June 18th 2024.
France kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign with a 1-0 victory against Austria in Dusseldorf. The game got off to a tense start as both teams fought fiercely for dominance. However, it was France who managed to break through first, thanks to a bit of misfortune for Austria.
In the eighth minute, a slick pass from Adrien Rabiot set Kylian Mbappe free, but his shot was saved by Austria's goalkeeper Patrick Pentz. The intensity of the game continued as both teams battled for control. Austria's defense proved to be a tough challenge for France's forwards, with Theo Hernandez's cross being blocked and an attempt from Christoph Baumgartner being stopped by France's goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Despite Austria's strong defense, it was France who found the back of the net first. Mbappe's quick feet allowed him to create space on the right and deliver a cross that unfortunately ended up in Austria's net after a deflection from defender Maximilian Wober. The French captain had another chance to score in the second half, but his shot went wide.
Not long after, Mbappe was forced to leave the match due to a collision with Austria's Kevin Danso. The young forward received treatment on the pitch and was eventually replaced by Olivier Giroud. It was a blow for France, but they continued to push forward with Antoine Griezmann and Marcus Thuram both coming close to scoring.
Austria continued to give France a run for their money, but the French defense remained solid, not allowing any goals from their opponents. In the end, it was France's lone goal that secured them the win and three valuable points in their quest for glory at Euro 2024.
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