This shock turned to the advantage of France which beat Croatia (34-32) this evening in its first match of the main round of Euro 2024. In pain, the Blues fell on Kuzmanovic, author of an XXL performance in the Croatian cages.
8:20 p.m. – End of live!
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20:15 – Time for Iceland
After Croatia, it’s time for Iceland this Saturday for the France team where the Blues will try to take a big step towards qualifying for the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
20:10 – The match summary
For its first match in this main round of Euro 2024, the France team challenged Croatia, a tough and historic opponent. In difficulty in the first minutes like against Germany on Tuesday, the Blues quickly came back to score thanks to their backs Dika Mem, Nikola Karabatic and Nedim Remili. After taking the lead, Guillaume Gille’s players never managed to truly distance themselves from the Croatians where the two teams parted back-to-back on returning to the locker room. In the second act, the Blues took the lead again and never gave up the lead despite the returns of Luka Cindric and his partners who remained “alive” thanks to Dominik Kuzmanovic. The goalkeeper simply stopped numerous French shots, 16 in total. A high-level performance for the goalkeeper but it was not enough for Nicolas Tournat who scored the last two French goals, sealing a first victory in the main round of the European Championship. Next meeting, the France team will challenge Iceland to take a big step towards the semi-finals.
20:05 – The Blues, alone in the lead
After the draw between Austria and Hungary (28-28) earlier in the afternoon, the French team took the lead ahead of the Austrians after its victory over Croatia. Here is the ranking:
- France: 4 points
- Austria: 3 points
- Hungary: 2 points
- Croatia: 1 point
- Germany: 0 points
- Iceland: 0 points
20:00 – Nikola Karabtic in history
By scoring five goals against Croatia, Nikola Karabatic became the top scorer in the history of the European Championship. The French rear passes the Icelandic Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson.
19:55 – Tournat: “it will help us for the future”
Author of the last two French goals, Nicolas Tournat returned to the match on the microphone of BeIN Sports: “Facing the Croats, we expected a big fight. It was the case. It’s not an easy victory but it’s will help us for the future. We didn’t panic, we kept our calm. We will have to keep this state of mind.”
19:50 – Dominik Kuzmanovic XXL!
IF Dika Mem was elected man of the match, the match was marked by the performance of Dominik Kuzmanovic. Substitute at kick-off, the Croatian goalkeeper entered the game before disgusting the French players. The goalkeeper was the author of numerous saves, 16 in total.
19:45 – How hard it was!
Facing a valiant team from Croatia, the Blues struggled to win this evening in this first match of the main round of Euro 2024. While they often led during the meeting, the players of the team of France have never managed to make the difference in the score to outrun their opponents.
19:40 – Dika Mem elected man of the match
Author of six goals today, Dika Mem was elected man of the match this evening.
19:38 – France wins! (34-32)
In a hard and bitter match, the France team emerged victorious from its first match in this main round of Euro 2024. The Blues won against Croatia (34-32) this Thursday evening.
19:35 – Thank you Tournat (34-32, 59th)
Time out for Croatia with 32 seconds remaining. Found in the heart of the game by Nedim Remili, Nicolas Tournat scored a second goal in a row. The Blues lead by two goals.
19:35 – The ball wins (33-32, 59th)
Goal from Nicolas Tournat which gives the Blues a two-goal lead before Kusan scores a new goal.
19:34 – Karacic responds to Mahé (32-31, 58th)
After Kentin Mahé’s seven-meter throw, Karacic deceives Bellahcene in the middle.
19:33 – Seven-meter throw for the Blues (31-30, 57th)
After a shift to the left wing, Glavas found himself in the path of Dylan Nahi who was hampered. The Croatian gets two minutes.
19:31 – The Blues stopped (31-30, 56th)
Dominik Kuzmanovic stops another French shot. This time, it’s Dika Mem who stumbles against the doorman. In the process, Jelinic deceives Bellahcene.
19:30 – Prandi shows the muscles (31-28, 55th)
After a space created by Remili, the center-half shifts to Prandi, who has come from behind him. The left-back resists Srna’s pressure to fire into Kuzmanovic’s left corner.
19:27 – +2 for the Blues (30-28, 54th)
Nedim Remili tries a risky pass and loses the ball. The Croats restart and Kusan finds himself alone six meters away despite the return of Dylan Nahi. Samir Bellahcene can’t do anything. Time out for the Blues.
19:27 – Bellahcene solid (30-27, 53rd)
After a goal six meters from Nicolas Tournat, Samir Bellahcene stops an important shot from Karacic.
7:25 p.m. – The match is interrupted for a few seconds (29-26, 52nd)
The match was interrupted a few seconds after the two French goals where Croatian supporters threw trash on the Blues bench.
19:24 – The Blues are breathing (29-26, 53rd)
Two interceptions in a row for Dylan Nahi and Nedim Remili who go on the counterattack to score in the empty goal.
19:23 – Two exclusions (27-26, 51st)
On a pass from Luka Cindric, Veron Nacinovic is excluded for two minutes for having simulated. Dika Mem is excluded for having surrounded him.
19:21 – Kuzmanovic stops everything! (27-26, 50th)
It is unthinkable today! Dominik Kuzmanovic is disgusting the Blues! On his right wing, Yanis Lenne is pushed aside by Dika Mem before coming up against the Croatian goalkeeper.
19:19 – Srna wins everything (27-26, 50th)
Nikola Karabatic came up against Kuzmanovic who had well anticipated the trajectory of the shot from behind. In the following phase, Zvonimir Srna restarts and rushes from nine meters before taking everything and scoring.