Reborn Liverpool

Chapter 347 Finals

7月15日23时（俄罗斯当地时间18时），第21届世界杯决赛在莫斯科卢日尼基球场打响，法国4比2击败比利时，第2次夺得大力神杯。

In the first half, Griezmann took a free kick and Witsel scored the first own goal in World Cup history.Hazard equalized, but he was later awarded a handball in the box, which Griezmann scored.

In the second half, Pogba and Mbappe succeeded in long shots one after another.French captain Lloris gave a gift, Witsel chased 2 to 4.

This is the 900th match in World Cup history.France are the sixth team to reach at least three World Cup finals.

Belgium is the 13th team to reach the World Cup final, and the 10th European team among them.

The presidents of the two countries came to watch the match, and a brief closing ceremony was held before the game. The previous champion captain Lahm and supermodel Vodianova escorted the Hercules Cup into the stadium.

法国最终4比2胜出，成为世界杯史上首支头号中锋（吉鲁）没有1脚射正却能夺冠的球队，1986年世界杯淘汰赛扩为16队以来第3支4场淘汰赛均在90分钟内取胜的球队（此前两支是1986年阿根廷和2002年巴西）。

In the end, goalkeeper Lloris lifted the Hercules Cup on behalf of the French team.

Although this year's World Cup in Russia was one after another, the team that won the championship is still the super-strength French team.

After the defeat in the local European Cup two years ago, this French team has become more mature in terms of mentality and tactical system.

Although Deschamps has many top players in the world, he chose a relatively safe defensive counterattack strategy in this campaign.Knowing how to maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses is one of the key reasons for the French team's victory.

The Belgian team failed to carry the "dark horse" to the end. Although they were unlucky, they still showed their strength after all.

Luck is a luxury, and only the stronger side can take advantage of it and grasp it.

When the French team's counterattack can easily hit the opponent's 30-meter area, the so-called luck will gradually tilt towards them.

On the surface, the Belgian team has a higher ball possession rate, but in today's football field, the ball possession rate is just a number.

For example, when Belgium holds a large number of ball possessions, their finishing ability is inefficient. On the other hand, the French team has stabilized its defense as always. This is the strength of the two sides in different game situations.

[-]. The starting lineup and formation of both sides
France starters (4-2-3-1):
1 - Lori;

21-Lucas Hernandez, 5-Umtiti, 4-Varane, 2-Pavar;
6-Pogba, 13-Kanter;

14-Matuidi, 7-Griezmann, 10-Mbappé;
9 - Giroud.

Belgium starters (3-4-2-1):
1 - Courtois;

2- Aldereveld, 4- Kompany, 5- Vertonghen;

22- Shazli, 8- Fellaini, 6- Witsel, 19- Dembele;
7- De Bruyne, 10- Hazard;
9- Lukaku.

There were no surprises or reservations in the starting of the two teams. It can be said that they both played "bright cards" to fight.Regardless of whether the main players have minor injuries or major injuries, there is no reason to shrink back in the face of the World Cup finals.

Although many players of the Belgian team were absent in the training match, they all appeared in the starting list for this campaign.

This World Cup has taken a toll on the Belgian team, and the fatigue accumulated by the team was fully reflected in the second half of the World Cup final.

而法国队也依旧是4-3-3阵型，由于整体侧重于中后场防守，所以法国队的阵型经常切换为5-4-1：

When defending, Matuidi has to retreat deeply and maintain a parallel position with the defense line, in order to make the full back come out to protect the ribs.

And Mbappe and Griezmann also have to move in to help defend, and Giroud is in front as a single arrow.

[-]. Belgium has tried its best, but it still cannot contain the counterattack of the French team
As a well-deserved "dark horse" team, Belgium went from the first place in the group stage to the World Cup final, which is also a portrayal of strength greater than luck.

The real advantage of the Belgian team is the midfielder. Kompany leads the overall scheduling, De Bruyne's control of the rhythm, and Hazard's fine series of attacks. The three perform their duties and have a good understanding. There is a balance between offensive and defensive transitions.

Secondly, the frontcourt trident of the Belgian team, whether De Bruyne, Hazard or Lukaku, can act as a fulcrum, and they all have the footwork skills to support the ball.More importantly, these three players have a very good temperament in the game, as if they have endless physical strength.

Relatively balanced offense and defense and strong fighting spirit are the core competitiveness of the Belgian team. However, in the face of the French team, which is extremely efficient in advancing and counterattacking, the Belgian team has done everything they can, but they still cannot stop the opponent from moving forward until they hit the goal.

1. The accident-prone first half cannot be summarized by luck alone:

In the opening stage, both teams were testing each other.

As far as the French team is concerned, their posture is to shrink in their own half to organize the defense, and to make a quick counterattack through the mistakes of Belgium's pass and their own upper grabs.

