France won 2-0 over Austria, this was their first win so far. Mbappe and Giroud scored 1 goal each and so far they have packed 4 points from 5 matches.
French fans seem to be very disappointed in the previous 4 matches as they didn't manage to win a single match. But today's 3 points seem to be a bit of a relief from that disappointment. I believe this UEFA National League seems unimportant to France.
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Poland's performance was really disappointing. I was expecting them to score also even though I was still waiting for Netherlands to win. They tried to play even more attacking style after Milik entered the match at the beginning of the second half but they were still ineffective. Lewandowski wasn't in the mood also but I can't say that he found so many goal opportunities either.
Belgium's result was a little surprising to me because I'd have expected more from them instead of winning only 2-1. Actually they had the chance to score the 3rd one but the penalty disallowed by VAR system. They still got what they wanted of course. They still have a chance for the lead mathematically but it is very hard for them. Because in case of equal points head-to-head matches will be taken into account. As Belgium lost to them 4-1 before they will need to win by at least three goals against them on the final week.
Belgium's result was a little surprising to me because I'd have expected more from them instead of winning only 2-1. Actually they had the chance to score the 3rd one but the penalty disallowed by VAR system. They still got what they wanted of course. They still have a chance for the lead mathematically but it is very hard for them. Because in case of equal points head-to-head matches will be taken into account. As Belgium lost to them 4-1 before they will need to win by at least three goals against them on the final week.
Türkiye - Luxembourg game finished 3-3. We are guaranteed to go to League B.
Türkiye played badly. If we play like this in League B, we can relegate to League C again. I hope this doesn't happen.
İsmail Yüksek scored his first goal in his first national team game. (Goal was very nice.)
Türkiye played badly. If we play like this in League B, we can relegate to League C again. I hope this doesn't happen.
İsmail Yüksek scored his first goal in his first national team game. (Goal was very nice.)
Disappointed about Poland, expected a bit more from them. Croatia win against Denmark probably can't be called as surprise.
Probably biggest surprise is Azerbaijan win against Slovakia. End of game was exciting, Slovakia made score 11 on 93th minute, but Azerbaijan managed to win game by scoring on 95th minute. And Turkey 3:3 Luxembourg. Maybe outcome isn't most surprising, but such high scoring game had to be great to watch.
While you been enjoying A League games, I wasted 2 hours of my life watching dull performance of Lithuania against Faroe Islands.
Probably biggest surprise is Azerbaijan win against Slovakia. End of game was exciting, Slovakia made score 11 on 93th minute, but Azerbaijan managed to win game by scoring on 95th minute. And Turkey 3:3 Luxembourg. Maybe outcome isn't most surprising, but such high scoring game had to be great to watch.
While you been enjoying A League games, I wasted 2 hours of my life watching dull performance of Lithuania against Faroe Islands.
A really solid performance from Croatia against a strong Danish team. I'm happy to see that Šutalo was paired with Gvardiol in defence, that would most likely be my partnership to start the World Cup as well.
In the last game against Austria a win would mean we top the group - which would be a great achievement considering how strong the group has been.
After tonight, I'm confident we'll put up a good performance and get back to Austria for that embarrasing loss from the beginning of the cycle.
In the last game against Austria a win would mean we top the group - which would be a great achievement considering how strong the group has been.
After tonight, I'm confident we'll put up a good performance and get back to Austria for that embarrasing loss from the beginning of the cycle.
What happened to France, they surprisingly haven't won a single game so far...
They have broken the deadlock finally and they have managed to do so very convincingly. Mbappe and Giroud will be the headliners for France in the game, they connected properly in the game creating chances, and leading to the first goal for Mbappe and good enough Giroud was able to score a goal as well. France have plenty options in front with the likes of Greizman, Giroud, Benzema, Mbappe for goal, but what Giroud offers to france in terms of aerial advantage cannot be provided by their other options in front of goal, hence IMO, the French team will need Giroud for the world Cup, for his aerial advantage and then those very beautiful passes he makes.
France Poland and Belgium are winning, not a single surprise.
BTW this cup is useless especially this year with a lot of games and the world cup in 2 months.
What is the point?
BTW this cup is useless especially this year with a lot of games and the world cup in 2 months.
What is the point?
