In a tense showdown at Euro 2024, France and the Netherlands battled to a goalless draw, leaving both teams tied with four points each in Group D. The match, played at Leipzig Stadium, was a high-intensity affair with both sides creating, but failing to capitalize on, multiple scoring opportunities. France was notably without its dynamic forward Kylian Mbappé, who suffered a broken nose in an earlier match. The absence of Mbappé’s attacking prowess was felt, as France struggled to find the back of the net despite 61% possession and several clear chances by Antoine Griezmann that remained unconverted. The Netherlands, showing solid defense and making important saves through goalkeeper Maarten de Vrij, also had a goal by Xavi Simons disallowed for offside after a VAR check. The draw ends a streak of 50 Euro matches with at least one goal scored and sets the stage for both teams to continue their quest for the championship in the quarterfinals. France is set to face Poland, while the Netherlands will take on Austria in their final group matches.
Key points
- France and the Netherlands ended in a 0-0 draw at Euro 2024, with both teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
- Kylian Mbappé did not play due to a broken nose, impacting France’s offensive capabilities.
- The Netherlands had a goal disallowed for offside after a VAR review.
- The match concluded a streak of 50 Euro matches with at least one goal.
Contradictions👾There is a discrepancy in reporting the minute of France’s scoring chance, with one source citing the 12th minute and another citing the 14th minute.
👾Multiple sources report Mbappé as absent, while one source mentions him as a substitute, which is likely incorrect given the consensus on his injury.
