The Blues Will Fight Part 1
Beaten 2-0 by Ukraine in Kiev, France away from Brazil. It will take a miracle at the Stade de France on Tuesday to reverse the trend.
The road to the World Cup is long. It is also rude. Rude as a duel with a Ukrainian. The Blues have learned tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev. Tickets for Brazil are expensive and you have to put off for the win. Positioned 4-2-3-1, team France was initially thought not to make mistakes and not lose the ball stupidly. Ukraine has applied the same pattern, with a little more heart. Except that after the first half an hour under the sign of the fight, this is the band that Yarmolenko was able to release the first. More aggressive, often at the edge of the fault, she did spend a few shivers down the spines of French. First, by uncrossed Edmar on center Rotan (29th ), and then a shot of Konoplianka countered by Debuchy ( 32 ) head and finally a nice collective movement initiated by Yarmolenko and Edmar for a country of strikes again Konoplianka ( 39th ). Three hot moments in the French defense was generally well into shock. The behavior of our side against the Ukrainian wingers feared? Evra and Debuchy, they are sometimes passed, quickly showed that they were not the partridge of the year.
And France in? Too soft head Giroud (6th ) was the first shot on target. Only the first period. The Blues have had a real opportunity to overflow Ribery and center a bit too recessed for Giroud who had passed his defense (16th). If the French organization showed its strength, offensive entertainment was worth it. Samir Nasri, far from being ridiculous, tried to run away from his attackers, without success. Faced with a lack of movement magnitude, cross-calls or just an agreement, the quartet seemed to be very dull, condemned to endure the physical impact tenfold their advocates. 0-0 at half time and the sensation of spinning to the same score at the end of the meeting. Unfortunately for the Blues, this feeling will not last long. After the break, while the French seemed in better collective provisions, ringworm Zozulya had concluded a nice movement initiated by three Stepanenko and Edmar (1-0, 61 ).
A goal that had the merit to unleash the meeting. Especially for the Ukrainians, who released a weight, found the extra strength to continue to harass the Blues. They offered a new opportunity in the next minute, with Konoplianka who amused himself in the front surface to center ( 62 ). Although obliged to respond, Didier Deschamps launched strangely Moussa Sissoko instead of Loc Rmy. A choice that would be more justified with a favorable score for the Blues. The latter still managed to get some interesting situations. Especially Nasri, who served by Giroud, sent his shot into the gloves of Pyatov ( 68th ). Ten minutes later, it's Ribery, who finally pulled the goal, but saw his shot slightly diverted, be stopped by Pyatov also. Benzema then entered instead of Giroud but the Ukrainians kept the same tempo. Worse, they would crack Koscielny, yet master of his nerves for more than 80 minutes. Zozulya Trickster won a penalty that was in charge of transforming Yarmolenko ( 83).
French side, nerves gradually let loose, worn surely a match made ‚¬€‚¬€very difficult by the continuing aggression of Ukrainians. Koscielny, he decided to ruin it by going to stick a slap Kucher, which earned him a deserved red card. At 0-2, France tried to score the goal that would change everything, but it is still their opponents which allowed the luxury of harvesting on March 1 against 1, which would have ensured their qualification for the World Cup. A qualification that now seems far to the tricolor selection. Unless a miracle Tuesday at the Stade de France.
Man of the Match: Roman Zozulya (8): you do not know this player? Well, certainly, that he made himself a name. True ringworm, center forward gave a duel against the French defenders Dante, fighting for every ball, from coal to counter the adverse raises and put pressure on his vis--vis. Rewarded for all his efforts with a goal, well served by Edmar. Completely uninhibited after this, it was he who forced Koscielny to commit the irreparable, getting a penalty probably decisive in the race to the World. Replaced by Seleznyov ( 86th ).
Ukraine:
- Pyatov (6): the top of its 29 years, the doorman of Shakhtar Donetsk is not a first come. So, faced with the pressure that could be a barrier to go home, the last bastion did not falter, leaving the decisions need timely, as this beautiful parade before Nasri ( 68th ).
