Last Monday, the French football team beat Ireland in their second game for the Euro 2024 Qualifiers. Even playing away from home, at the Aviva Stadium, France managed to impose itself and emerged victorious by 1-0. , the team reached six points and remained in first place in group D, despite having a game more than second place, Greece, which has three points.
France’s next commitment in the Euro Qualifiers
France’s next match for the Euro 2024 qualifiers will be against Gibraltar, on April 16, at 3:45 pm (Brasília time), also away from home. Coach Didier Deschamps’ men need the victory to continue leading the group and get even closer to the place for the European competition.
Ireland’s position in the Euro Qualifiers
On the other hand, the Irish team has not yet managed to score in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers and occupies the fourth position in the group, ahead of Gibraltar. The team’s next match will be against Greece, on the same day and time as the France match, also away from home.
The game
During the match, France had greater possession of the ball, but found it difficult to reach the opposing goal. Early in the game, striker Kolo Muani almost scored, but Ireland’s defense managed to clear it. A short time later, it was Mbappé’s turn to try, but he ended up being stopped.
The French team even created some opportunities with crosses for Griezmann, but the player failed to convert into a goal. It was only at the beginning of the second half that France managed to open the scoring, with a beautiful shot from Pavard in the angle.
Even with the advantage on the scoreboard, France failed to extend the scoring and Ireland tried to seek a tie, but goalkeeper Maignan made good saves, ensuring the French victory by 1-0.
Conclusion
With an important victory away from home, France maintains the leadership of group D of the Euro 2024 Qualifiers and is getting closer and closer to the vacancy for the competition. The Irish team, on the other hand, needs a quick recovery to be able to score and dream of qualifying.