France’s Euro 2024 opener against Austria ended in a narrow 1-0 victory, but the win was overshadowed by a concerning injury to star forward Kylian Mbappé.
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The match, held in Düsseldorf, showcased Austria’s aggressive tactics, which nearly derailed the French side’s efforts.
France secured the lead when Austria’s Maximilian Wöber inadvertently scored an own goal under intense pressure from Mbappé.
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Despite this advantage, Austria’s physical play significantly limited France’s scoring opportunities. Mbappé was a constant threat, forcing Austrian keeper Patrick Pentz into a crucial save within the first ten minutes.
In the second half, Mbappé again came close to extending France’s lead, narrowly missing after weaving through several defenders.
The game took a worrying turn when Mbappé clashed heads with Austria’s Kevin Danso, resulting in a possible broken nose for the French forward.
Despite the injury, Kylian Mbappé managed to walk off the field unaided, providing some relief to his club, Real Madrid.
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