- Fedetski (6.5): good game from the right side. Having to deal with the presence of Franck Ribery facing him, the defender has not fallen far from it, solid in his lane. Better, he did not hesitate to take his wing to bring on the offensive side, centering and even trying his luck.
- Khacheridi (5.5): pillar of Dynamo Kiev central defender gradually becomes a full member of the selection. He proved in any case this Friday night he had in any way usurped his place, leaving no space for Olivier Giroud, he has overall control.
- Kucher (5.5): in tune with his partner of the central hinge, the defender delivered a beautifully crafted game. Beefy in duels rather precise in his reminders, and interesting in the air, it proved strong enough to prevent the Blues to break.
- Shevchuk (6): 34 year old left-back will probably no other chance to play in a World Cup. So the side gave everything, probably not regret anything. And if the weight of years to prevent its passage in abundance, it was a rock solid defensively, and that's the main thing.
- Rotan (6.5): very good throughout the game, the captain was able to take responsibility and justify his cuff. Valuable, he informed his team the game with gusto, with some perfectly controlled openings, and passes forward well felt that undermined the French block.
- Stepanenko (5) tenured to the surprise instead of Anatoliy Tymoshchuk yet tipped to be in the starting lineup, the midfielder gave a correct copy, nothing more. Far to shine as some of his teammates, he was satisfied with the work of the shadows, carrying out its obscure tasks. Nevertheless involved in the goal for his team.
- Konoplianka (7 ): The midfielder is the latest news, tracked by the Paris Saint -Germain, and this is probably not for nothing. In any case, the elegant winger justified all the hopes placed in him, confirming its beautiful arrangements by offering dangerous strikes against the French defense, he was able to bully with his technique over the average.
- Edmar (6) Brazilian by birth, who was naturalized Ukrainian was his game. It was he who, in a clever and bright deviation has orbited the center forward Zozulya, allowing him to score. Big downside however, the propensity to commit big mistakes, which could earn him money. Replaced by Bezus (76th ).
- Yarmolenko (6.5): it was targeted as THE biggest danger Ukrainian side, who is readily compared to Andriy Shevchenko in the country. And if he did not score, the great hope has fully mastered his meeting, doing good to his team in the capacity of his left foot distillation of good balls, combining perfectly with its partners.
The road to the World Cup is long. It is also rude. Rude as a duel with a Ukrainian. The Blues have learned tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev. Tickets for Brazil are expensive and you have to put off for the win. Positioned 4-2-3-1, team France was initially thought not to make mistakes and not lose the ball stupidly. Ukraine has applied the same pattern, with a little more heart. Except that after the first half an hour under the sign of the fight, this is the band that Yarmolenko was able to release the first. More aggressive, often at the edge of the fault, she did spend a few shivers down the spines of French. First, by uncrossed Edmar on center Rotan (29th ), and then a shot of Konoplianka countered by Debuchy ( 32 ) head and finally a nice collective movement initiated by Yarmolenko and Edmar for a country of strikes again Konoplianka ( 39th ). Three hot moments in the French defense was generally well into shock. The behavior of our side against the Ukrainian wingers feared? Evra and Debuchy, they are sometimes passed, quickly showed that they were not the partridge of the year.
And France in? Too soft head Giroud (6th ) was the first shot on target. Only the first period. The Blues have had a real opportunity to overflow Ribery and center a bit too recessed for Giroud who had passed his defense (16th). If the French organization showed its strength, offensive entertainment was worth it. Samir Nasri, far from being ridiculous, tried to run away from his attackers, without success. Faced with a lack of movement magnitude, cross-calls or just an agreement, the quartet seemed to be very dull, condemned to endure the physical impact tenfold their advocates. 0-0 at half time and the sensation of spinning to the same score at the end of the meeting. Unfortunately for the Blues, this feeling will not last long. After the break, while the French seemed in better collective provisions, ringworm Zozulya had concluded a nice movement initiated by three Stepanenko and Edmar (1-0, 61 ).