France won easily today and could have won with a bigger amount against Austria. Turkey is a big surprise they only drawed against Luxembourg and that is really dissapointing. This tournament is useless its just to replace friendlies and it just tires out the players so uefa can make money
Fantastic matches going on this night between Croatia vs Denmark, France vs Austria, scores lines are currently Croatia 2-1 Denmark , France 2-0 Austria , Nice goals from Borna Sosa and Lovro Majer, Croatia leading in this game is well expected, but looks like this Denmark will get an equalizing goal and the game could end Draw looking at how the match going. For France game Kylian Mbape and Oliver Giroud already kild the game by both of them scoring in the 56th and 65th minutes and no sign that Austria will be getting a goal anytime soon.
France Poland and Belgium are winning, not a single surprise.
BTW this cup is useless especially this year with a lot of games and the world cup in 2 months.
What is the point?
BTW this cup is useless especially this year with a lot of games and the world cup in 2 months.
What is the point?
My both teams to score bet on the Croatia - Denmark match won nicely after Eriksen scored the equalizer. Croatia seem very determined to win now. Only two minutes after the equalizer they got ahead once again. This win would carry them to the lead by only a one point gap with Denmark in the group. It would be a huge advantage before the final week matches. Croatia are really making up for the bad times they had by having a successful time period in the Nations League.
As France were in danger of relegating from League A the coach decided to start with their main players. They have dominated the match so far and they are getting close to winning comfortably by 2-0 now. Mbappe and Giroud cooperation is helping the team about this nice win. Maybe the Nations League isn't their priority but they wouldn't like to relegate from the first league also of course.
As France were in danger of relegating from League A the coach decided to start with their main players. They have dominated the match so far and they are getting close to winning comfortably by 2-0 now. Mbappe and Giroud cooperation is helping the team about this nice win. Maybe the Nations League isn't their priority but they wouldn't like to relegate from the first league also of course.
It was understood that the players were not mentally ready for the match due to the war in Ukraine. Under normal circumstances the Ukrainian national team was a team that gave its opponents a hard time. But war on one side and football on the other. The painful consequences of the war which also reflected on sports. The Scotland National Team on the other hand reflected the presence of a large number of players playing in the Premier League and the team game tradition they have been maintaining for many years and played a match with the taste of training. But the fact that teams like Scotland could not leave a mark in the tournament is an issue that needs to be discussed.
Separate scores at Turkey's home against Luxembourg, no less than 4 goals in the first half. Luxembourg led 0-1 and 1-2, but Turkey equalized twice. It is also striking that France is still 0-0 at home against Australia. Croatia just took a 1-0 lead against Denmark. In the other ! In the group, Belgium is easily ahead against Wales 2-0 and the Netherlands is ahead 0-1 against Poland. I expect a few more goals in those matches. We see more and more rotations of teams to find the best composition. France is very disappointing.
France seemed to have a very difficult time against Australia, but now that I have just switched on I see that 2 goals have already been scored in 10 minutes and France now leads comfortably with a 2-0 lead. I assume that this game is now played and that Australia is not going to fix it today. It doesn't really matter since it's a Nations League game. Poland - The Netherlands is now 0-2, that's also the end of the story. Wales have returned something and it is now 2-1 for Belgium. That could still be a draw, but Belgium is a much better team. The Netherlands is actually already group winner. Especially if Belgium - Wales becomes will be a draw.
Separate scores at Turkey's home against Luxembourg, no less than 4 goals in the first half. Luxembourg led 0-1 and 1-2, but Turkey equalized twice. It is also striking that France is still 0-0 at home against Australia. Croatia just took a 1-0 lead against Denmark. In the other ! In the group, Belgium is easily ahead against Wales 2-0 and the Netherlands is ahead 0-1 against Poland. I expect a few more goals in those matches. We see more and more rotations of teams to find the best composition. France is very disappointing.
What happened to France, they surprisingly haven't won a single game so far although in my opinion they are the favorites in various national competitions. France so far haven't been able to beat Denmark, Croatia and Austria in group A, so I don't think they played as expected.
As is known, Turkey, Greece, Netherlands, Bosnia, Norway and Kazakhstan as well as Spain performed optimally in this competition where these teams have led their respective group standings. Apart from that, England, Germany and Italy are also quite disappointing about some of the results so far, they are in the same group.
As is known, Turkey, Greece, Netherlands, Bosnia, Norway and Kazakhstan as well as Spain performed optimally in this competition where these teams have led their respective group standings. Apart from that, England, Germany and Italy are also quite disappointing about some of the results so far, they are in the same group.
