 "Fifa World Cup 2018: Today's semifinal match result; France 1 Belgium 0")
France are through to the finals of the
FIFA World Cup 2018.
France played a tactical game to counter the Belgium game who looked deadly when they attacked with overall good team play.
Analysis: "Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles." That is, if you quote Sir Alex Ferguson. In a match where chances came thick and fast, it was the defence and a defender that separated France and Belgium at the St. Petersburg stadium today. Samuel Umtiti's header goal from a set-piece was the only goal in the match that saw a combined 21 shot attempts. With this win, France enter their third World Cup final in 20 years, and will face either Croatia or England for their second-ever title. For the magnificient Belgium, the World Cup journey hasn't ended just yet. They still have to play for the third spot and as their coach Roberto Martinez said "would love to end on a high".
FIFA World Cup 2018.
France played a tactical game to counter the Belgium game who looked deadly when they attacked with overall good team play.
Analysis: "Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles." That is, if you quote Sir Alex Ferguson. In a match where chances came thick and fast, it was the defence and a defender that separated France and Belgium at the St. Petersburg stadium today. Samuel Umtiti's header goal from a set-piece was the only goal in the match that saw a combined 21 shot attempts. With this win, France enter their third World Cup final in 20 years, and will face either Croatia or England for their second-ever title. For the magnificient Belgium, the World Cup journey hasn't ended just yet. They still have to play for the third spot and as their coach Roberto Martinez said "would love to end on a high".
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Here are some candid moments from Today's France vs Belgium match:
Here's today’s semifinal match result and schedule:
1st semifinal match: France vs Belgium
France 1 Belgium 0; Goal: Umtiti
Time: 11:30 PM (IST), 8:00 PM (Belgium Time), 8:00 PM (France Time)
In the today's first semifinal match, France vs Belgium will take place in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 11:30 PM (IST).
France vs Belgium match will be broadcast on Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD in English Commentary and Sony Ten 3 and Sony 3 HD in Hindi Commentary.
France vs Belgium match will be available for live streaming on Sony Liv also. And Both Airtel and Jio would broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2018 matches for free to their respective subscribers.
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