After two defeats in June worrying, the team of France went to get a little confidence in Portugal by winning a precious victory (1-0). It was not easy for the Blues prevail late in the game on a free kick from Valbuena.
Valbuena scored the decisive goal for the Blues (0-1, 85th)
For its comeback, the team of France wanted to reassure Portugal to nine months of Euro 2016 after two defeats against Belgium (3-4) and Albania (0-1) in June. This is done with a narrow victory (1-0)! Although the Blues have been very attractive offensively in this encounter, obviously not quite accustomed to the new system set up by Didier Deschamps.
Breaking cruciate ligament for Fekir
In this meeting, Deschamps had decided to test an unusual 4-3-1-2 with Pogba in a role almost playmaker behind Benzema Fekir-duo. Problem, the Turin did not seem comfortable in this role and finally played quite low. Suddenly, the little French attackers touched the ball and the Blues are not looked dangerous early in the game. And to make matters worse, Fekir must give way after only 14 minutes due to rupture of cruciate ligament in his right knee. A first start in unfortunate selection Lyonnais who showed great form club in recent weeks.
Strong French defensively and uninspired before
The only positive of the first period for Deschamps was the defensive strength of the team. For if the Portuguese slightly dominated in midfield, thanks to more aggression in the tackle, Fernando Santos’s men do not really worried Lloris. Not really enough to give the smile to Deschamps. On the half-hour mark, the tricolor was beginning to annoy coach on the bench, and that was the moment chosen by Matuidi to offer the first shot of the game, repelled by Patricio. Then Ronaldo forced Lloris to use on a distant free kick. The only two occasions a first quite sad period in terms of performance.
First for Martial decisive Valbuena
After the break, El Tri showed a little more inspired and quickly created two opportunities through Griezmann and Benzema, double the first period of ten minutes. But only a free kick from Rui Patricio Benzema then worried. 20 minutes from the end, while Deschamps decided to offer his first selection to Martial, whose transfer to Manchester United has done much talk this week. And it’s finally on a free kick from Valbuena came five minutes earlier, that France took a decisive advantage (0-1, 85th). . The first goal on a direct free kick Bleus since October 2007 … Enough to provide a reassuring victory
The note of the Match: 4/10
This match clearly not be remembered, except for Fekir and Martial, for different reasons. Only two shots on target in a first rather poor period and a little more lively debates after the break but only the goal Valbuena has illuminated the evening
The goal:.
– On a free kick at the entrance to the solid shaft surface Valbuena although his ball up on the right side of Rui Patricio who can scratched leather (0-1, 85th).
The NOTES players:
Maxifoot awarded a rating (out of 10) commented to each player
Man of the Match: Laurent Koscielny (7/10)
Arsenal central defender has made a flawless game. He regularly cut the Portuguese transmissions to its purpose and he did not let a ball in the aerial duels Eder
PORTUGAL .
Rui Patricio (6) : if the Blues do not really seduced offensively, Portuguese goalkeeper still had particularly work to repel the strike Matuidi in the first period. Decisive face Griezmann and vigilant on the shooting Benzema in the second half. He bows on free kick from Valbuena which he can do nothing
Vieirinha (5) . Pretty solid defensively, even if it does has not been a lot of work, but a disappointing offensive contribution. Replaced in the 60th with Cedric (unrated)
Pepe (6.5) . Entrusted to care for Benzema, the defender has very well managed teammate of Real Madrid. Always well placed to cut transmissions and regularly fallout centers
Ricardo Carvalho (not noted.): author good spurts to cut trajectories early in the game, he must quickly give way after opening the arcade on a shot involuntarily elbow Evra. Replaced in the 26th with José Fonte (4,5) , which is illustrated in a double contact … before Sissoko and on fault brings order to Valbuena.
