France Triumphs Over Belgium in Euro 2024 round of 16
France vs
Belgium
France emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Belgium in their Euro 2024 round of 16 playoff match.
The decisive moment came in the 85th minute when an unfortunate own-goal gave France the lead.
"It's beautiful; we played a big game," declared France boss Didier Deschamps. "It was tight, but we enjoyed possession and created more opportunities. We must savor this moment; it's quite an achievement. We're advancing to the quarterfinals while they're heading home."
Deschamps also noted, "We made a lot of progress, and our opponents were cautious, despite being an attacking team on paper. We did everything to create chances and ultimately had more than them. We avoided their trap with patience, but you can't win through possession alone."
He concluded with a touch of aspiration, stating, "I'd like us to create more chances, but we're into the quarterfinals, and that's what counts. Let's not play down that moment."