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Match Information
Location
Stadium
Merkur Spielarena
Referee
Gil Manzano, Jesus
Match Summary
Summary
Match Summary
In their Euro 2024 opener, France secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Austria, thanks to an own goal by Max Wober, inadvertently set up by Kylian Mbappé's incisive wing play. Despite several missed opportunities by Mbappé and his teammates, France managed to hold off Austria, who were resilient but unable to capitalize on their chances. The match also saw Mbappé involved in a late collision, adding to the tension before the final whistle.Match Report
Match Analysis
France's performance against Austria in their Euro 2024 opening match was a testament to their tactical resilience and individual quality, despite not being at their most fluent. The French side, led by Didier Deschamps, relied heavily on their ability to exploit moments of brilliance, particularly from Kylian Mbappé, whose dynamic play on the wings was crucial, albeit the match's only goal came from an Austrian error. The game was characterized by a disciplined Austrian team that managed to contain France's attacking threats for large periods. Ralf Rangnick's side was well-organized defensively, and they employed a high pressing game which occasionally troubled the French midfield. However, France's quality was evident in their ability to create chances even under pressure. This was highlighted in the 37th minute when Mbappé's pace and agility allowed him to bypass defenders and send in a cross that led to Wober's own goal. France's tactical setup saw them using the width of the pitch effectively. Deschamps' decision to deploy Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé on the flanks provided width and stretched the Austrian defense, creating spaces in the central areas which were exploited by the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Adrien Rabiot. However, France's finishing was less than clinical, with Mbappé, in particular, missing a clear opportunity after the break that could have doubled their lead. Defensively, France was solid for most of the game, though Austria did have their moments. Christoph Baumgartner's attempt in the 36th minute could have changed the complexion of the game had it not been for a sharp save from Mike Maignan. The French defense, marshaled by Dayot Upamecano and Jules Koundé, was generally well-organized, managing to neutralize most of the Austrian threats. The midfield battle was also a key aspect of this encounter, with N'Golo Kanté's return to international football providing a significant boost. His ability to recover possession and initiate plays was vital, especially in a game that saw France not dominating possession as they might have liked. Kanté's partnership with Rabiot helped in maintaining a balance between attack and defense, allowing the team to transition smoothly. Substitutions made by both teams also had an impact on the game's dynamics. France's introduction of Randal Kolo Muani and Eduardo Camavinga added fresh legs and energy, which was crucial in maintaining the intensity of their game in the closing stages. Austria's strategic changes, including the introduction of Marko Arnautovic, were aimed at enhancing their attacking options, but France's defensive resilience held firm. The closing stages of the match saw France dealing with some nervy moments, notably after Mbappé's collision which led to him being temporarily sidelined. The incident could have potentially disrupted France's defensive organization, but they managed to hold on without conceding. Overall, while France will be relieved to have secured three points, the narrow scoreline and the nature of the goal will be areas of concern for Deschamps. The team's inability to convert chances into goals could be critical in tighter matches, and improvements would be necessary if they are to go deep into the tournament. On the other hand, Austria's performance, despite the loss, should give them confidence moving forward, having shown that they can compete against top-tier teams. Looking ahead, France's upcoming match against the Netherlands will be a significant test, and it will require a more polished performance, both offensively and defensively. The tactical battle between Deschamps and his Dutch counterpart could very well dictate the pace and nature of France's campaign in this tournament.Player Match Statistics
Player▼ | Position▼ | Goal▼ | Assist▼ | Mins▼ | Cards▼ | Shot▼ | SOT▼ | Blk▼ | WW▼ | Interc▼ | Tackl▼ | Pass▼ | PassAcc▼ | Drib▼ | DribSucc▼ | KeyPass▼ | Crs▼ | CrsAcc▼ | LngBall▼ | LngBallAcc▼ | Duel▼ | DuelWon▼ | Lost▼ | Foul▼ | Fouled▼ | Offs▼ | Saves▼ | Punches▼ | Run out▼ | Run outSucc▼ | HighClaim▼ | Rating▼ | Freekick▼ | Freekickgoal▼ | Fastbrk▼ | Fastbrkgoal▼ | Posslost ▼ | LongBall▼ | Long BallAcc ▼ |
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P Pentz | G | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 94% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 57% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 57% | |||
P Wimmer | D | 0 | 0 | 30 | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 71% | 5 | 40% | 0 | 4 | 0% | 2 | 50% | 11 | 36% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 50% |
M Gregoritsch | F | 0 | 0 | 59 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 73% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 0 | 4 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||
A Prass | M | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 57% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 2 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||
R Schmid | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 83% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 3 | 0% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||
M Sabitzer | M | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 77% | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14% | 2 | 0% | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0% | |
G Trauner | D | 0 | 0 | 31 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 94% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 3 | 67% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0% | ||
M Arnautović | F | 0 | 0 | 31 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 44% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||
