Shots on shots on shots!
In this action-packed first half of play between France and Switzerland, we saw Karim Benzema and Oliver Giroud all over the pitch reeking havoc to the Swiss’ defense, and it got ugly. Although, the score may indicate a complete annihilation, it was quite the battle. Les Bleus took advantage of every slip-up La Nati committed, and they paid dearly. With goals already from Oliver Giroud (17′), Blaise Matuidi (18′), and Mathieu Valbuena (40′); the French side looks to have wrapped this up, quickly.
Check the highlights below.
Sadly, Steve Von Bergen receives a foot to the face which led to his departure.
Oliver Giroud skies for this incredible header and puts France up 1-0.
Approximately 30 seconds later, Matuidi found the back of the net from a careless turnover by the Swiss.
Like things couldn’t get worse for the Swiss, this happened.
Benzema steps up and craps all over this penalty kick, and to top it off Yohan Cabaye couldn’t score off the rebound.
Giroud powers down the left flank and sends a perfect pass to a streaking Valbuena to close out the first half, and probably the match.
Hold up wait a minute, y’all thought France was finished??
Les Bleus came out the second half and kept the same pace as the first half. It was sheer dominance. With that being said, France’s form right now can definitely push them into the semifinals, barring any injuries.
Check out the second half highlights.
Paul Pogba floats in a through-ball and Benzema provides the goal.
Benzema making things happen again with the assist to Moussa Sissoko.
The Swiss weren’t going to go down without a fight as Blerim Džemaili drills in the free kick.
Shortly after we have ANOTHER goal by La Nati’s Granit Xhaka.
Nonetheless, this was VERY entertaining match regardless of the score.
