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England vs. France 6-4 England's offensive movement looked good and direct. In the 2nd minute, Rice suddenly shot and scored from long range outside the box in a nonchalant manner. France's counter-attack looked threatening as well. Before the 18th minute, England scored again from a corner kick and header. England had it easier than expected against France as the English could find space and be lethal in counter-attack. Before the 37th minute, the back line was open again as the French were up forward in trying to score so England took advantage and scored their third. France's defence was totally broken as England scored their fourth going into stop-itch time. In the second half, France caught up 3 goals with quick passing forward movement. France also beefed up the back line. What was hopeless for France has turned into hopeful and momentum of attack was on their side. In the 86th minute however, England fortunately was fou...

 

 

France vs. Spain 0-2 Both teams put pressure on each other from the beginning of first half. It seemed like Spain's forward movement was faster than usual. Spain looked to keep possession and France to counter or attack quickly. They took turns intercepting the ball. At the 19th minute, Spain got lucky and got fouled by France in the box to which Spain scored via penalty kick. France looked threatening at first but after Spain's first goal, the momentum seemed to side with the latter. The mood of the second half was similar to that of first half. Spain scored an additional goal from a quick one-two pass starting from outside the box after the 57th minute. France was now in trouble as they were 2 behind. France kept knocking on the door but they didn't shoot enough on target. In the end, Spain wasted time. The main reason for France's defeat was because they were too careful with preparing for goal opportunities and ended up missing the timing of shooting on targe...