Denmark are undoubtedly favourites for tonight's match... Although bookmakers give roughly the same odds for either team to win... From the statistics of personal meetings Croatia have won the last three games, but now Denmark is much stronger than before, and Croatia's squad is not young anymore... I think tonight's winner will be Denmark...
One of the hardest games for tonight without a clear favourite imo. I won't back one of them although I find Denmark slightly better.In the other games, there is many early goals scored in the first 15 minutes of the game, mainly by Netherlands and Belgium. Turkey was 1 goal behind vs Luxembourg before getting the draw.
I suppose many people will wait to see how far France will go with negative results, they are still 0-0 vs Austria..
Finally Moldova have won the match 2-1. In the second half of the match Latvia came strong making a goal at the start, and further Moldova took possession of the balls and restricted Latvia from making goals. Even after the defeat Latvia stands on the first position on the League D group 1 table and Moldova is on the second position.
I watched the game and it was beyond expectations. Moldova played pretty good and deserved to win. They don't have much chance to advance to C League though. Latvia should easily beat Andorra in last game and finish the group as leader.
If I'd make a parlay for next games I'd put Türkiye handicap win, Poland - Netherlands over 2.5 goals and France - Austria over 1.5 goals or both teams to score. Belgium looks favorite by odds but I wouldn't put my money against Wales, especially with that low odds.
Denmark are undoubtedly favourites for tonight's match... Although bookmakers give roughly the same odds for either team to win...
I think both teams have similar chance to win this game. I'd stay away from side bets. Bookies give similar odds for them normally. Both teams to score could be a good option as both teams have good forwards. I checked starting elevens, Braithwaite and Kramarić are playing. It will be the match of the night.
Denmark are undoubtedly favourites for tonight's match... Although bookmakers give roughly the same odds for either team to win... From the statistics of personal meetings Croatia have won the last three games, but now Denmark is much stronger than before, and Croatia's squad is not young anymore... I think tonight's winner will be Denmark...
The match between Latvia and Moldova just started and so far in the first 10 minutes Moldova is pushing an attack with so much force, Latvia has been in good form in the group winning all four games and a win against Moldova will see them in 15 points. Despite the bookmarkers picking Latvia to win with the odd of 1.78, I think this game is going to end in a goaless draw.
What do you think about the game?
What do you think about the game?
I predicted Latvia to win this match. Because they were in a pretty good rhythm. They have not lost any match for a long time. Their last defeat was against Turkey in a UEFA WC qualifier. Since then they have been able to maintain consistency in every match. And they played well in almost every match. So I put Latvia ahead in today's match.
But Latvia is trailing 2-0 at the end of the first half. They conceded the first goal in the 26th minute and the second in the 45th minute. In this match, Latvian players are trying hard to score but they are not able to. Since they are 2-0 behind. So now it seems that Latvia's defeat is more likely.
The match between Latvia and Moldova just started and so far in the first 10 minutes Moldova is pushing an attack with so much force, Latvia has been in good form in the group winning all four games and a win against Moldova will see them in 15 points. Despite the bookmarkers picking Latvia to win with the odd of 1.78, I think this game is going to end in a goaless draw.
What do you think about the game?
What do you think about the game?
I predicted Latvia to win this match. Because they were in a pretty good rhythm. They have not lost any match for a long time. Their last defeat was against Turkey in a UEFA WC qualifier. Since then they have been able to maintain consistency in every match. And they played well in almost every match. So I put Latvia ahead in today's match.
But Latvia is trailing 2-0 at the end of the first half. They conceded the first goal in the 26th minute and the second in the 45th minute. In this match, Latvian players are trying hard to score but they are not able to. Since they are 2-0 behind. So now it seems that Latvia's defeat is more likely.
But it seems that France have said that the Nations League is not a serious competition for them and there is no strong motivation to try to win it. I could be wrong though and that's the other team's words. Speaking of favourites, it seems to me that Austria is as good a favourite as France. And in fact if France can finally win it will be a miracle, but it still won't move them out of the relegation zone.
Okay, they can even have that posture. But that only hurts them.
Being an official game, and not considered friendly, losing games against teams at such a low level of the FIFA ranking, causes them to lose several points and this puts them in a less favorable position in the draws for the competitions.
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