DBasia.news – France gained three points after defeating the Netherlands with a 2-1 score during the Group 1 League A UEFA Nations League at Stade de France, Paris, Sunday (9/9).
Started from the passing from Blaise Matuidi, Kylian Mbappe could perform the goal brilliantly to Jasper Cilessen’s net.
After the goal, both teams made some opportunities. However, there was no additional goal until the end of the first round.
After the break, the Netherlands hit by balancing the score at 67′. Started by Kenny Tete movement, Ryan Babel wrote his name on the scoreboard.
At 74′, France added another goal thanks to Olivier Giroud. Until the whistle blown, there was no more goal.
Mbappe and Giroud’s goals had more meaning for both of the teams. First, the additional one goal made Mbappe contributing in 10 goals of Les Bleus in 2018 (8 goals, 2 assist). The number is three times higher compared to the others.
Meanwhile, currently, Giroud is the fourth top-scorer throughout the France national team history. The Chelsea player won one goal higher to Zinedine Zidane with 31 goals.
With an additional three points, France stay as the leader of temporary standing with 4 points. While the Netherlands have to be content with the bottom position with no point. The runner-up rank belongs to Germany with one point.