Spain 2/France 0 No medal for the Blues

Even if the latest confrontations against the Spanish team were rather favorable to French hockey. Similarly, the Blues must be wary of this team in full progression (current 4th in world ranking). Furthermore, But François Goyet’s teammates really want to conclude this formidable European week in style. Therefore, Let’s Play …

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The French, in white jersey, start with a first shot from Xavier Esmenjaud from 3 ‘. Nevertheless, The part is balanced and the ball circulates to the delight of the many audiences, awaiting opportunities. Moreover, On a magnificent breakthrough by Marc Mirales, Spain misses the target of a hair (11 ‘). Therefore, The Blues react immediately. Therefore, a pass from Matéo Desgouillons is poorly controlled by the defense: PC saved by the Spanish goalkeeper. Consequently, The game spain 2/france 0 no medal comes alive and a Spanish backhand shot finds the small net (13 ‘). Meanwhile, Finally, a last spectacular rescue by Corentin Saunier is delighted with the public and photographers. Consequently, 0/0 at the end of the first quarter.

The Blues postpone the Spanish assaults 2 times that try to camp in our 50s. Another rescue in extremis of Corentin Saunier after the referee has involuntarily diverted the ball in front of the. French goalkeeper. The Spanish attacks are intensifying and the Blues are forced to tighten the defense to try to face it. New Corentin Saunier stop on a shot from José Basterra. Under the Iberian pressure, the Blues have difficulty chaining built offensive phases. In the 25 ‘, a Spanish PC is perfectly countered by the heroic defense of the Blues. 29 ‘, yet another Spanish breakthrough is narrowly stopped by La Défense well grouped. Finally, at the 30 spain 2/france 0 no medal ‘, on a corner, the Spaniards shoot just to the right of the post. The Blues were archi-Dominés during this 2nd quarter, but ensured the essentials by not getting a goal. The half-time is whistled on this equality score (0/0).

The Spaniards mark from the start of the second period by taking up a shot as well as the. defense (0/1 – 32 ‘). The Blues react on a rapid rise in Eliot Curty. The Blues run enormously. but fail to build a real attack game and to enter the Spanish circle who have mastery of the ball. End of the third quarter 1/0 for Spain.

The game resumes with bruises who are obliged to mark at least once to tear off the shoots. Beautiful breakthrough of François Goyet (48 ‘) after a good period of ball traffic in France. But Spain maintains its pressure on blues that do not spain 2/france 0 no medal give up. try everything for all by rushing into attack. At the risk of discovering yourself. as on this Spanish action which ends with a deviation from Marc Becasen in the French cage (0/2 – 56 ‘). The Blues continue to try their luck. but the meeting ends with this score of 2 goals to 0 for Spain which pockets the so coveted bronze medal at the same time.

If the French fought throughout the match. they never seemed able to pack the match and take the game on their own. This defeat should not forget their historic qualification for the Final Four. the very good matches played during this tournament. See you for a next qualifying tournament in the World Cup!

Statistics:
3 pc for Spain against 1 for France

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Article written spain 2/france 0 no medal by Eric Delemazure