It became unexpectedly exciting in the final phase, but France crosses the line 2-1. Together with the Netherlands, it is at the Kop van Group D, England and Wales are still at zero points.
90+5 ‘Ball taken off the line by Bacha! Not 2-2! Unbelievable that France will let that come to that. After a high ball it is panic, keeper Peyraud-Magnin goes wrong and the ball bumps towards the goal line. But there is Bacha, the saving angel of the French.
90+2 ‘On the other hand, N’Dongala gets the back line after a beautiful action. She puts back on Malard, but she shoots the ball against her own hand.
90 ‘Suddenly the English believe in it again, substitute Michelle Agyemang even makes the 2-2! But her shot is blocked at the very last moment.
87 ‘Goal England! 2-1
There will still be a final offensive from England, which immediately has the connection goal. Keira Walsh takes out after a turned corner and thinks it is.
86 ‘Toone is unable to reduce the tension. She tries it twice, but both shots are beaches in the French defense.
80 ‘It seems that England will no longer turn this around. And then there will be even more pressure on the next game against Wednesday. If the English then lose again, then after two games it is already the end of the exercise for the title holder, assuming that France is not surprised by Wales.
76 ‘The frustration increases with the English. Substitute Toone grabbed the blunt ax and gets yellow after a big charge on Bacha.
71 ‘No, no violation that could be worth red. Williamson and Karchaoui are both patched up again.
69 ‘Now the game is standing still, after an annoying frontal collision between captains Karchaoui and Williamson. The VAR also looks back on the moment.
67 ‘We are approaching the last quarter of the game. France hardly gives anything away and even almost got 3-0. England won all six European Championship matches in 2022, but will not get a leg to the ground in Zurich tonight.
61 ‘Colleague Bonadei responds immediately and also changes three players at the same time. The entire attack is refreshed: Cascarino and the goal scorers Katoto and Baltimore make way, Clara Mateo, Melvine Malard and Kadidiatou Diani are their replacements.
54 ‘Almost 3-0 for France! After Mead’s loss of the ball, it will be switched at lightning speed again. Geyoro shoots in, Hampton saves half. But then she has the ball just before the line.
51 ‘Wiegman is not pleased with the arbitration tonight. A promising attack by the English is interrupted by referee Tess Olofsson from Sweden, to Wiegman’s anger.
Wiegman did not change during the break. Can the English take it back in their hands, just like in the initial phase of this competition?
The opening phase was for England, but after the rejected 0-1 of Alessia Russo, the match played 180 degrees. France dominated the continuation of the first half and stands for 2-0. The title holder immediately in trouble!
41 ‘The VAR has looked at it for a while, but has not found any violation. Taking care of Wiegman and England!
39 ‘Goal France! 2-0
The margin is immediately doubled by Sandy Baltimore, France strikes again in the switch. Russo thinks he can set up an attack, but is being trumped by an excellent Tackle from Maëlle Lakrar. Baltimore takes over, struggles through the English defense and the ball pops in the top corner.
36 ‘Goal France! 1-0
This does not exactly fall from the sky. England loses the ball, France sees the entire right flank open. Marie-Antoinette Katoto can then tap inside after a tight pass from Cascarino.
32 ‘Hampton must now save with the foot after a shot from the Almeida. The goal would not have counted, because Cascarino was already offside for that.
30 ‘France has now taken over control. Left back Bacha takes place free and tries it from a distance, but the shot is squatted along the way and ends in the hands of keeper Hampton.
25 ‘in the side net! France becomes dangerous for the first time via Karchaoui. The captain sees keeper Hampton too far in front of the goal and tries with a lob. Just next to it, even though it seems that the ball is in it.
21 ‘We see the images again. Mead turned out to be offside in the run -up to the goal of Russo. With one half -foot, although, but even then it’s just offside …
17 ‘No, not 0-1. The Russo goal is rejected by the VAR due to offside.
16 ‘Goal England! 0-1
And just at that time the English still take the lead. Alessio Russo scores in the rebound, after keeper Peyraud magnin saves on a shot from Hemp.
15 ‘The English storm has lay down. The French are recovered from the first shock and find their rhythm.
4 ‘Again a good chance for the English. Hemp gives for, Russo is just not possible at the ball.
2 ‘England shoots the most enthusiastic from the starting blocks. Lauren James shoots hard, but the ball passes.
1 ‘kick -off! The ball rolls in Zurich. Which of these two is at the head of group D next to the Orange? Or none of them?
This match is of course preceded by a minute of silence, for the Portuguese brothers Diogo Jota and André Silva. And it was indeed silent in Zurich.
England: Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Greenwood, Carter; James, Walsh, Stanway, Hemp; Russo, Mead.
France setup: PeyRAUD-MAGNIN; De Almeida, Lakrar, Sombath, Bacha; Karchaoui, Jean-François, Geyoro; Baltimore, Katoto, Cascarino.
It Became unexpectedly exciting in the Final Phase, But France Pulls the 2-1 Across The Line. It is at the top of Pool D Together with the Netherlands, England and Wales Are Still on Zero Points.
90+5 ‘Ball Cleared from the Line by Bacha! NOT 2-2! Unbelievable That France Allows It To Get This Far. After a High Ball, there is Panic, keeper Peyraud-Magnin Misses and the Ball Hobbles Towards The Goal Line. But there is Bacha, The Saving Angel of the French.