S Posch | D | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 72% | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20% | 9 | 11% | 12 | 33% | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 11% | |
F Grillitsch | M | 0 | 0 | 60 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 83% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 25% | 4 | 75% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 25% | ||
K Laimer | M | 0 | 0 | 89 | Y | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 79% | 2 | 0% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 1 | 100% | 9 | 44% | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 100% |
P Mwene | D | 0 | 0 | 88 | Y | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 96% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% | 2 | 100% | 16 | 56% | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 100% | |
K Danso | D | 0 | 0 | 90 | Y | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 89% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 40% | 13 | 31% | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 40% | ||
C Baumgartner | M | 0 | 0 | 90 | Y | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 96% | 4 | 50% | 1 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 15 | 20% | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
N Seiwald | M | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 62 | 92% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50% | 9 | 89% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 50% | ||
M Wöber | D | 0 | 0 | 59 | Y | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 48 | 79% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 3 | 0% | 6 | 67% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0% |
Player▼ | Position▼ | Goal▼ | Assist▼ | Mins▼ | Cards▼ | Shot▼ | SOT▼ | Blk▼ | WW▼ | Interc▼ | Tackl▼ | Pass▼ | PassAcc▼ | Drib▼ | DribSucc▼ | KeyPass▼ | Crs▼ | CrsAcc▼ | LngBall▼ | LngBallAcc▼ | Duel▼ | DuelWon▼ | Lost▼ | Foul▼ | Fouled▼ | Offs▼ | Saves▼ | Punches▼ | Run out▼ | Run outSucc▼ | HighClaim▼ | Rating▼ | Freekick▼ | Freekickgoal▼ | Fastbrk▼ | Fastbrkgoal▼ | Posslost ▼ | LongBall▼ | Long BallAcc ▼ |
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N Kanté | M | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 53 | 87% | 3 | 33% | 2 | 1 | 0% | 6 | 33% | 11 | 45% | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 33% |
M Maignan | G | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 80% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 44% | 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 44% | ||
W Saliba | D | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 95% | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 8 | 75% | 5 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 75% | |
J Koundé | D | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 86% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 3 | 33% | 7 | 57% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 33% | |
O Giroud | F | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 67% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
K Mbappé | F | 0 | 0 | 89 | Y | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 92% | 6 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100% | 12 | 67% | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 100% | |
T Hernández | D | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 91% | 3 | 67% | 2 | 2 | 0% | 6 | 0% | 9 | 78% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0% |
E Camavinga | M | 0 | 0 | 19 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 83% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
D Upamecano | D | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 86% | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 7 | 43% | 6 | 67% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 43% | |
A Rabiot | M | 0 | 0 | 71 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 90% | 1 | 100% | 2 | 1 | 0% | 3 | 67% | 9 | 44% | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 67% |
R K Muani | F | 0 | 0 | 19 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 56% | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100% | 8 | 25% | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 100% | |
O Dembélé | F | 0 | 0 | 71 | Y | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 68% | 5 | 20% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3 | 33% | 11 | 55% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 33% |
M Thuram | F | 0 | 0 | 90 | - | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 83% | 3 | 67% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 62% | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |||
A Griezmann | F | 0 | 0 | 89 | - | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 81% | 0 | 2 | 6 | 33% | 2 | 100% | 5 | 20% | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 100% | |
Y Fofana | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 67% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Statistics
Match History
Lineup
Formations
4-2-3-1
4-3-3
Starting Lineups
Nicolas Seiwald
Midfielder
6
Christoph Baumgartner
Midfielder
19
Kevin Danso
Defender
4
Phillipp Mwene
Defender
16
Konrad Laimer
Midfielder
20
Florian Grillitsch
Midfielder
10
Stefan Posch
Defender
5
Maximilian Wöber
Defender
2
Patrick Pentz
Goalkeeper
13
Marcel Sabitzer
Midfielder
9
Michael Gregoritsch
Forward
11
N'golo Kanté
Midfielder
13
Ousmane Dembélé
Forward
11
Mike Maignan
Goalkeeper
16
Antoine Griezmann
Forward
7
Adrien Rabiot
Midfielder
14
Dayot Upamecano
Defender
4
Marcus Thuram
Forward
15
Theo Hernández
Defender
22
William Saliba
Defender
17
Kylian Mbappé
Forward
10
Jules Koundé
Defender
5
Reserves
Patrick Wimmer
Midfielder
23
Andreas Weimann
Forward
24
Philipp Lienhart
Defender
15
Heinz Lindner
Goalkeeper
1
Leopold Querfeld
Defender
14
Marco Grüll
Midfielder
26
Marko Arnautović
Forward
7
Gernot Trauner
Defender
3
Romano Schmid
Midfielder
18
Maximilian Entrup
Forward
25
Alexander Prass
Midfielder
8
Flavius Daniliuc
Defender
21
Matthias Seidl
Midfielder
22
Florian Kainz
Midfielder
17
Niklas Hedl
Goalkeeper
12
Bradley Barcola
Forward
25
Randal Kolo Muani
Forward
12
Ibrahima Konaté
Defender
24
Ferland Mendy
Defender
3
Warren Zaire Emery
Midfielder
18
Brice Samba
Goalkeeper
1
Jonathan Clauss
Defender
21
Eduardo Camavinga
Midfielder
6
Alphonse Aréola
Goalkeeper
23
Aurelien Tchouameni
Midfielder
8
Kingsley Coman
Forward
20
Benjamin Pavard
Defender
2
Olivier Giroud
Forward
9
Youssouf Fofana
Midfielder
19
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