France vs Poland 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Match Summary:
Date:
June 25, 2024
Venue:
BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund
First Half:
The first half saw France controlling the ball with a 57% possession rate. They probed Poland’s defense, creating several scoring opportunities. Kylian Mbappé, who had recently recovered from a broken nose, made a significant impact. At 55:39 minutes, he converted a penalty kick, putting France ahead with a goal.
Despite trailing, Poland remained resilient. Their defense held firm, limiting France’s chances. The score remained 1-0 in favor of France until halftime.
Second Half:
In the second half, Poland came out stronger. At 78:56 minutes, Robert Lewandowski stepped up to take a penalty kick. He calmly slotted it past the French goalkeeper, equalizing the score at 1-1. The match intensified as both teams pushed for a winner. France increased their shot count to 22, while Poland managed 10 shots.
Poland received 3 yellow cards, reflecting their aggressive play. France earned 1 yellow card. Set pieces, especially corner kicks, became crucial for both sides.
Result:
The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Key Events:
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- At 55:39 minutes, Kylian Mbappé of France scored a goal.
- At 78:56 minutes, Robert Lewandowski of Poland also scored a goal.
Statistics:
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- France:
- Yellow Cards: 1
- Corner Kicks: 11
- Total Shots: 22
- Ball Possession: 57%
- Poland:
- Yellow Cards: 3
- Corner Kicks: 3
- Total Shots: 10
- Ball Possession: 43%.
- France:
Head-to-head record between France and Poland:
- Total Matches: France and Poland have faced each other 17 times.
- France Wins: France emerged victorious in 9 of these encounters.
- Poland Wins: Poland secured the win in 3 matches.
- Draws: The remaining 5 games ended in draws.
Notable Matches:
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- 1976 UEFA European Championship: In the quarter-finals of the Euro 1976, France faced Poland. The first leg ended in a 2-1 victory for Poland, but France turned the tables in the return leg, winning 3-0. France advanced to the semi-finals on aggregate.
- 1982 FIFA World Cup: In the semi-finals of the 1982 World Cup held in Spain, France and Poland met. The match ended in a thrilling 3-2 victory for France after extra time. Michel Platini’s heroics were pivotal for the French side.
- 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup: In the group stage of the 2001 Confederations Cup, France defeated Poland 5-1. Thierry Henry scored a hat-trick in that memorable game.
- Recent Encounters: As mentioned earlier, their most recent clash was during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where France secured a 3-1 victory in the Round of 16.
Player Showdowns:
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- Over the years, iconic players from both sides have faced off. Think of legends like Zinedine Zidane (France) and Zbigniew Boniek (Poland) leaving their mark on these encounters.
- Current stars like Kylian Mbappé (France) and Robert Lewandowski (Poland) continue to add drama to their matchups.
