several incidents, according to various witnesses. There were reportedly several fights between French and Israeli supporters.
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