Eliseu (6) : it made a very good game in the left lane. The side Benfica has managed the French attackers and he has made good on its centers mounted
Mario Joao (5) . He tirelessly to perform the pressing and propose solutions in the intervals. Precise in its transmissions. Replaced in the 79th by Danny (not rated)
Danilo Pereira (4,5) . In the first period, has impeded the construction of the Blues by preventing Pogba to play Benzema following up and when it clinched. A little more in trouble after the break
Adrien Silva (5) . Available in midfield and author of good passes, he organized the game his team. However, he has struggled physically in the tackle. Replaced in the 60th with Miguel Veloso (not rated)
Nani (3) . The former Manchester United winger failed to emphasize in this game. A fairly low impact offensive and too much vagueness in the last act
Eder (3) . One good deed at the hour with a shot above the goal of Lloris. Otherwise, he was beaten in the tackle by Koscielny and Varane throughout the meeting
Cristiano Ronaldo (4,5) . With Portugal, it is not as good company at Real Madrid. Then he is much annoyed and did not often made the right choices, even if it seemed to be the only one who can make differences on its acceleration and its passes. Replaced in the 67th applause by Ricardo Quaresma (not rated)
FRANCE .
Hugo Lloris (6) : rarely worried tonight, goalkeeper still had a good parade on a Ronaldo free kick and a good exit before Eder. Reassuring in its interventions
Bacary Sagna (6) . The side right from Manchester City is well into his meeting by quickly winning two games against Ronaldo . Then he showed solid defensively
Raphaël Varane (6.5) . The Real Madrid defender has perfectly anticipated races of the Portuguese attackers to achieve specific interventions
Laurent Koscielny (7) :. read the comment above
. Patrice Evra (5.5) : French defender struggling the most in the first period. The danger often came to his side on acceleration of the Portuguese attackers. Stronger after the break
Moussa Sissoko (5) . If he has sometimes imposed his physical strength in the tackle and makes a good one to two Griezmann with a dangerous action in the second period, his contribution was disappointing offensively. An ill-fitting center for Benzema on an opportunity in the first period. Replaced in the 80th by Mathieu Valbuena (unrated) , which offers the Blues win a free kick. ! Decisive
Yohan Cabaye (5) : the old Parisian, now at Crystal Palace, has spared no effort to make a good and dry raking balls in midfield. Replaced in the 46th with Morgan Schneiderlin (5.5) , which is well into his match with good accuracy in its transmissions and inspired a few passes in the intervals. Also effective recovery
Blaise Matuidi (5,5) . The only player who managed to make the differences in the first period, including a good overflow left side and the first shot of the game repelled by the keeper. Less visible offensively in the second half, where he mainly focused on his defensive duties
Paul Pogba (4) . Placed in leadership positions play at kick-off, the middle of Juventus finally played often back down low enough in his own half to touch the ball. Suddenly, the French attackers had enough support … A disappointing game of his share
Nabil Fekir (not noted.): his first start at the Blues, the Lyon striker has not even played a quarter of an hour. He had to give way after collapse on the lawn after a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee in the 14th … Replaced with Antoine Griezmann (5.5) , which brought speed and movement in the French play. It offers a magnificent opportunity after the break but lost his duel with the goalkeeper. Replaced in the 88th with Olivier Giroud (not rated)
Karim Benzema (3) . Complicated game for the attacker Real Madrid has been very little balloons to put in their mouths. And when it was served, it has not really shined including one bit dangerous shot. Replaced in the 73rd by Anthony Martial (not rated) , who celebrated his debut too and has not had the opportunity to develop.
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The purpose of Valbuena (after any pub)
Breaking cruciate ligament in his right knee for Fekir …
First selection for Martial in A
Match Benzema face difficult for Pepe
Pogba Ronaldo did not shine in this game
TECHNICAL
Friendly
Portugal France 0-1 (0-0)
Stadium José Alvalade (Lisbon)
Referee: Danny Makkelie
Purpose: Valbuena (85th) for France
Warnings. Danilo Pereira ( 70e) for Portugal – Evra (21st) for France
. Portugal: Rui Patricio – Vieirinha (Cedric, 60th), Pepe, Carvalho (cast iron, 26th), Eliseu – Joao Mario (Danny, 80th ), Danilo Pereira, Adrien Silva (Veloso, 60th.) – Nani, Eder, Ronaldo (cap) (Quaresma, 67th). Coach: Fernando Santos
France. Lloris (. Cap) – Sagna, Varane, Koscielny, Evra – Sissoko (Valbuena, 80th), Cabaye (Schneiderlin, 46th), Matuidi – Pogba – Fekir (Griezmann, 14th and Giroud, 88th), Benzema (Martial, 73rd). Coach Didier Deschamps
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