Spain 0-1 France (first half): Kolo Muani opens the scoring
NT (according to Vnexpress)•July 10, 2024 02:18
Striker Randal Kolo Muani headed in an early opener for France against Spain, in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Ruiz's cross was too late for Yamal to get in. Photo: Reuters
9' France opens the score
Mbappe received the ball on the left, crossed it with his right foot to the second post as if setting up Kolo Muani to head the ball into the Spanish net from close range. This was France's first live ball goal of the tournament. This situation was identical to Fabian Ruiz's previous chance, and it is unclear what he was thinking when he missed it.
5' Spain almost opened the score
Yamal crossed the ball from the right to the second post for Fabian Ruiz to jump high and head the ball close to the goal but it flew over the bar. Yamal has assisted three goals since the start of the tournament, including one pass for Ruiz to score.
5 France vs Spain
4' Spain started well
They are keeping more of the ball and constantly stuffing the French penalty area.
Ruiz's cross but Yamal couldn't get to it in time. Photo:Reuters
The first half begins.
France serve.
Warm-up players
Captain Kylian Mbappe will play without a mask for the first time since breaking his nose in the opening game against Austria. The mask affects his vision, but will help protect his nose from impact.
Mbappe warmed up amid boos. Photo:Reuters
Yamal will turn 17 in four days. Photo:UEFA
German audience whistled and booed Cucurella
The Allianz Stadium was packed with thousands of neutral spectators, mostly Germans, despite the hosts having been eliminated. But this fan whistled and booed every time Cucurella got the ball during the warm-up. "Germans still haven't forgotten Cucurella's handball in the quarter-finals," Spanish newspaperMarcacomment. Meanwhile, French captain Kylian Mbappe is also being booed by Spanish audiences, most likely by Barca fans.
French fans create a vibrant atmosphere at the Allianz Stadium
Players prepare to warm up
Starting lineup and average score of both teams' players
The players arrive on the field
Players on the field
Nico of Spain...
Spain releases video announcing lineup to play France
... and France's Kylian Mbappe arrive at the Allianz Stadium.
Alvaro Morata (left) and his teammates from the Spanish national team arrive at the field.
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