Final result: Austria-France 0-1
AUSTRIA (edited by Matteo Trevisi)
Pentz 6 – In his 7th appearance for the national team, he started the European Championship. He thrives on the close range shot but can do nothing about his defender’s deflection.
Posch 5.5 – Mbappe and Theo on that side are difficult to stop even for one of Bologna’s great protagonists.
Danso 6 – The best in the backlog department. He manages to contain the French attackers as best he can and only once loses the speed duel with Mbappé.
Wober 4.5 – Struggles when targeted by French players. He completes the disaster with the own goal that allows France to break the deadlock. From 59′ Trauner 6 – He comes in instead of the worst player on the pitch and tries to restore order in the Austrian rearguard.
Mwene 5.5 – On his side Dembelé seems to be in the evening and the Austrian full-back is unable to stop him, except in a foul way. Since ’88 Prass sv.
Seiwald 5.5 – He can’t block the defence.
Grillitsch 5.5 – He struggles against the French midfield and often misses basic supports. From 59′ Wimmer 5 – He enters very badly and misses all the balls that gravitate between his feet.
Laimer 5.5 – Deployed in the three behind the strikers, he makes too many choices, such as when he wastes a good counterattack, giving the ball to Maignan. From 91′ Schmid sv.
Sabitzer 6 – Proves once again that he is the most talented footballer of his national team. He invents the bank that he puts in front of the goalkeeper Baumgartner. In the second half he lacked energy and struggled to make an impact.
Baumgartner 6.5 – The most active among his. With his speed he creates more than a few problems for the French defense. The greatest opportunity also falls at his feet but Maignan denies him the joy of scoring.
Gregoritsch 6 – He varies on the offensive front and produces the best things when he moves down the flanks. From her feet comes the cross that could have led to the Austrian advantage. From 59′ Arnautovic 6 – Try to give more vigor to the Austrian attack.
Ralph Ragnick 6 – His Austria tries in every way but has to surrender, due to an unfortunate own goal, to one of the already strong national teams of this European Championship. The red and whites must immediately raise their heads if they still want to hope to qualify for the round of 16.
FRANCE (edited by Matteo Trevisi)
Maignan 6.5 – Austria knocks a few times but there is also its seal on France’s victory. Miraculous save that says no to Baumgartner.
Koundé 6 – Deployed as a right back, he has the task of remaining blocked together with the two central defenders. Verification passed.
Upamecano 6 – He keeps a good guard when Austria attacks from his side and raises the wall.
Saliba 6 – Be careful when closing, less when you have to set things up. He gave two bloody balls to the Austrians which could have cost them dearly.
T. Hernandez 6.5 – Attentive in the defensive phase but always releases his best when in possession. When he starts the scooter no one can keep up with him
Kante 7 – After two years in the national team, he returns as a starter and confirms his extraordinary qualities. He runs behind his opponents from the first to the last minute and limits their plays.
Rabiot 6.5 – Always useful when the ball needs to be recovered. His thefts in the middle of the pitch lead to at least 3 potentially dangerous counterattacks. From 71′ Camavinga 6 – Useful in both phases. He throws himself forward when he finds space and is decisive in closing in the final minutes.
Dembele 6.5 – In the first few minutes he struggles to get into the game, then he lights up and drives anyone who tries to stop him crazy. From 71′ Kolo Muani 6 – In the open field he unleashes his speed and in injury time he puts Giroud in front of the goal who does not discard. the present
Griezmann 6.5 – When he touches the ball he always invents something dangerous. Brushes an assist that Mbappé doesn’t convert into a goal. From 90′ Fofana sv.
Thuram 5.5 – First in the shade for the Inter fan. Deployed as first striker he never manages to find the right position and his teammates struggle to free him. In the second half he tries to light up without, however, leaving a mark on the match.
Mbappé 6.5 – Even when he doesn’t score he always has a hand. At the end of the first half, he takes out half of the opposing defense and puts the ball in which is deflected into the goal by Wober. In the second half the goal that could have closed the match was devoured. From 90′ Giroud sv.
Didier Deschamps 6 – He has a perfect car in his hands that should outclass any opponent. His team, on the other hand, waste a lot and manage to secure victory only thanks to an own goal. To take home the European Championship, much more is needed than what we saw tonight.
