The France team has logically inclined to Brazil (1-3) on his lawn in a friendly at the Stade de France on Thursday evening. The Blues have never really made the weight in the game facing a disciplined and technically superior Selecao
The Brazilian Oscar against the French Sagna
“ And 1 and 2 and 3-0 … “If the Stade de France showed a lodger stranded at the start of this friendly match France – Brazil, the French supporters no longer had the same smile the coup the final whistle. Especially the three goals are on the Brazilian side with a 1-3 defeat of the Blues. The first since the quarter-finals of World Cup losing to Germany. And it makes sense.
Varane awakens the Blues
Quickly private ball, the Blues came very timidly in this encounter. However, it was Benzema who procured the best chance on a set piece, but the head of the tricolor striker was pushed back a beautiful parade by Jefferson. The Brazilians then continued to hold the ball and Mandanda had to turn to shine with a shot from Neymar. In the process, Varane advantage of the opposing weakness kick off to mark a header after a corner Valbuena (1-0, 21st).
Oscar rewards Brazil
After the opening goal, El Tri seemed more inspired, but it did not last. Far from being shot by this, the Seleção continued to run the ball and equalized before the break by Oscar, who slid the ball between the legs of Mandanda (1-1, 40th). EQ far from undeserved given the Brazilian domination in lackluster first 45 minutes. France does not show much in the game facing a disciplined Brazilian team with no real madness.
The Selecao stuns France
In the second half, Brazil retained control of the ball and offered some hot situations in front of goal Mandanda. Neymar then took advantage of a good working Willian to go beat the French goalkeeper with a shot of powerful left into the top corner (1-2, 57th). Behind the men of Didier Deschamps responded but Sissoko and Benzema spoiling two good opportunities. And while France ruled over set pieces in this meeting, Luiz Gustavo pulled away from the header from a corner (1-3, 69th) …
First to Fekir
Deschamps was then enter Fekir, close to score his first goal for his first selection on a shot from the edge of the area – and booed by the Stade de France. .. – Kondogbia, Payet and Giroud, but the Blues were unable to move a solid Brazilian defense and score no more evolved. Brazil continues its quest towards renewal with a seventh victory in seven games since the 2014 World disaster for France, it is a sacred call to order, and players Didier Deschamps will try to reassure against the . Denmark Sunday
The note of the game: 5.5 / 10
We are far from having attended a great game despite the four goals scored. Brazil does not really crazy, but it will do it with Dunga. However, the discipline of the Selecao and realism of his offensive players were enough to win against the French too timid
goals.
– On a corner kick from Valbuena, Varane wins his duel with Miranda and sends a powerful impulse in the opponent’s net, dropping the passage Evra (1-0, 21st)
– Requested by Oscar for a one-two Firmino resists return Matuidi and tightens his teammate in the box. The Chelsea player takes a strike at an end and slipped the ball between the legs of Mandanda (1-1, 40e)
– Willian resists Evra solid shaft to 25 meters and located Neymar on the left side of the surface. Only the Brazilian captain all the time to adjust Mandanda a heavy strike into the top corner (1-2, 57)
. – On a corner struck by Willian, Luiz Gustavo arrives completely unmarked and beat Mandanda with a head in the small left net (1-3, 69)
The NOTES players.
Maxifoot awarded a rating (out of 10) commented to each player
Man of the Match: Willian (7/10)
Chelsea winger has regularly made the difference with its acceleration and its transmissions. Very stirring, he catches a cold Evra before serving Neymar on the second Brazilian goal, and then drops the ball on the head of Luiz Gustavo for the third. Decisive
FRANCE
Steve Mandanda (5) : tenured in the absence of Lloris, the Marseille goalkeeper takes three goals tonight. It might have been better on the first two, but has still preserved the long French hopes by lying perfectly on attempts to Neymar, Firmino, Luiz Gustavo, Oscar, Willian. But when one is not helped by his defense …
Bacary Sagna (3) : marking Neymar, right side Manchester City Instead, the match started well by preventing the Brazilian to take his lane. But it is anticipated by the Brazilian Oscar equalizer then it is completely absent on the second Brazilian goal. Offensively, he has shown little nimble on its (very) rare mounted
Raphaël Varane (4) . His meeting had started well with the first goal of the game. But the central defender Real Madrid confirmed its current difficulties, taking a small bridge on the equalization of Oscar and Neymar from leaving his back on the goal of Barcelona.
