VS
The hosts
are one of the strongest teams in the competition, so it was surprising to see
France’s difficulties in breaking down the defenses of Romania, Albania and
Switzerland. But it’s hard to say that France did not do their bidding, they
created a lot of chances and had in Payet one of the best players of the
tournament so far.
The competition will only, really, start now
for Deschamps’ team, as it’s now that their defense will finally be tested,
with teams now obliged to try and attack to progress. It will be the final test
for France’s title candidacy, with Koscielny and Rami being under a particular
demanding look, as they were not the first – or second, or third – choice for
center backs.
Ireland got here with a fantastic win against
Italy, after two games where they showed their limitations, with the Belgium
match being particularly bad for the Irish, making Roy Keane react in his
priceless style of communication. They will have to summon up their former
captain spirit, if they have any hopes of defeating the hosts.
In a side note, if anything, this will probably be the best match in the stands, with the hosts meeting their best visitors.
In a side note, if anything, this will probably be the best match in the stands, with the hosts meeting their best visitors.
France 75%-25% Rep.Ireland
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