A goal that had the merit to unleash the meeting. Especially for the Ukrainians, who released a weight, found the extra strength to continue to harass the Blues. They offered a new opportunity in the next minute, with Konoplianka who amused himself in the front surface to center ( 62 ). Although obliged to respond, Didier Deschamps launched strangely Moussa Sissoko instead of Loc Rmy. A choice that would be more justified with a favorable score for the Blues. The latter still managed to get some interesting situations. Especially Nasri, who served by Giroud, sent his shot into the gloves of Pyatov ( 68th ). Ten minutes later, it's Ribery, who finally pulled the goal, but saw his shot slightly diverted, be stopped by Pyatov also. Benzema then entered instead of Giroud but the Ukrainians kept the same tempo. Worse, they would crack Koscielny, yet master of his nerves for more than 80 minutes. Zozulya Trickster won a penalty that was in charge of transforming Yarmolenko ( 83).
French side, nerves gradually let loose, worn surely a match made ‚¬€‚¬€very difficult by the continuing aggression of Ukrainians. Koscielny, he decided to ruin it by going to stick a slap Kucher, which earned him a deserved red card. At 0-2, France tried to score the goal that would change everything, but it is still their opponents which allowed the luxury of harvesting on March 1 against 1, which would have ensured their qualification for the World Cup. A qualification that now seems far to the tricolor selection. Unless a miracle Tuesday at the Stade de France.
Man of the Match: Roman Zozulya (8): you do not know this player? Well, certainly, that he made himself a name. True ringworm, center forward gave a duel against the French defenders Dante, fighting for every ball, from coal to counter the adverse raises and put pressure on his vis--vis. Rewarded for all his efforts with a goal, well served by Edmar. Completely uninhibited after this, it was he who forced Koscielny to commit the irreparable, getting a penalty probably decisive in the race to the World. Replaced by Seleznyov ( 86th ).
Ukraine:
- Pyatov (6): the top of its 29 years, the doorman of Shakhtar Donetsk is not a first come. So, faced with the pressure that could be a barrier to go home, the last bastion did not falter, leaving the decisions need timely, as this beautiful parade before Nasri ( 68th ).
- Fedetski (6.5): good game from the right side. Having to deal with the presence of Franck Ribery facing him, the defender has not fallen far from it, solid in his lane. Better, he did not hesitate to take his wing to bring on the offensive side, centering and even trying his luck.
- Khacheridi (5.5): pillar of Dynamo Kiev central defender gradually becomes a full member of the selection. He proved in any case this Friday night he had in any way usurped his place, leaving no space for Olivier Giroud, he has overall control.
- Kucher (5.5): in tune with his partner of the central hinge, the defender delivered a beautifully crafted game. Beefy in duels rather precise in his reminders, and interesting in the air, it proved strong enough to prevent the Blues to break.
- Shevchuk (6): 34 year old left-back will probably no other chance to play in a World Cup. So the side gave everything, probably not regret anything. And if the weight of years to prevent its passage in abundance, it was a rock solid defensively, and that's the main thing.
- Rotan (6.5): very good throughout the game, the captain was able to take responsibility and justify his cuff. Valuable, he informed his team the game with gusto, with some perfectly controlled openings, and passes forward well felt that undermined the French block.
- Stepanenko (5) tenured to the surprise instead of Anatoliy Tymoshchuk yet tipped to be in the starting lineup, the midfielder gave a correct copy, nothing more. Far to shine as some of his teammates, he was satisfied with the work of the shadows, carrying out its obscure tasks. Nevertheless involved in the goal for his team.
- Konoplianka (7 ): The midfielder is the latest news, tracked by the Paris Saint -Germain, and this is probably not for nothing. In any case, the elegant winger justified all the hopes placed in him, confirming its beautiful arrangements by offering dangerous strikes against the French defense, he was able to bully with his technique over the average.
- Edmar (6) Brazilian by birth, who was naturalized Ukrainian was his game. It was he who, in a clever and bright deviation has orbited the center forward Zozulya, allowing him to score. Big downside however, the propensity to commit big mistakes, which could earn him money. Replaced by Bezus (76th ).
- Yarmolenko (6.5): it was targeted as THE biggest danger Ukrainian side, who is readily compared to Andriy Shevchenko in the country. And if he did not score, the great hope has fully mastered his meeting, doing good to his team in the capacity of his left foot distillation of good balls, combining perfectly with its partners.
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