As half-time has made its way, these historic giants are tied 0-0 with hardly any chances created. The game has been a possession based game seeing that both teams have over 220 passes completed with both being over 90% successful. Portugal have made their way to the corner flag with 5 corners made but zero successful with the French being physically matched in the box.
The individual form of the players has the underdogs, Portugal, topping France with Portugese defense physically holding themsevles against Mbappe. Pepe, Dias and Palhinha have done that job well. Up top it has been difficult for Ronaldo as expected with practically having 7 French players in contension of taking possession away from him. However Leao has shown signs of making those runs behind the defense. If the physical battle continues to side with Portugal, football fans are in for a treat with thsoe two dueling it out against France.
The little mistakes have been the problem for France as they have allowed those 5 corners to come when it should be about 3 judging the circumstances of the corners. The midfield battle has been decent making the ball up to Mbappe and Muani has been a problem for Portugal. Out of the 224 passes for France 146 have been in Portugal's defensive third.
Keeping the ball moving forward and on the ground to the pacy attacks is key for France to top Portugal in the second half. Portugal need to continue the aerial duels to find themselves a goal and to clear any chance from a France 1-0 lead.
As the end of the break approaches, both sides are going to focus on finding a goal in the strengths of the first half and the support in their weaknesses. Continue watching this heavy-hitter now as the second half starts now.
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