July 2nd 2024.
The city of Dusseldorf was buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated match between France and Belgium was about to take place. Both teams were determined to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2024, but only one could emerge victorious.
The game started off with France as the clear favorite, but it was Belgium who had the first real chance to score. In a surprising turn of events, Kevin De Bruyne's free-kick almost found the back of the net, but France's goalkeeper Mike Maignan managed to make a last-minute save with his feet.
Belgium continued to put up a strong fight, with Marcus Thuram and Aurélien Tchouameni coming close to scoring in the first half. However, luck was on France's side as they managed to keep the score level.
As the second half began, France started to put more pressure on Belgium's defense. Despite their efforts, their shots were either off-target or saved by Belgium's goalkeeper Koen Casteels. Romelu Lukaku also had a few attempts on goal for Belgium, but was unable to find the back of the net.
Just when it seemed like the game would end in a draw, France's substitute Randal Kolo Muani made a crucial breakthrough. His shot took a deflection off Jan Vertonghen and ended up in the back of the net, giving France the lead. It was a tough blow for Belgium, who had put up a strong fight throughout the game.
Despite their disappointment, Belgium can be proud of their performance against the favored French team. On the other hand, France can now look forward to the quarterfinals with confidence, knowing that they have what it takes to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
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