On the surface, the Belgian team is in control of the situation, but the situation is very dangerous. If you are not careful, you will quickly lose the wind. This is the top match.

In the 18th minute of the game, Griezmann took the set kick on the right. Witsel accidentally scored an own goal while defending, and the French team led 1-0.

This is an accident for the Belgian team, but the reason is also a manifestation of France's strength.

First of all, we need to know that the French team did not have many offensive opportunities before this, but they basically hit one goal and can quickly attack the Belgian team's hinterland.

The second accident was that Lukaku blocked Matuidi's header with his hand while defending a corner kick. The referee decisively awarded a penalty kick through video playback technology.Griezmann took the penalty and once again helped the French team take the lead.

The first half of the game seemed to have frequent accidents for the Belgian team, but it showed that the situation of the Belgian team was not stable.

Secondly, in the opening stage, the French team intentionally lowered their possession of the ball. On the one hand, they saved energy to counterattack.

It is worth mentioning that Pogba, as the pivot of the French team's offensive and defensive transition, is in very good condition and can quickly guide the French team to launch a counterattack.

2. The trident suppressed the French defense and reaped dividends, but being tired of defending led to an imbalance in the formation:

The Belgian team's offense is not that complicated. Based on the fact that De Bruyne, Hazard and Lukaku all have excellent ability to respond and hold the ball, the three of them often change positions.

In terms of offense, the Belgian team mainly focuses on the gap between the four players of the French team's defense line. The French team poses a threat.

The Belgian team's equalizer goal in the first half is a concentrated expression of their physical advantage in set-piece attacks.

De Bruyne took the set kick, and the Belgian team ferryed the headers in the penalty area of ​​the French team. In the end, Hazard completed a high-quality shot.

But as the game time went on, the Belgian team obviously had a problem of physical exhaustion.

At the same time, the French team has strengthened the quality of the counterattack against the speed increase. Belgium can only concentrate more on defense, and has no intention of sorting out the offense in more detail.

Judging from the strength gap and physical condition of the two sides, the Belgian team must start the game and score first, otherwise it will become a "lamb to be slaughtered" in the late game, and this is indeed the case.

[-]. Avoid its spirit and attack its laziness - the French team's championship began with forbearance

1. Why did the powerful France choose to defend and counterattack?

Judging from the performance in the knockout round, the French team without exception chose the idea of ​​​​defensive counterattack, which is very different from their European Cup two years ago.

Why Did Deschamps make such an arrangement?

One is that the French team is not good at ball possession, and the players' foot skills are not better than those of the Germans and Spaniards. Secondly, the clubs where the players of the French team belong are not based on ball possession tactics.

The second is that the French team now has Mbappe, a top winger assaulter, who can quickly display his combat capabilities during counterattacks.

The third is the importance of defense in the competition-Germany's exit is precisely because they ignored the hardness of the midfield and the coordination ability of the defense and were too obsessed with pass control.

The French team is getting better and better in this year's World Cup in Russia, and they are getting more and more tacit understanding with each other. For example, when Lucas Hernandez presses on, Matuidi will unconsciously fill in.

For example, when Kanter assists in defending and protecting the wing, Pogba will also push out in the middle.

The defensive ability of the French team is seriously underestimated. You must know that in the previous two knockout games, the French team led Uruguay and Belgium and chose low defense to keep their advantage, and they all did it.

2. The French team defeated Croatia to win the championship, starting with forbearance:
In the European Cup final two years ago, the French team took advantage of the right time, place and people, but was still upset by Portugal to win the championship.

We can't say that the Portuguese team is stronger than the French team, not to mention the absence of Ronaldo is even more damaged.

One of the reasons for the loss was that the French team was too confident, which made them relax their vigilance.

In this World Cup final, facing the Belgian team whose promotion path was similar to that of Portugal, the French team chose to endure. They can lower their posture and defend patiently, which is the key.

If the French team still had reservations in the first half, then after the attack speeded up significantly in the second half, the Belgian team could not resist at all.

When Belgium turned from offense to defense, only 5 players returned in time, which was far from enough.In particular, Kompany's coverage is limited, and the French team's offense can easily be converted into a shot.

The turning point of the game was between 60 minutes and 70 minutes, which happened to be the stage when the French team concentrated their efforts.

Pogba and Mbappe scored successively to seal the victory, and the Belgian team had no power to fight back under the physical bottleneck.

In fact, the game has ended early since then.

Of course, Lowry's mistake was an episode, and it also shows the fighting spirit of the player Witsel.

As the strongest team on paper among the 32 teams, the French team is well-deserved to win the championship.

And Belgium is also a glorious defeat, they have made history.It's just that it's very difficult for this French team to really win. Will this be the first trophy for them to open up a dynasty?

(End of this chapter)