Euro 2024: Echoes of the French team's opening match

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Despite fielding their strongest lineup, coach Didier Deschamps' team could not create many chances against the disciplined and tight Austrian team. Not only that, they would have almost conceded a goal in the 36th minute if it weren't for the brilliance of goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

In a deadlocked match, the Gallic roosters unexpectedly scored the opening goal in the 38th minute. This was a rather lucky goal for the French team when defender Maximilian Wöber headed into his own net after a cross from Kylian Mbappé. That was also the only goal of the match.

With this hard-fought victory, the French team had an unconvincing debut at this year's Euro. And coach Didier Deschamps' team will have to improve a lot if they want to win the title in Germany.

Disappointed Kylian Mbappé

Taking the field with the captain's armband on his arm, Kylian Mbappé was expected to shine to help the French team have an easy victory. However, this was a disappointing day of competition for this striker born in 1998.

Kylian Mbappé's missed opportunity in the 55th minute was a typical example of his disappointing day. This was a situation where the French captain's speed completely eliminated the opposing defenders but his finishing lacked accuracy despite the goal being wide open.

With his goallessness in this match, Kylian Mbappé still has no goals in the Euro finals, a surprising number for this excellent striker.

ImpressionMike Maignan andN'Golo Kanté

While his teammates up front were not playing well, goalkeeper Mike Maignan had a very difficult day. It took three excellent saves from the goalkeeper born in 1995 for the French team to protect their results on the opening day. With this impressive performance, Mike Maignan was one of the best players of the match.

Another player who played very impressively was midfielder N'Golo Kanté. This midfielder, who is currently playing in Saudi Arabia, proved that he is not out of date in the last match. Like a perpetual motion machine, N'Golo Kanté was present at every hot spot on the field, helping to limit the danger of the Austrian team. It can be said that N'Golo Kanté is the one who brings balance to the French team in this year's tournament.