France beats Poland and advances to quarterfinals – grades & individual reviews for “Les Bleus”
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France beat Poland 3-1 thanks to Giroud and Mbappe to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. The individual criticism and grades for the world champion.
France deservedly defeated Poland 3-1 in the round of 16 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. However, Poland was able to sell well against the favorite defending champions. The sheet music & individual reviews for Les Blues.
Individual criticism France against Poland
1st goal
Hugo Lloris – 7/10
Saved Zielinski’s big chance with the score at 0-0 and thus played a major role in France’s progress. Otherwise had some unclean actions in his game. Shortly before the end he saved a penalty from Lewandowski, which had to be repeated – Lloris was unable to save the second attempt.
2. Defense
Jules Kounde – 6/10
It was particularly noticeable that he played with a gold chain around his neck almost until half-time, which he then had to remove. Most of the Polish attacks came through his side, but this was also due to the fact that he had little defensive support from Ousmane Dembele.
Raphael Varane – 7/10
Prevented Poland’s opening goal with a save on the line. He also won most of his duels and impressed with his build-up game.
Dayot Upamecano – 7/10
Was always up to par and defended some good Polish chances. Good and solid performance by the FC Bayern defender.
Theo Hernandez – 7/10
Blocked one of Poland’s most dangerous goalscoring chances, avoiding going behind. Otherwise, as is so often the case, with tempo runs on the offensive.
3. Midfield
Aurelien Tchouameni – 9/10
He is the director and conductor in the French midfield. Won many important defensive tackles and organized Les Bleus’ game start.
Adrien Rabiot – 6/10
Worked tirelessly and helped to close the headquarters as much as possible. However, could not turn on the offensive game as often as usual.
Antoine Griezmann – 7/10
As an attacking midfielder, Griezmann is the link between the midfield center and the attacking team. Executed this role well, although he lost the ball too easily on a couple of occasions.
4. Storm
Ousmane Dembele – 7/10
Can hardly be separated from the ball, but too harmless in the end. Prepared the 2-0 through Kylian Mbappe with a good overview.
Kylian Mbappe – 9/10
Was pale in the first round, but then turned it up completely. Scored his World Cup goals eight and nine, each with irresistible finishes and made life hell for Polish defenders with his speed.
Olivier Giroud – 8/10
Did what national coach Didier Deschamps expected of him: fix and distribute balls – and be there in the important moments to score the goals! His dry finish made it 1-0 just before half-time, putting him past Thierry Henry as the French record scorer. Unfortunately, his fantastic side-kick goal was called back.
5. Substitute
Youssouf Fofana (66th for Tchouameni) – 6/10
Marcus Thuram (76th for Giroud) – 7/10
Kingsley Coman (76th for Dembele) – 6/10
Axel Disasi (90th for Kounde) – no rating
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