EURO 2024 results today, June 18: Mbappe is unlucky, France narrowly wins over Austria with a score of 1-0.

Mbappe was unlucky, France won hard against Austria with a score of 1-0 on the opening day of EURO 2024. Les Bleus’ only goal in this match came from midfielder Wober’s own goal. The French players had many opportunities in this match, but Mbappe, Thuram, Dembele and even Giroud missed them. Coach Deschamps and his team will have two more matches in this year’s EURO group stage against the Dutch and Polish teams.

Photo: Reuters.15:15

Hello readers of VOV.VN. Today we will come to the online coverage of the match of Austria vs France in Group D – EURO 2024 Finals.

 

15:18

Today, June 17 (German time), EURO 2024 enters the 4th day of competition. Today there will be 3 matches in Groups D and E. In these matches, the competition between the two teams will take place. Austria and France will get the most attention from fans when the French team is the champion candidate of this year’s EURO.

Mbappe may not be at 100% fitness when France meets Austria. (Photo: Reuters).

With a force of many stars such as Mbappe, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Coman, the French team is rated much higher than the Austrian team in the match at Düsseldorf Stadium. Many experts believe that coach Deschamps and his team are the number one candidate for the title in Germany this summer.

The players who won the 2018 World Cup and reached the final of the 2022 World Cup are still in the French national team at this time. Those factors combined with some young talents promise to create an outstanding team at this year’s EURO. Therefore, many opinions believe that a resounding victory on the opening day will be difficult to slip away from the French national team.

 

However, anything can happen before the ball rolls. In fact, France disappointed in their most recent friendly match with Canada when they were held to a 0-0 draw. Previously in March, Les Bleus also lost 0-2 to Germany.

In addition, according to French media sources, some players and staff of the French national team have shown flu symptoms in recent days. What worries French fans is that superstar Kylian Mbappe is among those believed to have been infected with the virus.

 

 

This makes the chance of Austria creating a surprise even greater. Under the guidance of coach Ralf Rangnick, Austria showed a very disciplined and equally effective style of play in the qualifying round. The ability of Austrian players to approach and not be afraid of collision will also be something the French team needs to pay attention to.

There are no big stars in the Austrian squad, especially since defender David Alaba (who plays for Real Madrid) is injured and cannot participate in this year’s tournament. However, the collective strength of versatile individuals who can play any position on the field will be the factor that helps the Austrian squad to surprise any opponent.

Some pictures before the match. (Source: Reuters).  01:15

The starting lineup of the two teams.  02:00

1′ The match begins!! Austria kicks off first.

02:06

5′ In the first minutes, the French team is increasing the pace of the match and causing many difficulties for the Austrian players.

02:09

8′ Mbappe’s familiar acceleration made a difference on the left wing, the French number 10 finished at the near corner but the ball went wide of the goal.

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Photo: Reuters.  02:13

12 ‘ For the first time in the match, the Austrian players brought the ball into the French penalty area, but goalkeeper Maignan and the French defenders successfully neutralized it.

02:21

21′ The pressure that the French team creates is getting bigger and bigger, but a goal is something that Mbappe and his teammates have not yet had.

02:29

28’ After being pressured, the French team is gradually holding the ball more, ready to attack when there is an opportunity.

02:30

Photo: Reuters.  02:35

34′ Dembele lost the ball, opening up an opportunity for Austria, but Laimer’s final handling was incorrect.

02:37

36′ Great opportunity for Austria but Baumgartner could not beat goalkeeper Maignan in the face-off.

02:40

38′ Goal!! Mbappe suddenly appeared on the right wing before passing the ball inside. The Austrian defenders did not have the necessary agility to stop it and Wober headed the ball into his own net.

02:43

The moment Wober scored an own goal. (Photo: Reuters).  02:46

The first half has 1 minute of extra time!!

02:47

The first half ended with a score of 1-0 for the French team.

03:02

Second half begins !!!!

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Photo: Reuters.  03:05

47′ Wober used a trick to nudge Griezmann’s shoulder, causing him to fall into the billboard and bleed from his face. The second half started fiercely.

03:11

54′ The French players are actively playing slowly and waiting for opportunities from fast counter-attacks.

03:13

55′ Mbappe got past centre-back Danso before breaking away and facing goalkeeper Pentz but superstar number 10 shot wide.

03:15

Mbappe’s unbelievable miss. (Photo: Reuters).  03:21

63′ Austria has been controlling the ball more in the last few minutes. However, coach Rangnick and his team have not created any clear opportunities in the second half.

03:25

67′ Thuram scored decisively in the penalty area, but the Austrian goalkeeper made an excellent save.

03:32

75 ‘ The match is still going on with unpredictable developments. The gap is still only 1 goal for the French team.

03:33

Photo: Reuters.  03:40

83′ Camavinga accelerated and passed the ball to Thuram to finish, the ball went straight to the Austrian goalkeeper.

03:44

87′ Mbappe suffered a nosebleed after a strong collision with Austria’s Danso.

03:49

9 minutes of extra time in the second half!!

03:51

Mbappe left the field with a nosebleed. (Photo: Reuters).  03:55

90+7′ Giroud had a good chance in the penalty area but he missed the shot.

03:57

Time’s up!! France beat Austria 1-0.