France secured their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Belgium, courtesy of a Yan Vertonghen own goal. The match played on Monday, showcased a determined French side eager to redeem themselves after a lackluster performance in the Group Stage. Throughout the game, France had several promising moments but struggled to
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France secured their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Belgium, courtesy of a Yan Vertonghen own goal.
The match played on Monday, showcased a determined French side eager to redeem themselves after a lackluster performance in the Group Stage.
Throughout the game, France had several promising moments but struggled to convert their opportunities into goals. Midfielder Tchouameni was particularly active, with multiple attempts on goal that narrowly missed the target, reflecting the team’s persistent attacking intent.
Belgium, on the other hand, remained resilient and posed threats of their own, testing the French defense with skillful play. However, France’s backline proved formidable and managed to repel Belgium’s advances.
The pivotal moment of the match arrived in the 85th minute when Ngolo Kante’s precise pass found Kolo Muani inside the box. Muani’s shot deflected off Yan Vertonghen, wrong-footing his own goalkeeper and finding the back of the net. It was a stroke of luck that ultimately sealed France’s victory and secured their progression to the quarter-finals.
The own goal is the second scored in favour of Les Bleus who secured their first win against Austria in a similar manner.
As the 2018 World Champions look ahead, they aim to make amends for their disappointment in Euro 2016, where they lost in the final to Portugal. With their quarter-final berth secured, France will be eager to build on this win and continue their quest for European glory.
The stage is set for France to showcase their resilience and determination as they await their next opponent in the quest for Euro 2024 supremacy.
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