France won 1-0 Ireland with a great goal from defender Benjamin Pavard and remained leader of Group B in Eurocopa 2024 qualifying. After beating the Netherlands 4-0 in the first round, Didier Deschamps’ side continued on their way to victory, even if it was It was a game that required more work.
The French team, second in the world, did not go through a first phase in which they found themselves very well, in fact, at the end of the first 45 minutes the 0-0 prevailed. The difference in quality between the players on each side is beyond compare, but Ireland have been able to cope and try to level the gap.
However, after 5 minutes of starting the plugin, Benjamin Pavard he pressed high and intercepted an opponent’s foul pass. He took a second and, without hesitation, finished the goal. The ball hit the crossbar and left Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu with no chance.
The match continues and with the result in their favor, the French settle down a little more on the field, but are unable to extend their advantage.
Indeed, they suffered to the end. With a minute to go after the ninety mark, a cross fell into the box and was connected by Nathan Collins. The ball had a goal destination, but Mike Maignan it stretched beautifully and prevented stitch distribution.
In this way France, after the first two dates, has achieved the perfect score and is placed as the only leader in its group. The next step towards the Eurocup will be in June, when they will face Gibraltar and Greece for the third and fourth round respectively.
The other results of the day
Netherlands 3 – Gibraltar 0
Poland 1 – Albania 0
Moldova 0 – Czech Republic 0
Sweden 5 – Azerbaijan 0
Austria 2 – Estonia 1
Hungary 3 – Bulgaria 0
Montenegro 0 – Serbia 2
Source: Clarin
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