Kylian Mbappé’s broken nose would have almost overshadowed the France – Netherlands issue, this Friday June 21 in Leipzig (Germany). The Blues challenge the Dutch in the second match of the first round of Euro 2024 football (June 14-July 14).
84′ Towards the first 0-0 of the Euro?
21st match of this competition and perhaps the first 0-0 between the two teams.
81′ Difficult cross towards Giroud
Tchouaméni searches for his attacker via a cross to the far post. The Blues number 9 loses control and the ball returns to the Dutch.
78′ New corner for the Netherlands
77′ Kanté makes the mistake
Foul by the French midfielder on Wijnaldum 30 meters from the Maignan cages.
75′ Coman and Giroud come into play
Thuram and Dembélé leave the pitch fifteen minutes from the end of the match.
72′ Dutch changes
Wijnaldum, Veerman and Geertruida come into play in place of Schouten, Frimpong and Xavi Simons.
69′ Goal disallowed for the Netherlands
And no ! Anthony Taylor indicates that this goal was tainted by an offside position according to the central referee’s assistant referee. On this strike from Simons at the entrance to the area, it is Dumfries who hinders Maignan on the trajectory of this ball.
67′ Dembélé brings danger again
New breakthrough from the Parisian who eliminates Aké, returns to his left foot and strikes off target. The Blues are still missing a situation.
64′ Another miss from Griezmann
What an opportunity for the Blues! Thuram throws Dembélé, the ball returns to Kanté who throws Griezmann perfectly. The captain’s sequence is good but the opposing goalkeeper emerges and deflects for a corner.
62′ Tchouaméni’s head
Dembélé’s center finds a buyer. Tchouaméni takes off above his opponents and places a header that brushes against the bar!
59′ New strike from Thuram
Just in front of the Dutch area, Marcus’ son shifts into a striking position and shoots. He loses his support and his attempt is too crossed.
56′ Rabiot takes over in the area
First controlled cross from Dembélé, who finds Rabiot in the area. The Juventus player throws himself with his right foot and cannot find the target.
53′ Dangerous foul by Dembélé
The right winger pushes Simons to 30 meters. This gives a good free kick for Depay.
51′ Kanté tries from afar
Nice versatile midfield oriented control. He takes the ball and hits from afar, but his ball goes into the stands of the Red Bull Arena.
49′ Foul on Hernandez
Frimpong is behind the left piston of the Blues. The Tricolores maintain control of the ball at the start of the match.
47′ Dembélé leaves the field
Nice difference from the Parisian on Aké, but the last touch from the former Barça player is bad and goes out in six meters.
45′ Here we go again!
The French team kicked off this second half.
It’s the break !
A goalless draw between the French and Dutch at the end of this first act, where the Blues had several opportunities to open the score, but above all lacked finishing. Everything remains to play for in this meeting. The winner will go directly to the round of 16 of Euro 2024.
One minute of added time
42′ Griezmann header captured
Rabiot’s center finds the head of Griezmann, alone. His attempt lacks the power to be dangerous.
40′ Griezmann hits the wall
New French attempt on a set piece. The captain finds the wall and the Blues win a corner.
37′ Thuram gets a foul
Nice recovery from Thuram with the ball at his feet, who eliminates De Vrij and wins a good free kick in the Dutch camp.
34′ Simons does not worry Maignan
Ball recovered high by the player belonging to PSG. He tries his luck from afar and finds Maignan’s gloves.
31′ Schouten receives a yellow card
Delayed foul by the PSV Eindhoven player on Griezmann. The environment is logically informed.
28′ Thuram hits off target
Launched by Koundé, the Inter Milan striker loses time and attempts a strong shot near the post. His shot is off target!
27′ Kanté throws himself to counter
Reijnders wants to try his luck from afar, but he comes up against Kanté who is on the trajectory.
25′ Gakpo et Depay are missing
On this counter-attack, Gakpo tries to find Depay in the area for support, but his ball is poorly given and ends up outside the goal.
23′ Depay misses his free kick
The Dutch striker hits his set piece too hard and Dumfries is unable to get the ball back.
20′ Kanté very available
The midfielder has the possibility and the ability to project himself at the start of the match. A very interesting position where he shows himself to be available and clean in his missions.
18′ Corner obtained by Hernandez
16′ Maignan lies down well
Gakpo steps onto his right foot and strikes from the edge of the area. Maignan read the trajectory well and made a good save.
14′ Rabiot and Griezmann miss each other!
Thuram ideally throws Rabiot within six meters of the opposing goalkeeper, the former TFC player slips to Griezmann, but the latter is surprised and is unable to push deep. What an opportunity!
13′ Griezmann wanted
Good cross from the right aimed at the captain of the Tricolores. It’s repelled by the defense!
10′ The Blues break free
New breakthrough for the “Oranje” in the heart of the game. The French defense is vigilant and clears the danger.
8′ Depay collapses in the area
In the duel with Saliba at the penalty spot, the former OL player fell and demanded a penalty. But the referee does not flinch and the Blues recover the ball.
6′ The Blues have possession
Big session of play for the Blues who get their hands (or rather their feet) on this ball.
4′ Griezmann’s response
After a shift from Thuram towards Rabiot, Griezmann tries his luck from afar and forces the Dutch goalkeeper to save for a corner.
1′ Frimpong’s speed
What acceleration from the Dutch winger who overtakes Hernandez on a long through ball. He then tries his luck, but Maignan deflects for a corner.
1′ Let’s go to Leipzig!
The Dutch kick off this summit meeting!
9:00 p.m. Tribute to Gerhard Aigner
A minute of silence is observed in tribute to Gerhard Aigner, the former UEFA general secretary, who recently died.
8:57 p.m. Time for the Dutch anthem
8:55 p.m. The Marseillaise is sung
8:53 p.m. The actors’ exit
8:45 p.m. Focus on the match referee
English referee Anthony Taylor will be on the whistle for the group match between the French and the Dutch this Friday June 21. READ HERE.
8:35 p.m. A match within a match!
The meeting between France and the Netherlands this Friday evening will be the scene of a reunion between the two full-backs Théo Hernandez and Denzel Dumfries, whose duels during the Milan derbies are very electric. READ ON OUR SITE.
8:30 p.m. New mask for Mbappé
Yesterday, the star player revealed a blue-white-red mask during team training.
20h25. La “Superstar” Depay
The “Oranje” striker never stops talking because of his white headband that he has worn since the preparation matches. The Dutch fight for the slightest response. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS STORY.
8:15 p.m. Zidane’s mark remains in Leipzig…
18 years ago, almost to the day, the French team challenged South Korea at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. A meeting which annoyed Zinedine Zidane, frustrated with the result and his suspension. The 1998 Ballon d’Or then attacked the door of the visitors’ locker room. READ HERE.
8 p.m. Good evening everyone
Welcome to this live broadcast where you can follow the Euro 2024 poster between France and the Netherlands with live commentary. Kick-off at 9 p.m. at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.
