France does not take off in this Nations League. After the defeat against Denmark and the draw against Croatia, the ‘bleus’ had to react to Austriawho seemed to be able to beat the French team but not Kylian Mbappé, providential to get the final tie (1-1).
Austria: Pentz; Lainer (Lázaro, 54′), Alaba (Danso, 69′), Trauner, Wöber; Schlager, Laimer, Sabitzer, Seiwald; Arnautovic (Onisiwo, 63′), Weimann (Gregorich, 64′)
France: Crying; Pavard, Conate, Saliba, Theo Hernandez; Coman (Nkunku, 79′), Chouamen (Guendouzi, 63′), Kamara, Diaby; Griezmann (Mbappe, 63′), Benzema
Goals: 1-0, Weimann (37 ‘); 1-1, Mbappé (83 ‘)
Referee: Tasos Sidiropoulos (Greece). Amonestó a Lainer (9 ‘), Seiwald (18’), Sabitzer (89 ‘) and Danso (90’)
Spectators: 46,000 at the Ernst Happel Stadium
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The PSG striker, touched, reappeared and came to the rescue of the Gauls to avoid another embarrassment in the Nations. Reserved from the start with physical problems, the French star took to the field in the final half hour and managed to salvage an equalizer for a struggling France that trailed 1-0 thanks to Weimann’s first-half goal.
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In fact his own Mbappé had the victory in his bootsbut between goalkeeper Pentz and the crossbar they prevented Deschamps’ men from coming back, who with this result close Group 1 with two points out of possible nines and four behind leader Denmark.
Austria is ahead
The first time was unsuccessful for France. He proposed a slow and thick game against a more incisive Austria who wanted to be the protagonist. Ralf Rangnick’s side were rewarded for their play in the 37th minute when a quick play made it possible Lainer death pass for Weimannwho scored a goal.
The second half put one more gear Francethat still had to resort to Mbappé to unblock the situation. The Frenchman came onto the pitch in the 63rd minute and 20 minutes later launched a lethal counter that sealed the final 1-1 scoreline.