Portugal vs France UEFA Nations League, N’Golo Kante’s goal overthrows the champion

KOMPAS.com – France managed to beat Portugal in working day 5th Nations League of the UEFA 2020-2021.

The Portugal vs France match in the fifth match of Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League category A was held at the Da Luz Stadium in Lisbon, on Sunday (11/15/2020) in the morning of the WIB.

France, who had just beaten Finland 2-2 in a test match, managed to rise up and topple defending UEFA Nations League champions Portugal by a slight 1-0 scoreline.

The only goal of France’s victory over Portugal was scored by N’Golo Kante in the 54th minute.

Kante’s film goal alone was enough for Didier Deschamps’ team to take home three points from their visit to the Portuguese home.

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The course of the match Portugal vs France

Portugal immediately threatened the French goal when the match in the first half had only lasted 5 minutes. Cristiano Ronaldo fired a right-footed shot from outside the area. However, Hugo Lloris under the French crossbar was able to deflect CR7’s shot.

Portugal had another chance in the 20th minute with the feet of Bruno Fernandes. Lloris once again acted brilliantly to save the network.

Four minutes later, Ronaldo threatens again with his trademark free kick. This time around, CR7’s effort still hit the gang built by the French player.

Martial, who operates on the French left flank, had a golden opportunity to score in the 26th minute. A martial streak shot very little sideways to the right of Rui Patricio’s goal.

Soon after, Portugal’s goal was nearly broken through a French free throw scheme. However, Martial’s close-range header only hit the home team’s crossbar.

Martial created another golden opportunity four minutes before halftime when he caught a Lucas Hernandez cross. Fortunately for Portugal, Rui Patricio made a crucial save on Martial’s opportunity.

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The last chance in the first half was born thanks to the action of Cristiano Ronaldo. However, Ronaldo’s header flew slightly over Lloris’s arc. The 0-0 draw closed the first part of the France vs Portugal match.

The second half lasted nine minutes, France was able to break Portugal’s goal through N’Golo Kante’s trap.

From a horizontal shot by Adrien Rabiot, the ball was pushed by Rui Patricio. However, the ball vomited by Rabiot’s shot was successfully caught by Kante. France beating Portugal 1-0.

Two minutes after Kante’s goal, Rui Patricio made a forceful save to Paul Pogba’s header.

In the 60th minute, it was Portugal’s turn to score a goal. Unfortunately, José Fonte’s header hit the post.

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With 15 minutes to go in the second half, Portugal kept pushing to even the score. On the other hand, the French defense played with discipline in preventing the onslaught of Cristiano Ronaldo et al.

Hugo Lloris returned to brilliant action in the 74th minute. This time, Lloris’s brilliant save managed to knock out Joao Moutinho’s shot. A few minutes later, Presnel Kimpembe deftly cut the hook from the stomach that led to Ronaldo.

Until the match is over, no additional goals have been created. France got a 1-0 win over Portugal on working day 5th UEFA Nations League 2020-2021.

The results of the UEFA Nations League saw France take the first position in Group 3 with a value of 13. As for Portugal, which accumulated 10 points, it was second.

Les Bleus beat Portugal 1-0 and qualified for “FINAL 4” of the UEFA Nations League! ???????????? #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/l4IWzsJFsf

– France team ?? (@ France team) November 14, 2020

The composition of the players Portugal vs France

Portugal (4-2-1-3): 1-Rui Patricio (PG); 20-Joao Cancelo, 6-Jose Fonte, 4-Ruben Dias, 5-Raphael Guerreiro; 13-Danilo Pereira, 14-William Carvalho (Diogo Jota 56 ‘); 11-Bruno Fernandes (Joao Moutinho 72 ‘); 10-Bernardo Silva (Trincao 72 ‘), 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 23-Joao Félix

Coach: Fernando Santos

France (4-3-3): 1-Hugo Lloris (PG); 2-Benjamin Pavard, 4-Raphael Varane, 3-Presnel Kimpembe, 21-Lucas Hernandez; 13-N’Golo Kante, 6-Paul Pogba, 14-Adrien Rabiot; 11-Kingsley Coman (Marcus Thuram 59 ‘), 7-Antoine Griezmann, 10-Anthony Martial (Olivier Giroud 78’)

Coach: Didier Deschamps