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This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« on: September 12, 2007, 03:14:56 PM »
France 0-1 Scotland

         

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Scotland secured an incredible Euro 2008 double over France courtesy of a James McFadden strike in Paris.

The French threw everything at the Scots in the Group B qualifier in the Parc des Princes but could not find a way past goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

Gordon denied the tireless Franck Ribery and Nicolas Anelka with two wonderful second-half saves.

McFadden stunned the hosts in 64 minutes when his 30-yard strike beat the despairing Mikael Landreau.

Scotland threw an iron curtain around Gordon's goal as Alex McLeish's side were content to concede possession and repel countless French attacks.

McLeish made four changes to the side which defeated Lithuania 3-1 at Hampden for Wednesday's crucial game against the Group B leaders.

Captain Barry Ferguson returns from suspension, with Kris Boyd dropping out and McFadden playing as the lone striker in a 4-5-1 formation.

Burnley defender Graham Alexander was preferred to Jay McEveley at left-back - and Celtic midfielder Paul Hartley replaced Gary Teale.

Tens of thousands of Tartan Army foot soldiers had made the journey to Paris to cheer on the side more in hope than expectation.

France looked menacing in the opening 10 minutes and Ribery's cross after a lung-bursting run down the right-hand side was cleared by central defender Stephen McManus.

The Scots were compact in midfield and the hosts were looking to attack down the flanks.

Flourent Malouda had the first shot on target after 16 minutes, but his strike from 25-yards failed to trouble Gordon.

Scotland were failing to keep possession and were camped in front of their 18-yard box with little sign of putting the French under pressure.

Malouda's drilled cross across goal after 20 minutes eluded Trezeguet and Ribery failed to convert at the back post.

France captain Patrick Vieira and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher were booked in quick succession as the pace of the game quickened.

The Manchester United midfielder was then substituted through injury and was replaced by Stephen Pearson.

France enjoyed the lion-share of possession but could not make their territorial superiority count.

The second half began with the same pattern - France enjoying midfield superiority, without breaking the deadlock.

Eric Abidal and Malouda were particularly wasteful in possession from the left-hand side.

Ribery almost gave the hosts the lead in 54 minutes when he neatly dummied Anelka's through pass and collected Trezeguet's flick.

The Bayern Munich winger saw his first effort brilliantly parried by Gordon and he blazed over the rebound.

Anelka was denied by Gordon a minute later, when the Bolton striker's high shot from inside the 18-yard-box brought a reflex save from the Scotland keeper.

McFadden stunned the French when he collected the ball 30 yards out and sent a rasping drive towards goal which Landreau could only help into the net.

The goal stung the French into further attacks, but the Scots' rearguard held firm.

Scotland held on to record a second win against the World Cup finalists, following the 1-0 victory at Hampden last October.



France: Landreau, Lassana Diarra, Thuram, Escude, Abidal (Benzema 77), Ribery, Vieira (Nasri 69), Makelele, Malouda, Trezeguet, Anelka.
Subs Not Used: Frey, Evra, Toulalan, Clerc, Mexes.

Booked: Vieira, Nasri.

Scotland: Gordon, Hutton, McManus, Weir, Alexander, McCulloch, Ferguson, Fletcher (Pearson 26), Brown, Hartley, McFadden (O'Connor 76).
Subs Not Used: McGregor, McEveley, Caldwell, Boyd, Maloney.

Booked: Fletcher, Hartley.

Goals: McFadden 64.

Att: 78,000

Ref: Konrad Plautz (Austria).
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Re: This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2007, 03:18:51 PM »
Props to Scotland ... you made it twice ... your defense was incredible , it reminds me Greece one in 2004 ... I hope we will both make Euro 2008 ...
 

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Re: This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2007, 03:21:37 PM »
Props for being a good "loser" even tho you had the better of it.

Scotland defended incredibly well.

Even tho the goal was inspirational I still think the keeper should have saved it.

I'm not complaining tho. :)
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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2007, 03:30:27 PM »
fucking portugal :-X
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2007, 03:31:23 PM »
yeah Landreau was surprised by the shot  but imo it's not a big mistake , at this level everything happens very fast ... I regret the lack of speed AND creativity in our passing game but that's the way it is ... now I think for us , wins against Feroe and Lithuania are guaranteed .. last game away in Ukraine won't be easy ... for you Scotland - Italy gonna be  :o
 

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Re: This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2007, 12:05:12 AM »
See you in Scotland in november. It will be a do or die match for both. Who wins goes to EURO 2008.
 

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Re: This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2007, 05:25:17 AM »
Well done to Scotland! hope they go through to Euro 2008.
 

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Re: This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2007, 06:37:05 AM »
See you in Scotland in november. It will be a do or die match for both. Who wins goes to EURO 2008.

I really wish you hadn't got yourselves all 3 points last night, you're still right in it. :(
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2007, 08:04:06 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2007, 06:38:16 PM »
Was gona make a thread but i cant put it in2 words how this result makes me feel. Tears were streaming down my face. lol TBH after this result i want 9 points from the remaining games.

IN the past we would beat France then go out and lose at fuckin Georgia, but i actually have some confidence in this team.


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Re: This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2007, 06:55:51 PM »
Hell yeah I would like 1 of the best teams to not qualify (Italy or France). I would also like Scotland to make it, because as a child (8 or 9 years old or so) I sometimes routed for them because I liked the flag. LOOL, brings back memories.
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Re: This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2007, 04:28:23 AM »
Fucking Rrrright ye cunts!!! Now get that Buckie doon yeeee!!!!
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Re: This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2007, 09:17:32 PM »
Fucking Rrrright ye cunts!!! Now get that Buckie doon yeeee!!!!

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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2007, 05:36:05 AM »
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Re: This deserves its own thread..... FRANCE 0 SCOTLAND 1
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2007, 07:47:50 AM »
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jea. scotland needs to go to euro 2008. with italy.