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June 5th, 2009 | By: Laurie | 65 Comments »

I’m having major computer problems this week, so I haven’t been able to do much research into what will be going on today. (I will be here for the game, though, so please stop by and keep me company.)

What I’ve read is that pretty much the entire starting lineup has changed, with the exception of Benzema and Anelka.

The starting lineup from Goal.com:

Lloris; Sagna, Mexes, Boumsong, Abidal; Toulalan, L. Diarra; Anelka, Gourcuff, Malouda; Benzema

Looks like we’re back to 4-2-3-1, with Benzema the lone striker and Malouda and Anelka on the wings, with Gourcuff in his traditional playmaker role.

My big question mark: Mexes and Boumsong?!? This could be interesting.

In the US, the game will again be broadcast on ESPN Deportes (Spanish language), or on some computers at ESPN360.com. Aside from that, please post working streams in the comments. Here’s the myp2p.eu links page to get you started. It looks like there will be a lot of Turkish streams. (I’d suggest trying the Veetle stream — they usually offer high quality. But I think they do require a download first.)

Allez les Bleus!

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By jeanpierre | June 5th, 2009 at 3:51 pm

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMG Nearyly GOAL for France what a CHANCE

Posted from Netherlands

By John | June 5th, 2009 at 3:51 pm

Govou almost does it again.

Posted from Costa Rica

By laurie | June 5th, 2009 at 3:51 pm

Okay, we’re back, and Govou just missed a sitter. How many shots on goal have we had? It has to be in double digits. And only one penalty goal.

Posted from United States

By jeanpierre | June 5th, 2009 at 3:52 pm

AGAIIIIN A CHANCE

Posted from Netherlands

By jeanpierre | June 5th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

And AGAIN this is cool

Posted from Netherlands

By jeanpierre | June 5th, 2009 at 3:54 pm

those last minutes were serieusly nice

Posted from Netherlands

By Alex T | June 5th, 2009 at 3:55 pm

that was beautiful gourcuff

By Jao | June 5th, 2009 at 4:02 pm

Regardless of the chances, we’re still struggling to get goals in open play. Nice performance though. One result won’t change the majority’s mind though.

Posted from United States

By John | June 5th, 2009 at 4:02 pm

Well, you can’t blame them for not trying. Their keeper was just too tuff; he even got a hand on Benzo’s penalty shot. And the CB clearing that Gignac floater was tuff luck too.

Posted from Costa Rica

By glatisant | June 5th, 2009 at 4:03 pm

So many chances in open play. I just wish we’d, you know, score on them for once.
Not complaining about the win, though. Good job, guys.

By glatisant | June 5th, 2009 at 4:03 pm

So many chances in open play. I just wish we’d, you know, score on them for once.
Not complaining about the win, though. Good job, guys.

By ahmad | June 5th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

only one chance from numerous corners and no goals from several on v ones, that needs working

Posted from United States

By lefutur | June 5th, 2009 at 4:06 pm

still very worrying because France were playing against 10 men for most of the game. that penalty could have easily not happened so the result was never assured.

Posted from United States

By philip | June 5th, 2009 at 4:07 pm

im starting to realize that France arent bad their just really unlucky. could of been like 4-0

By lefutur | June 5th, 2009 at 4:24 pm

theres no such thing as bad luck game after game, after game, after game. its very logical. the coach had an opportunity “en or” to kill off this game. best situation possible…a red card for the opposing team, and he doesnt change his strategy. why not play 2 strikers, Gignac AND Benzema? Why not take off one of your DMs and out in a slightly more offensive midfielder?

its all very self evident.

Posted from United States

By Jao | June 5th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

^^^Definitely. Too many excuses. If there’s no strategy, regardless of how great your players are, you will never prosper. It’s about to be three years since the 06 WC and Domenech still hasn’t gotten it right.

Posted from United States

By jeanpierre | June 6th, 2009 at 6:44 am

I agree with lefutur

france was actually very lucky this game

they missed all chances and when there is a corner france is so not dangerous

Posted from Netherlands

By Julien G. | June 6th, 2009 at 3:15 pm

Damn, I missed the game!

By Eric Escander | June 7th, 2009 at 2:02 am

I was very upset when I heard that France lost to nigeria 1-0. So comming into this game I was a bit pessimistic. However after reviewing our performance I must say that my mood has changed. I feel our future is bright with players like Gourcuff, Ribery, Gignac and LLoris. This guys had great performances. Anelka was dangerous but for some reason could not find the back of the net. Malouda the same. Though Boumsong and Abidal played alright I still don’t want them in the back.Things are still a it shakey there. Benzema was disapointing as well. However we dominated Turkey which is no easy task. I was proud of our boys, I just feel that as long as Domenech keeps playing players like Mandanda or Viera it hinders our progress. I saw good chemistry that made for a dangerous team especially in the 2nd half. So if we play Gignac and Ribery more often we will find our way to South Africa.

Posted from United States

By Sharon | June 7th, 2009 at 9:11 am

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Posted from Australia

By lefutur | June 7th, 2009 at 2:05 pm

^^^ no politics here. thank you.

Posted from United States

By Armando | June 15th, 2009 at 1:31 am

Why doesnt Domenech play/call-up Henry and Trezegoal? Okay, so Trez didnt get much playing time this season for Juve, but i’m sure if given a chance he’ll still be a goalscoring machine. Play with a 4-1-4-1, like this:

————Frey
Sagna—Mexes–Boumsong–Clichy
———–Diarra
——Anelka—-Gourcuff
Benzema——————Henry
———Trezeguet

By Armando | June 15th, 2009 at 1:33 am

Or even if he doesnt call up Trez because of the lack of playing time, then put Benzema up front as the target man, move Anelka up to Benzema’s spot, and put Malouda in Anelka’s spot in attacking midfield with Gourcuff.

By Armando | June 15th, 2009 at 1:38 am

Actually, i forgot some players, so i take back that lineup, and use this instead, using a 4-2-3-1:

———–Frey
Sagna–Mexes–Abidal–Evra
——Diarra–Gourcuff
Malouda—Anelka—-Ribery
———-Benzema

There’s a much better lineup, but Trezeguet should at least be called up and used as a sub. Henry thankfully is at least called up which he deserves, and will fight for that starting spot with Malouda and Anelka.

By Joel Brown | June 19th, 2009 at 12:45 pm

dID fRANCE SACK THIER COAch? and who has replaced him?

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