CROATIA – FRANCE FOOT. After a defeat on the first day against Denmark, France conceded a draw on Monday June 6 against Croatia (1-1).
23:00 – The summary of the match
France concedes a draw and is not reassured. After the home defeat against Denmark on Friday, the Blues took only one point in Croatian land. In a first act mainly dominated by the Blues, they did not find the net except on this subtle dive from Christopher Nkunku. Unfortunately for the former Parisian, the flag of the assistant to the Italian referee of the meeting was raised to signal an offside position. Shortly after, Christopher Nkunku turns into a passer to launch Moussa Diaby in depth but the Leverkusen winger stumbles on the Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic who intervenes a few seconds later on an attempt by Aurélien Tchouaméni author of a first period high-flying thus justifying the choice of Didier Deschamps to establish him again this Monday evening. But the solution quickly came in the second half for the Blues thanks to Adrien Rabiot who perfectly concluded a ball given in depth by Wissam Ben Yedder (52nd) shy until then. The former Parisian scores his second goal in blue and then seems to give a success to the solid Tricolores defensively. But in the 83rd minute after a foul by Jonathan Clauss, who had just come into play, in his penalty area on Kramaric, the referee designated the penalty spot. It is the Hoffenheim striker himself who will be responsible for deceiving Mike Maignan and putting the two teams back up. The last ten minutes of the game were very eventful and Croatia and France had chances to take the lead. Finally, neither of the two formations will score the third goal and the Blues still let points escape in this League of Nations.
22:48 – “Too bad we give them a goal”, regrets Deschamps
Didier Deschamps gave his first feelings at the end of this Croatia – France. The former OM coach has mixed feelings: “We did good things taking into account the changes. We could have put the second but it’s a shame that we give them a goal. It’s consistent this what we did but the result does not satisfy me fully but it allows me to give playing time to certain players and even if it is a competitive match, it is above all preparation for what awaits us at the end of the year.”
22:43 – The Blues are third
At the end of this Croatia – France, the Blues will remain third regardless of the score between Austria and Denmark, which fell behind after a technical incident. With one point, they are tied with their evening opponents but start this League of Nations badly.
22:38 – It’s over, France concedes a draw
It’s over in Split for this Croatia – France. The two teams leave on a draw but the Blues could have regrets because they were caught in the score in the last minutes of the meeting.
22:33 – Four more minutes
Four minutes of additional time will be played in this Croatia – France. There is a goal everywhere in this match which is getting carried away.
22:31 – What an opportunity for Griezmann
After a huge mistake by the Croatian rearguard, Antoine Griezmann eliminates the opposing goalkeeper but is too centered and does not manage to straighten the course of the ball enough to score the second French goal in this Croatia – France.
22:29 – Superb stop by Maignan
After a breakthrough from Orsic, the Croatian takes his chance by trying to aim for the first post of Maignan but the Milan goalkeeper is vigilant and makes a good save.
22:28 – Five minutes left
There are only five minutes left in the regular time of this Croatia – France and the two teams are tied in this second day of League A of the League of Nations.
22:27 – Kimpembe warned
Marco Guida gives a yellow card to Presnel Kimpembe after a tackle which is not controlled at all.
22:26 – Kramaric transforms
Andrej Kramaric converts his penalty and allows the Croats to come back up to the Blues in this Croatia – France.
22:24 – Penalty for Croatia
The VAR has decided. There is no offside position and Jonathan Clauss is guilty of a foul on Kramaric. The Croats will have the equalizer ball in this Croatia – France.
22:23 – An offside position saves the Blues
Big scare for the Blues in this Croatia – France. A penalty is signaled but the assistant referee had raised his flag to signal an offside position. The video will analyze the situation which is very limited.
22:21 – New changes
More changes in this Croatia – France with the exit of Kovacic who is replaced by Sucic and Luka Modric leaves, replaced by Vlasic. On the side of the Blues, Moussa Diaby gives way to Lensois Jonathan Clauss.
22:19 – Livakovic wins ahead of Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann is offset by Nkunku but the center forward of the Blues falls on a decisive Livakovic who in two stages captures the ball and relieves his teammates.
22:16 – Less than 20 minutes left
There are now less than 20 minutes left in this Croatia – France and the Blues are still leading in the score thanks to a fine goal from Adrien Rabiot scored after returning from the locker room.
22:13 – Modric’s strike forces Maignan to stop
After a superb number from Luka Modric which sent Rabiot into the ropes, the Madrid midfielder shot with his left foot but Mike Maignan was well placed and fended off the shot from the Croatian midfielder with both hands.
22:12 – New change for Dalic
The Croatian coach is making a new change in this Croatia – France with the entry into play of Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramaric in place of Ante Budimir.
22:09 – Benzema, Konaté and Coman warm up
Didier Deschamps sent substitutes for the warm-up for this Croatia – France. Karim Benzema, Kingsley Coman and Ibrahima Konaté started their warm-up on the edge of the pitch.
22:06 – Kamara already put to work
Former OM player Boubacar Kamara is already involved in this Croatia – France for his first minutes with the A team of Les Bleus. The neo Villan wins ahead of Budimir.
22:04 – Griezmann and Kamara return
There are changes in this Croatia – France with two changes on both sides. Boubacar Kamara enters the place of Aurélien Tchouaméni and therefore honors his first selection. Antoine Griezmann replaces Ben Yedder. On the Croatian side, Brekalo and Majer leave and are replaced by Pasalic and Orsic.
22:02 – The Blues suffer a little more
Since the opening of the score of the players of Didier Deschamps in this Croatia – France, the Blues suffer a little more in this meeting. The Croats push to snatch the equalizer.
22:01 – Kimpembe wins again
The PSG defender won again in his penalty area after a cross from Barisic on the left side. The captain of the Blues is well placed to repel the danger of the head.
21:59 – Croats struggle to be dangerous
Since the start of this Croatia – France, the locals have struggled enormously to worry Mike Maignan who is having a quiet evening for the moment. The French rearguard is solid and perfectly muzzles Budimir, Brekalo and Majer.