Mamadou Sakho (3.5) : former Parisian lack of time set in Liverpool, and it shows. He struggled to get into the game by displaying a blatant lack of serenity in his ball control and interventions. It no longer shows this impression of power in duels
Patrice Evra (3) . Despite some mounted once led France 1-3, side Juventus proved discreet offensively. And defensively also face the acceleration of Willian, who masterfully catches a cold on the second Brazilian goal
Moussa Sissoko (3.5) . A match forgetting the middle of Newcastle. Physically taken by Brazilian media and unable to make a difference in midfield. He did not forget Pogba. Replaced in the 73rd with Geoffrey Kondogbia (not rated)
Morgan Schneiderlin (5) . The only of the three circles French field having put the impact in the tackle. The middle of Southampton has made several interventions in the Brazilian good feet and makes a correct copy
Blaise Matuidi (4) . The middle of the PSG n ‘ has worked hard but he did not have his usual performance. Soon this recovery, it has also never been able to project forward to help his attackers. It is physically beaten by Firmino on the equalization of Oscar. Replaced in the 84th by Olivier Giroud (not rated)
Mathieu Valbuena (4,5) . Playmaker Dinamo Moscow has proved invaluable on set pieces and corner brings order to Varane. In the game, it was more difficult to make a difference, even if its center for Benzema is marred by the French striker. Replaced in the 81st by Dimitri Payet (not rated)
Karim Benzema (4) . Evening captain, the Real Madrid striker has not had much chance to shine in this game. It has tended to go down a lot in the first period to hit a few balls. Little success, he sees his header blocked by Jefferson early in the game and then misses a big opportunity for the hour.
Antoine Griezmann (3) : unlike his recent outings with the Blues striker of Atletico Madrid has missed his match. Too technical inaccuracy in his dribbling and transmissions. Except on a strike in the second half, he did not show much. Replaced in the 74th by Nabil Fekir (not rated) , who celebrated his first cap and is not far from marking on a good shot from the edge of the surface. He also had the right to a few whistles of the Stade de France …
BRAZIL
Jefferson (7) : The Brazilian goalkeeper had a good game. A great save on a head Benzema then a stop in front of Sissoko and tap on a shot from Griezmann
Danilo (6) . Had used to see the Brazilian side play as wingers, this has not been the case this evening. Rarely in the attacking half, the defender of Porto was content to defend and he did well.
Thiago Silva (7) : the image of his recent outings with PSG, the Brazilian defender has yet made a perfect match. Very clean in its interventions, well placed and solid in the tackle, he did not leave any spaces at the traffic attackers.
Joao Miranda (5) : he lived a more complicated game than his partner in central defense. In particular it is beaten by Varane on opening the French score
Filipe Luis (6) . As Danilo, side Chelsea was mainly content to defend well. The French have rarely managed to get in his lane
Willian (7) . Read the comment above. Replaced in the 83rd by Douglas Costa (not rated)
Luiz Gustavo (6) . He choked French circles with its constant pressing and its impact in the tackle. He is rewarded with a headed goal from a corner. Replaced in the 90th by Fernandinho (not rated)
Elias (5.5) . He has participated in the dry Luiz Gustavo and merely defensive duties. A serious game
Oscar (6.5) . It was not the most prominent early in the game Brazilian, but he knew be present at the right time to equalize. Then there was the difference in technique and it delivers an assist for Luiz Gustavo. Replaced in the 86th by Souza (not rated)
Neymar (7) . Pelé may say it not replace, Neymar again confirms its importance in the Selecao. Author of his 43rd goal in 60 appearances to only 23, the FC Barcelona striker has done his technique to cause the ball and make differences on its acceleration face the French defenders.
Roberto Firmino (6) for its third selection, Hoffenheim striker has his chance while the Selecao always seeks its number 9. It serves perfectly Oscar on Brazilian equalization and he proved adroit in his powerful strikes. Replaced in the 87th by Luiz Adriano (not rated) .
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The evening started well for Varane (1-0, 21st)
Oscar equalized for Brazil (1-1, 40th):
Neymar gave the advantage to the Selecao (1-2, 57)
The joy of Neymar
The third Brazilian goal Luiz Gustavo (1-3, 69 ‘)
Benzema and Griezmann struggled to exist
TECHNICAL
Friendly
France Brazil 1-3 (1-1)
Stade de France
Referee: Rizzoli
Goals. Varane (21e) for France – Oscar (40th), Neymar (57) Luiz Gustavo (69) for Brazil
Warnings: Schneiderlin (90 + 2) for France
France: Mandanda – Sagna, Varane, Sakho, Evra – Sissoko (Kondogbia, 73).. , Schneiderlin, Matuidi (Giroud, 84th) – Valbuena (Payet, 81), Benzema (cap.), Griezmann (Fekir, 74th). Coach Didier Deschamps
Brazil. Jefferson – Danilo, Thiago Silva, Miranda, Filipe Luis – Willian (Douglas Costa, 83), Luiz Gustavo, Elias (Marcelo, 90 + 2), Oscar (Souza, 86th) – Neymar (cap), Firmino (Luiz Adriano 87 ‘).. Coach: Dunga
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