Internationals November (Nations League / Euro 2021 play-offs / Friendlies)

[Deery]

I love how it should be 1-0 because Ronaldo was close but France still had BY FAR the best opportunities. It could as well be 0-3 for France.

They didn’t but did they..

Ronaldo should have scored though was a great chance

 

[ValenciasDrilledCrosses]

He has 2 in his last 3!

Header against Istanbul was lovely, other was a pen, but neither felt like a big goal to break open a game although that is entirely subjective. Really think he needs one of those, it would be even better if he does it for France as his goalscoring record with them is lacking. Just feels like he's been a centimetre or two off the pace on so many chances this season where he was so sharp and would've buried after the restart

 

[GueRed]

A world class striker would've gobbled up at least 2 of those 3 chances presented to Martial in that first half.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Really good half from France. Unlucky not to be ahead. Worked some good openings and created some good chances, which have more or less all fell to Martial.

Good to see him getting those chances but should be scoring at least two of them.

Like the balance of the France team. Seems Deschamps has gone back to the same kind of system he used in the world cup - a 442/433 hybrid.

Hopefully we get some goals in the second half.

 

[CallyRed]

No credit to the goalie for the last one then? Martial did all he could there.

Yeah was a decent save

 

[Deery]

Just me that thinks Patricio has been really good and it’s not all Martial’s fault for not scoring

 

[Canagel]

That's the frustrating thing though isn't it? He does so well with his link up play, gets the team going, but then misses both of those chances. So do you persist with him, knowing he's probably not the most clinical but will help the team flow, or do you look elsewhere because he misses too many chances?

You have to keep him on the pitch. His link up play and movement puts fear into defenders. In a 90 minute game he is bound to generate enough chances for himself and others to win the game, the positive far outweighs any negative

 

[Pogue Mahone]

You have to keep him on the pitch. His link up play and movement puts fear into defenders. In a 90 minute game he is bound to generate enough chances for himself and others to win the game, the positive far outweighs any negative

We don’t have any choice but to play him right now anyway but he certainly didn’t generate enough chances for himself or others to win our last 90 minute game.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Kante scores for France.

 

[duffer]

N'golo!

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

With all the attacking talent on display, Kante is the first to pop up with a goal. Fair play to him.

 

[Oly Francis]

Thank you little guy! Ngolo is back at a very good level for a couple of weeks, he deserves it.

 

[Peyroteo]

That's the game. 1-1 is not enough for us so now we'd need to score 2 without conceding which just isn't going to happen

 

[BootsyCollins]

So confirmed by UEFA that Romania-Norway tomorrow is canceled.
Shame for us as we had a fair chance to compete for the win in the group.

 

[Borys]

Rashford has scored 8 goals this season counting his England form.

I know how many he's scored, but missed many easy chances too.

 

[duffer]

That cross was fantastic. Pogba with a 50p head.

 

[Pow]

Kante would have scored that

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Coman off for Thuram.

 

[United58]

That cross was fantastic. Pogba with a 50p head.

The way things are going, you wouldn't pay 50p for the whole body!

 

[DomesticTadpole]

The ball just isn't going to go in at that end.

 

[acnumber9]

I know how many he's scored, but missed many easy chances too.

Scoring goals though. Which is the point.

 

[Deery]

Tactical fouls really ruin the game nowadays dribblers can’t do anything but they’re fouled

 

[carvajal]

In a hurry for the result Luis Enrique brings in our great revulsive, Alvarito Morata

 

[DomesticTadpole]

It appears Sergio Ramos had a penalty saved in their game.

 

[Pow]

werner 3 1

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Werner with another for Germany. 3-1.

 

[Peyroteo]

Griezmann hasn't put a foot wrong all game

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Griezmann hasn't put a foot wrong all game

He's played well.

 

[The holy trinity 68]

Ronaldo better get himself more involved in them game. I need him to have 1 more shot on target for £90!

 

[Oly Francis]

Kante is a monster tonight, looks like the player he was 2 years ago.

 

[Pow]

kante played really well so far

 

[Deery]

Kante is a monster tonight, looks like the player he was 2 years ago.

He’s been the best player on the pitch

 

[sport2793]

Bizarre that Bruno was subbed off. Well at least it ensures he's healthy for us!

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Super defender by Kimpembe.

 

[Pow]

Great defending kimpembe

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Kante has been booked.

 

[Pow]

Nonsense by the ref great tackle

 

[Foxbatt]

How is Victor doing in the game against Croatia?

 

[carvajal]

Ramos missed 2 penalties!, after 25 consecutive goals

 

[Foxbatt]

Shaqiri is still playing? I thought he has retired? How is he doing?