90+2 ‘On the Other Side, N’Dongala Reaches the Back Line After a Brilliant Action. She Passes Back to Malard, But She Clumsily Shoots The Ball Against Her Own Hand.
90 ‘Suddenly the English Believe in It Again, substitute Michelle Agyemang Almost Makes It 2-2! But Her Shot is blocked at the very last moment.
87 ‘Goal England! 2-1
There is Still a Final Offensive from England, which Immediately Gets The Connecting Goal. Keira Walsh Shoots After a Rejected Corner and Finds The Net.
86 ‘Toone does not succeed in Bringing Back the Tension. She Tries It Twice, But Both Shots Strand in The French Defense.
80 ‘It Seems That England Will Not Turn This Around Anymore. And then there will be more pressure on the next match against the Netherlands on Wednesday. If the English Lose Again, It Will Be the End of the Exercise for the Title Holder After Two Matches, Assuming That France Will Not Be Surprized By Wales.
76 ‘Frustration Increases with the English. Substitute Toone Grabbed The Blunt Ax and Gets Yellow After a Hinges Charge On Bacha.
71 ‘No, no offense that could be worth a red card. Williamson and karchaoui are both patched up again.
69 ‘Now the game is stopped, after a nasty frontal collision between captains karchaoui and williamson. The Var also looks back at the moment.
67 ‘We are approaching the last quarter of the match. France Hardly Gives Anything Away and Has Even Almost Come to 3-0. England won all Six of the European Championship matches in 2022, but not getting a foot on the ground in Zurich Tonight.
61 ‘Colleague Bonadei Imediately Responds and also Changes Three Players at the Same Time. The Entire Attack is Refreshed: Cascarino and the Goalscorers Katoto and Baltimore Make Way, Clara Mateo, Melvine Malard and Kadidiatou Diani Are Their Replacements.
54 ‘Almost 3-0 for France! After Losing the Ball from Mead, it is switched again at Lightning Speed. Geyoro Shoots in, Hampton Saves Halfway. But then she still gets the ball just in front of the line.
51 ‘Wiegman is not happy with the arbitration tonight. A Promising Attack by the English is Interrupted by referee Tess Olofsson from Sweden, to the anger of Wiegman.
Wiegman Has Not Changed Duration the Break. Can the English Take Matters Into Their Own Hands Again, Just Like In The Initial Phase Of This Match?
The Opening Phase was for England, but after the rejected 0-1 from Alessia Russo, The Match Turned 180 Degrees. France Dominated the Continuation of the First Half And is 2-0 Ahead. The Title Holder Imediately in Trouble!
41 ‘The Var has looked at it for a while, but has not found any offense. Concerns for Wiegman and England!
39 ‘Goal France! 2-0
The Margin is Immediately Doubled by Sandy Baltimore, France Strikes Again in the Transition. Russo Thinks he can launch an attack, but is outsmarted by an excellent tackle by maëlle lakrar. Baltimore Takes Over, Struggles Through the English Defense and Slams The Ball Into The Top Corner.
36 ‘Goal France! 1-0
This one does not exactly come out of nowhere. England Loses The Ball, France Sees The Entire Right Flank Open. Marie-Antoinette Katoto Can then Tap in After A Tight Cross From Cascarino.
32 ‘Hampton Now has to save with his foot after a shot from the Almeida. The Goal would not have counted, because it was Cascarino Already Offside Before That.
30 ‘France has now tasks control. Left back bacha plays himself free and tries it from a distance, but the shot is cracked along the way and ends up in the hands of keeper Hampton.
25 ‘In The Side Net! France Becomes Dangerous for the First Time via Karchaoui. The Captain Sees Keeper Hampton Standing Too Far in Front of the Goal and Tries It With A Lob. Just next to it, just though it seems for a moment that the ball is in it.
21 ‘We see the images again. Mead appeared to be offside in the run-up to Russo’s goal. With one half foot, but then it is just offside …
17 ‘No, NOT 0-1 After all. Russo’s Goal is Rejected by the Var because of offside.
16 ‘Goal England! 0-1
And just at that moment the English still take the lead. Alessio Russo Scores in The Rebound, after keeper Peyraud-Magnin Saves a Shot from Hemp.
15 ‘The English Storm has Calmed Down. The French have recovered from the first scare and are Finding Their Rhythm.
4 ‘Another Good Opportunity for the English. Hemp Crosses, Russo can’t QUITE REACH THE BALL.
2 ‘England Shoots Most Enthusiastically from the Starting Blocks. Lauren James Shoots hard, but the ball goes over.
1 ‘Kick-off! The Ball is Rolling in Zurich. Which two two will be next to orange at the top of pool d? Or neith of them?
Of course, this match is preceded by a minute of silence, for the Portuguese brothers Diogo Jota and André Silva. And it was Indeed Silent in Zurich.
England line-up: Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Greenwood, Carter; James, Walsh, Stanway, Hemp; Russo, Mead.
France line-up: PeyRAUD-MAGNIN; De Almeida, Lakrar, Sombath, Bacha; Karchaoui, Jean-François, Geyoro; Baltimore, Katoto, Cascarino.