France and the Netherlands have entered the final 16 of Euro 2024 after a 0-0 attract Leipzig, which did not catch fireplace within the absence of Kylian Mbappe. The France captain performed your entire match on the bench after breaking his nostril in France's opening 1-0 win over Austria 4 days in the past. Xavi Simons' aim for the Dutch was controversially dominated out, whereas Antoine Griezmann missed two nice possibilities for France. The win leaves each groups tied on 4 factors on the prime of Group D, one level forward of Austria who beat Poland 3-1 on Friday. France will face Poland, whereas the Netherlands will face Austria within the part's closing video games on Tuesday.
When these two groups confronted one another in qualifying, Les Bleus received each matches, however 4 of France’s six targets in these video games have been scored by Mbappe.
The Dutch facet put an finish to any French uncertainty inside a minute, advancing alongside the orange wall that lined two-thirds of the Leipzig stadium.
Jeremie Frimpong's explosive tempo put him near aim however the Bayer Leverkusen man couldn’t rating and his shot was turned behind by Mike Maignan.
Aurelien Chouameni changed Mbappe in the one change for France as coach Didier Deschamps sought an additional midfielder.
With out their captain and talisman, the 2022 World Cup finalists turned to Griezmann for inspiration.
The appearing captain hit the palms of Bart Verbruggen from distance.
However the Atletico Madrid ahead had the largest probability of all simply earlier than half-time that he couldn't neglect.
Adrien Rabiot executed an advanced transfer, however when he determined to move somewhat than shoot, Griezmann didn’t get his shot off together with his weaker proper foot.
On the different finish, Maignan needed to make one other excellent save to his left to show away Cody Gakpo’s drive.
France had the higher possibilities within the second interval.
Marcus Thuram hit a shot from the sting of the world that went barely huge, earlier than Tchouameni couldn’t cease the header.
Griezmann, often dependable, was as soon as once more responsible of a expensive miss when his weak effort was turned behind in entrance of aim by Verbruggen.
However the spotlight of the event's first goalless draw was that the Dutch crew have been denied a profitable aim.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Simons scored from the rebound after Memphis Depay's save 18 minutes from time.
The aim was dominated offside by on-field officers as Denzel Dumfries was discovered to have interfered with Maignan's potential to cease the shot.
After a prolonged VAR examine, which has been a uncommon prevalence within the event thus far, the offside was confirmed and France have been relieved of the match.
Deschamps turned down the prospect to threat Mbappe within the closing phases and as an alternative despatched Olivier Giroud and Kingsley Coman onto the pitch looking for the winner.
However each groups have been content material with one level, which is sufficient to guarantee their entry into the knockout phases as the protection internet permits the 4 finest third-placed groups to advance.
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