dot   Home     World     Europe     France  
Flag France

France

France 2-0 Ukraine

   

I haven’t seen the game yet — I spent all of yesterday trying not to sulk because I had to miss it. And Setanta braodband hasn’t come through with the archived footage yet. (If they don’t soon, I’m going to be ticked. What am I paying these people for anyhow? Two words: France Games. Got it, Setanta guys?)

But here’s what I do know: This team is finally starting to feel like the real deal, post-World Cup. I don’t have access to who was subbed in and out, but I know Cisse came in for Anelka towards the end of the game. I should have more time and info tomorrow. Here was the lineup:

————-Coupet—————-

Clerc – Thuram – Gallas – Abidal

——–Makelele – Toulalan——-

——Ribery – Nasri – Malouda——

————-Anelka——————-

Goals by Ribery and Anelka.

(Woohoo! We’re at the top of the standings! And Italy beat Faroe Islands by only 2-1! Is this the first goal the hapless Faroes have scored? How wonderful that it’s against Italy. Heehee.)


Subscribe

 

rss icon France World Cup Blog RSS Feed

Print

Share

  • Patrick

    I’m a little worried about Coupet. He pulled out of the next match against Georgia, supposedly because he’s injured. But he did this also after the Scotland match. I hope there hasn’t been a fight between Domenech and Greg. Does anyone have any details?

  • http://france.worldcupblog.org/ Laurie

    Patrick, I am SO out of touch and don’t have access to any of my bookmarks, so I can’t do any real research till Wednesday.

    I’m not surprised that he’s not playing for the Georgia game, but yes, this is exactly what happened for the Faroe Islands game — a phantom injury that nobody saw which allowed Landreau to get some time in. I thought it was suspicious at the time, and it seems suspicious now too.

    I’m guessing Frey will get his first cap on Wednesday?

  • Terry USA

    IMAGINE THIS LINE UP

    COUPET
    SAGNOL
    GALLAS
    THURAM
    ABIDA
    VIERRA
    MAKELELE
    NASRI
    MALOUDA
    HENRY
    ANELKA

    YOU READ IT HERE FRANCE WILL WIN THE EURO 2008 THEY ARE JUST TOO GOOD, ITALY WILL NOT EVEN GO TO THE FINALS

  • princedesparcs

    Terry,

    Nice squad, but where’s Ribery?

    It’s ironic, but like Trezeguet before him, I think Henry could be relegated: Judging by the last few matches, it could be that Anelka is the scorer France has been missing for a generation. (Redemption’s a beautiful thing.)

    Or could Henry, on the left wing at Malouda’s expense, and Anelka pair?

    Richard, in NYC

  • http://france.worldcupblog.org/ Laurie

    Terry, I’m agreeing with most of your choices, especially your back line. I’m wondering if putting two holding midfielders over thirty on the field at once is tempting fate, though. Toulalan looked very strong to me against Ukraine…

    I’m also having a hard time seeing how Anelka and Henry and Nasri will all fit on the field at one time. (Not that it’s not lovely to dream about.) Anelka and Henry have so many similarities. I’m wondering if having them play together might be too much of a good thing and too much duplication?

    After finally seeing the game, I’m thinking my dream team may be pretty much what we saw Saturday, except with Sagnol at right back. (And Benzema subbing in, of course. And perhaps Anelka and Henry alternating.)

    I’m curious to see how this will all shake out in the coming year

blog comments powered by Disqus
 

MORE EUROPE BLOGS

france
France World Cup Blog
993 articles | 12,643 comments
 
croatia
Croatia World Cup Blog
201 articles | 1,850 comments
 
czechrepublic
Czech Republic World Cup Blog
196 articles | 322 comments
 
england
England Football Team World Cup Blog
1,035 articles | 5,228 comments
 
germany
Germany World Cup Blog
687 articles | 5,278 comments
 
italy
Italy World Cup Blog
1,029 articles | 32,761 comments
 
netherlands
Netherlands World Cup Blog
2,516 articles | 63,496 comments
 
poland
Poland World Cup Blog
489 articles | 7,787 comments
 
portugal
Portugal World Cup Blog
547 articles | 9,427 comments
 
serbia
Serbia World Cup Team Blog
208 articles | 1,511 comments
 
spain
Spain World Cup Blog
347 articles | 3,327 comments
 
sweden
Sweden World Cup Blog
226 articles | 385 comments
 
switzerland
Switzerland World Cup Blog
270 articles | 452 comments
 
ukraine
Ukraine World Cup Team Blog
119 articles | 1,004 comments
 
greece
Greece World Cup Blog
205 articles | 217 comments
 
russia
Russia World Cup Blog
110 articles | 366 comments
 
scotland
Scotland World Cup Team Blog
129 articles | 124 comments
 
ireland
Ireland World Cup Team Blog
112 articles | 166 comments
 
norway
Norway World Cup Team Blog
16 articles | 8 comments
 
turkey
Turkey World Cup Blog
49 articles | 314 comments
 
romania
Romania World Cup Blog
78 articles | 281 comments
 
austria
Austria World Cup Blog
111 articles | 118 comments
 
denmark
Denmark World Cup Team Blog
72 articles | 149 comments
 
albania
Albania World Cup Team Blog
4 articles | 8 comments
 
belgium
Belgium World Cup Team Blog
49 articles | 59 comments
 
wales
Wales World Cup Team Blog
62 articles | 17 comments
 
bosnia
Bosnia World Cup Team Blog
52 articles | 112 comments
 
israel
Israel World Cup Team Blog
33 articles | 28 comments
 
slovakia
Slovakia World Cup Team Blog
18 articles | 20 comments
 
slovenia
Slovenia World Cup Team Blog
43 articles | 133 comments
 

CATEGORIES & ARCHIVES

 

 
Closer

Ligue 1 News
Lyon
Marseille
Bordeaux
Ligue 1 Kits
Samir Nasri
Tournaments
Euro 2012 Qualifying
Africa Cup of Nations 2012
UEFA Champions League
Europa League

Follow WorldCupBlog on Facebook   Follow WorldCupBlog on Twitter  
World Cup Resources
World Cup History
World Cup Legends
World Cup Memorable Moments
World Cup Photos
World Cup Videos