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France reached the final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 after beating Belgium on Tuesday, thanks to a goal from Samuel Umtiti.The two teams built to attack produced a free semifinal in St. Petersburg, and the head of Umtiti to the 51st minute was all that was needed to separate the two.
There were many chances during the first 45 minutes, count on the pace and movement of large areas. For Belgium, this meant an exciting exhibition of Eden Hazard, with the No. 10 embracing a free role:
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When Eden Hazard does not play in a tactical vest .
#below #cfc #worldcup https://t.co/GJXMZ3BrxE
The liaison of Hazard with playmaker Kevin De Bruyne proved that Belgium was the best way to the goal. The two stars of the Premier League shone brilliantly with a series of skillful passes and one and two touch passes.
France fought to keep Hazard in check in the first half, Fox Soccer showing good luck to the American public:
The Red Devils kept the pressure, but they found the goalkeeper of France Hugo Lloris a stubborn presence. British viewers can see one of the best stops in Tottenham Hotspur:
France's counterattack attempts were largely based on Kylian Mbappe's pace and ingenuity. The 19-year-old striker missed Belgium by extending the right flank and leaving the supply lines open to Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud
. his radar in front of the goal continued to drop him:
Dale Johnson @ DaleJohnsonESPN
A reminder that Olivier Giround has not yet had a target shot in all World Cup. #FRABEL
Rather than rely on their avant-garde, the French finally got their goal thanks to a defender. Six minutes after the break, Umtiti headed a Griezmann corner:
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SAMUEL UMTITI!
The center back is coming home to give 1-0 advantage to France. H https://t.co/Y5MtXUpvDg
Il had not scored the goal, but Griezmann at least maintained his advantage as a supplier:
Game Match @ BBCMOTD [19659007] Antoine Griezmann (3 goals, 2 assists) was involved in the second most goals of this #WorldCup. Only Harry Kane (6 goals) was involved in more.
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France was now on the rise, and Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe all got closer. The latter continued to impress the crowd with his mischievous skills:
It was a question of defense in the last stages, while France remained defiant against the increasing pressure of the Red Devils. Fortunately, a physical midfielder protected a back four who was able to follow Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Dries Mertens.
Varane has received special praise from Robin Bairner of Goal:
Robin Bairner @ RBairner [19659007] Huge performance of several players, but #Varane surely man of the match. He has won many successes and was the instigator of the defensive tournament.
Coach Didier Deschamps was also applauded, while Jeremy Smith of French Football Weekly congratulated the 49-year-old. among the talented individuals of France:
Jeremy Smith @ jeremysmith98
And again – can not accumulate enough praise on Deschamps. Created a team that plays for each other, a team that supports each other, excellent tactical discipline, trusted players, who have made the most of Pogba. National Hero
France's mix of flair and physics is a powerful way to ensure Deschamps' men are the favorites in Sunday's final regardless of their opponent.
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