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.)
Related Posts
Subscribe
|
Print
|
Share
|
Comments


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?
Posted from
United States




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?
Posted from
United States




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




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
Posted from
United States




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
Posted from
United States


Comments are closed
Send Your Tips!
Email tips[at]worldcupblog[dot]org
France Club Football News
- Matchday: Lens-Nancy (Stade Félix Bollaert)
- LE PETIT DERBY: GRENOBLE FOOT 38 vs. LYON
- OM-PSG Preview (Part Deux)
- Laurent Blanc, The Next Sir Alex?
- OM Look Alikes (Sorry Sarah)
More Europe Blogs
France World Cup Blog
790 Articles | 10,311 Comments
Croatia World Cup Blog
192 Articles | 1,821 Comments
Czech Republic World Cup Blog
196 Articles | 320 Comments
England World Cup Team Blog
811 Articles | 2,769 Comments
Germany World Cup Blog Blog
485 Articles | 3,098 Comments
Italy World Cup Blog
567 Articles | 21,784 Comments
Netherlands World Cup Blog
2,014 Articles | 26,941 Comments
Poland World Cup Blog
352 Articles | 4,198 Comments
Portugal World Cup Blog
453 Articles | 7,017 Comments
Serbia World Cup Team Blog
168 Articles | 847 Comments
Spain World Cup Blog
235 Articles | 1,926 Comments
Sweden World Cup Blog
151 Articles | 318 Comments
Switzerland World Cup Blog
217 Articles | 327 Comments
Ukraine World Cup Team Blog
120 Articles | 806 Comments
Greece World Cup Blog
142 Articles | 70 Comments
Russia World Cup Blog
81 Articles | 143 Comments
Scotland World Cup Team Blog
101 Articles | 108 Comments
Ireland World Cup Team Blog
55 Articles | 121 Comments
Norway World Cup Team Blog
9 Articles | 6 Comments
Turkey World Cup Blog
39 Articles | 293 Comments
Romania World Cup Blog
78 Articles | 281 Comments
Austria World Cup Blog
111 Articles | 117 Comments
Denmark World Cup Team Blog
8 Articles | 27 Comments
Albania World Cup Team Blog
4 Articles | 8 Comments
Belgium World Cup Team Blog
49 Articles | 59 Comments
Wales World Cup Team Blog
61 Articles | 17 Comments
Bosnia World Cup Team Blog
31 Articles | 87 Comments
Israel World Cup Team Blog
22 Articles | 18 Comments
Monthly Archives
World 







